Hotville

About Hotville

Midlands Nashville hot chicken concept Hotville was founded in 2021 by two sets of brothers - Usman and Umair Ganny and Mohamed and Naushadali Rajani - and has grown to five stores across Leicester, Birmingham and Nottingham. In October 2025, Hotville said it had launched a franchise programme and targeted 100-plus locations in key locations across the UK.

“Hotville was the first Nashville halal concept that specialised in Nashville style chicken in the UK,” Usman Ganny told whichfranchise. “It is our aim to develop Hotville nationally and internationally by creating a fun, friendly service with great tasting fresh flavours to bring people together from all cultures, ages and backgrounds. Hotville is poised for significant expansion, with plans to open new stores across the Midlands and beyond. We are focusing on key locations throughout the UK, including major cities, towns, shopping centres, food courts, street food vendors, airports and train stations. Our ambition is to drive the brand’s growth without limitations, with the goal of reaching 100-plus locations across the UK.”

In February 2026, Rajani said will open six stores this year. The first will be a second Birmingham location, followed by Sheffield and Cardiff - with further stores set to open in Liverpool, Luton and Uxbridge in west London as the business expands beyond its Midlands base.

Although Rajani said there is the potential for further equity openings, Hotville’s expansion will be franchise-led, with its first franchise store, in Nottingham, 16 months in and doing “really well”. He added: “That franchisee has signalled he wants to do a few more, and we’re in discussions with a potential multi-site franchisee.” The Uxbridge site opened in May 2026 for the brand’s debut in the capital.

Why franchise with Hotville

• ✓The company has partnered with whichfranchise to seek single and multi-unit partners for packages, which range from £80,000 to £300,000 in start-up costs depending on model. These are kiosk/food truck, small takeaway/food court, small restaurant/takeaway and XL dine in. Total investment required is £150,000-£250,000, with a £15,000 +VAT franchisee fee. Average site size is 1,000-1,800 square feet.
• ✓Franchisees get full training and onboarding, site selection and fit-out support, a proven menu and supplier network, marketing and support launch and ongoing operational guidance. A Hotville franchise offers flexible formats (high street takeaway, shopping centre, high footfall inner city locations, retail parks and in close proximity to student accommodation) and multiple revenue streams (eat in/takeaway, delivery platforms, late night trading and catering).
• ✓Ganny said: “Hotville is an exciting brand which has shown great growth over the last couple of years, the first of its type, disrupting the growing halal fried chicken market. It is our vision to develop this brand into a national chain which has been built on great values, teamwork, support and respect for one another. We have a strategic plan to expand and a team ready to assist with store location, design, shopfitting and staff training. Our franchise model offers a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to be part of a rapidly growing brand with a proven track record of success.
• ✓A key factor in Hotville’s growth has been the establishment of strong partnerships with third-party delivery platform providers. We work closely with these partners to optimise sales and build a loyal customer base. We support all our franchisees in selecting the ideal location, recognising that site selection is a critical factor for any business. Once a site has been secured, our in-house team of experienced designers will assist in developing a customised floor plan and schematics tailored to your site.”
• ✓Kiosk/food trucks are 50 sq ft or less with no seats and a total project cost of £80,000-£120,000. Small takeaway/food courts are 500 sq ft or less with no seating and a total project cost of £80,000- £120,000. Small restaurants/takeaways are 1,000-1,500 sq ft with seating for 30-80 and a total project cost of £150,000- £200,000. XL dine in is 1,500-plus sq ft with seating for 60-100 and a total project cost of £150,000- £300,000.