Drip Chicken

About Drip Chicken

Drip Chicken was founded in 2025 by Mohammed Suleman, who also co-founded the better burger brand Boo with his sister, Zainab, in 2017. The business specialises in Nashville-style hot chicken, offering a focused menu with five heat levels: country, mild, medium, hot and extra hot.

The concept expanded quickly after launch, opening seven restaurants across England during 2025. Its official website lists locations in Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Birmingham, Batley, Huddersfield and Preston. A Manchester delivery kitchen has also been reported.

Drip Chicken’s franchise proposition centres on compact premises, simplified operations and support from a management team experienced in developing food brands. Franchisees are offered initial training, site selection assistance, launch support, marketing, product development and regular operational reviews. The business also operates an in-house supply chain.

Why franchise with Drip Chicken

• ✓Join a Nashville-style hot chicken brand founded by an experienced UK restaurant operator.
• ✓Offer a focused menu with five heat levels, helping customers choose their preferred spice.
• ✓Open a compact quick-service outlet with a proposed footprint of approximately 500-700 sq ft.
• ✓Access an in-house supply chain, marketing assistance and continued product development.
• ✓Receive classroom and on-the-job training, plus support with site selection and store launches.
• ✓Benefit from monthly performance reviews and site visits by the senior management team.

Investment breakdown

Minimum investment	£65,000
Franchise fee	£15,000
Management service fee	On request
Marketing contribution	On request
Agreement term	On request

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

Drip Chicken promotes compact quick-service premises measuring approximately 500-700 sq ft. Its format is designed around a focused Nashville-style hot chicken menu, with takeaway and delivery sales forming an important part of the model. The franchisor offers assistance with site selection and grand openings, while its quoted £50,000 starting package covers equipment, setup and build. Specific requirements for extraction, utilities, frontage, seating and planning are not disclosed.

Training and support

Drip Chicken offers an initial training programme combining classroom learning with practical, on-the-job instruction. Franchisees also receive assistance with marketing, advertising, sales management and cost control. The franchisor provides site selection guidance, support with grand openings and access to its in-house supply chain and product development. After launch, senior management conducts monthly reviews and site visits. Training duration is not specified.

Operational requirements

Franchisees operate a Nashville-style hot chicken business using a focused menu with five heat levels. Daily responsibilities include food preparation, staffing, stock control, hygiene, customer service and managing takeaway and delivery orders. The supplied operating model targets food costs of 30% and labour costs of 22-25%, with a 60/40 direct-sales-to-delivery mix. These are indicative metrics rather than guaranteed results. Standard opening hours are not disclosed.

Experience required

Drip Chicken has not published mandatory previous hospitality or franchise experience requirements. Prospective operators should be capable of managing a busy quick-service restaurant, recruiting and supervising staff, controlling food and labour costs, and maintaining consistent service standards. The brand provides classroom and practical training, alongside ongoing operational reviews. Applicants should confirm their available capital, as the £65,000 indicative starting cost may exclude further expenses.