Scooperb

About Scooperb

Ice cream/dessert lounge concept founded in 2017 in Rayners Lane, Middlesex, by Deepali Prabhu, the owner of nine Cake Box franchises in the UK. A second restaurant opened in early 2020, in nearby Alperton, before covid “gave us a lot of time to think about where we would like to see our business in the next three to five years”, according to Prabhu. Scooperb’s franchise model was launched in 2022 followed by a third location, in Hounslow, in west London. A first franchisee opening and first outside the capital followed in July 2022, in Basingstoke, while a fifth site opened, in Watford, in October 2022. It now has 11 sites - having expanded as far as Southampton, Basingstoke and Hatfield - offering ice creams, milkshakes, waffles, crepes, sorbets, sundaes, brownies and falooda - all with “a taste of India in every bite” through spice forward flavours (such as lychee, sitaphal and chickoo) and creamy textures. In December 2024, Scooperb partnered with franchise consultant Nil Naik, former franchise director for brands including Chaiiwala, Doner Shack, Coffee Republic and Hero Brands, and unveiled plans for 100-plus UK sites plus international expansion. “With 11 thriving locations across the UK, Scooperb is setting its sights on exponential growth, aiming for 100-plus stores domestically and ambitious expansion into international markets, including the GCC, African subcontinents, Canada and the USA,” Naik said. “What makes Scooperb a standout opportunity? Low build costs starting from just £100,000-£150,000, including equipment; extremely favourable terms for franchisees; low labour and royalty costs, ensuring higher profitability; and a proven, scalable model with wide appeal. We’re looking to partner with multi-unit franchise operators to establish Scooperb’s presence in East London, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds, Bradford, Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh.”

Why franchise with Scooperb

• ✓Minimum investment is £50,000 and total investment £105,000, with franchise fees £15,000, and funding support is available. Ongoing recruitment, training and HR support is provided, along with IT software and support, equipment sourcing and refit support, while franchisees benefit from strong branding and use of graphics. The company will work with you to find the best destination and offers carefully planned menus with strong margins, as well as low set-up costs with quick returns on investment. The company said: “Scooperb is an aspirational brand, beautifully and innovatively designed and inspired by the flavours and aromatic spices of South Asia. We have nationwide and international franchise opportunities available right now. A Scooperb franchise gives you access to a proven business model. In addition to desserts made on the premises, Scooperb provide speciality coffees and other delicacies. We are now offering new franchise opportunities across the UK to entrepreneurs who are seeking a scoop of our success! We are inspired by the traditions, culture, and heritage that India brings, and we show that through our products, hospitality and design. We are now looking to extend our success to hungry entrepreneurs.”

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