Favorite Chicken
Founded in 1986, Favorite Chicken is a family-owned British quick-service franchise serving fried chicken, burgers and ribs, with more than 90 locations across the UK and overseas.
About Favorite Chicken
Favorite Chicken is a British quick-service restaurant franchise established in 1986 and owned by the Woodley family since 2006. Directed by Keith and Simon Woodley, the brand serves fried chicken, burgers, ribs and meal deals through neighbourhood takeaway shops and high-street outlets. Its focus is on consistent food quality, accessible pricing and straightforward store operations.
The network operates as Favorite Chicken and Favorite Chicken & Ribs, with more than 90 locations across the UK and overseas reported by the franchisor. Franchise partners receive practical training in existing restaurants, on-site opening support and ongoing guidance from field specialists. The company also provides site selection, store design, supply-chain systems and promotional materials. Favorite is a full member of the British Franchise Association and welcomes individual operators and corporate partners interested in developing one or more stores.
Why franchise with Favorite Chicken
- Join a family-owned British chicken franchise with four decades of quick-service experience.
- Receive practical training in an established restaurant and further support before opening.
- Access site selection, store design and fit-out guidance from experienced franchise teams.
- Benefit from a nationwide supply chain, approved technology and regular promotional activity.
- Pay a fixed monthly service fee rather than a percentage-based royalty on store sales.
- Explore additional stores once the first location demonstrates strong management and results.
Investment breakdown
| Minimum investment | £160,000 |
|---|---|
| Maximum investment | £250,000 |
| Management service fee | On request |
| Marketing contribution | On request |
| Agreement term | 10 years |
What's expected of a franchisee
Property requirements
Favorite Chicken operates from neighbourhood takeaways, high-street shops with seating and approved shop-in-shop locations. Suitable premises require space for commercial frying equipment, food preparation, chilled and dry storage, customer ordering and collection. The franchisor assists with site selection, layout, design and development.
Training and support
Favorite provides full practical training in an established trading store, followed by on-site training before the new outlet opens. A dedicated area manager and field specialists guide franchisees through shop fit-out, launch and subsequent operations. Head office teams provide assistance with products, services, marketing and approved systems. Ongoing support covers store standards and business development, although the initial training duration is not published.
Operational requirements
Favorite Chicken franchisees manage daily food preparation, customer service, staffing, stock ordering, hygiene and financial controls. Stores follow approved recipes, food safety procedures and brand standards, using established supply arrangements and ordering technology. Operators are expected to undertake local advertising and promotional activity. The franchise agreement specifies a fixed monthly service fee that increases in small annual increments rather than a sales-based royalty.
Experience required
Favorite seeks hardworking, enthusiastic and team-focused individuals or corporate partners committed to food quality and customer service. Applicants should supervise staff, control costs and follow established operating procedures. Prior restaurant experience is not explicitly required, as full training is provided. Franchisees are expected to hold at least 30% of the estimated capital cost in liquid funds and may seek approval for further sites after proving their capability.
Territory availability
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