Freddy’s Chicken & Pizza

About Freddy’s Chicken & Pizza

Freddy’s Chicken & Pizza began in Blackburn in 2006 and has developed a UK quick-service network built around fried chicken, spicy wings, grilled peri peri chicken and pizzas. Its offer combines takeaway, collection and delivery with an emphasis on consistent recipes, fresh ingredients and convenient meals. The brand’s current website states that it has 35 UK branches, while its franchise page also mentions 40 franchisees; neither figure is accompanied by a dated outlet-by-outlet audit.

Franchisees are supported through site selection, store design, construction guidance, training, staffing preparation and launch marketing. The business also promotes group purchasing, operational systems and ongoing assistance. It has stated ambitions to expand further in the UK, Europe and the Middle East, although international trading outlets have not been verified.

Why franchise with Freddy’s Chicken & Pizza

• ✓Join a UK fried chicken and pizza brand established in Blackburn with a growing franchise network.
• ✓Offer a varied menu of fried chicken, spicy wings, grilled peri peri chicken and freshly made pizzas.
• ✓Access help with site selection, store design and construction to prepare a new restaurant.
• ✓Receive initial training covering food preparation, customer service, staffing and operations.
• ✓Benefit from purchasing arrangements, established procedures and ongoing business guidance.
• ✓Secure a defined trading area with protection from another Freddy’s franchise in that territory.

Investment breakdown

Minimum investment	£11,994
Management service fee	On request
Marketing contribution	On request
Agreement term	On request

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

Freddy’s seeks accessible commercial premises suitable for a quick-service chicken and pizza operation. A site must accommodate food preparation, frying and grilling equipment, pizza production, refrigeration, storage and customer collection, with delivery dispatch and seating where appropriate. The franchise team helps identify locations and provides design guidelines and construction support. 

Training and support

Franchisees receive support with site selection, shop design, build-out and preparations for opening. Initial training covers operating procedures, menu preparation, customer service and staffing. The franchisor also describes help with marketing campaigns, promotional activity, purchasing arrangements and ongoing business guidance. Operating manuals and systems are intended to maintain consistent standards. 

Operational requirements

Operators manage fried chicken, pizza and grilled chicken preparation, food hygiene, allergen controls, staffing, stock, customer orders and delivery or collection service. They must maintain approved recipes, equipment, cleaning standards and customer service while controlling costs and monitoring sales. Franchisees follow brand procedures, manage local promotions and prepare for busy trading periods. Premises and extraction requirements depend on the chosen site.

Experience required

Freddy’s seeks committed franchise partners who can manage a customer-facing food business, lead staff and follow established operating systems. Applicants should be prepared for hands-on work, customer service, local marketing and financial oversight. The franchisor refers to financial and operational qualification criteria but does not publish a fixed experience requirement. Candidates should obtain full start-up cost and funding details before committing.

Territory availability