Five Akhis

About Five Akhis

Five Akhis is a halal gourmet and smashed burger brand established in Milton Keynes by four friends: Ravi Parmar, Abul Housan, Jubir Hussain and Mohammed Hussain. Its name reflects the Arabic word akhi, meaning brother. The business focuses on freshly prepared burgers, including 28-day-aged Angus beef, alongside chicken wings and other fast-casual favourites.

After launching with two Milton Keynes sites, the brand began expanding through franchising. Fireaway founder Mario Aleppo acquired a minority stake in 2023, supporting ambitions for national growth. Five Akhis subsequently opened across England, with its Leicester launch reported as the twentieth branch in October 2026. Franchisees can choose a compact express outlet, focused on takeaway and delivery, or a larger dine-in restaurant. Support covers design and build, equipment, staff training, operating guidance and opening assistance.

Why franchise with Five Akhis

• ✓Join a growing British halal burger franchise with an established presence across England.
• ✓Choose an express takeaway model or a larger restaurant to match your trading location.
• ✓Serve 28-day-aged Angus beef burgers and a range of chicken wings and fast-casual dishes.
• ✓Receive store design, build, equipment and operational guidance within the franchise package.
• ✓Access staff training, a customer service training day and five days of head chef support.
• ✓Build on a franchise model backed by the experience of established quick-service operators.

Investment breakdown

Minimum investment	£175,000
Maximum investment	£200,000
Franchise fee	£9,999
Management service fee	On request
Marketing contribution	On request
Agreement term	On request

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

Five Akhis offers two formats. Express outlets typically provide 10-15 seats and prioritise takeaway, collection and delivery, with a streamlined menu designed for speed. Larger restaurants accommodate approximately 15-30 diners and provide a more extensive dine-in experience. Sites need appropriate kitchen, storage, service and customer facilities. 

Training and support

The franchise package includes staff training, an operations guide and a dedicated customer service training day. Franchisees also receive five days of on-site support from a head chef to help establish food preparation and service standards. Assistance extends to equipment, store design and construction, with guidance on brand values, marketing, sales and daily operations. 

Operational requirements

Five Akhis franchisees manage burger preparation, customer service, food hygiene, stock control, staffing and financial performance. Express outlets focus on efficient takeaway and delivery service, while larger restaurants offer a fuller dine-in experience. Operators must follow the brand’s recipes, quality standards and operating procedures, maintain suitable equipment and coordinate local marketing. Consistent handling of halal ingredients and clear customer communication are important.

Experience required

Five Akhis welcomes committed entrepreneurs and operators able to manage a busy quick-service food business. Applicants should demonstrate leadership, financial discipline, customer service skills and the ability to recruit and supervise staff. Previous hospitality experience may be beneficial, but a mandatory requirement is not stated in the supplied information. Candidates should budget approximately £175,000 plus VAT for an express outlet or £200,000 plus VAT for a restaurant.