Mr. Cod

fast-food restaurants / take-away

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Description of franchise system

Fish and Chicken - a winning combination

Mr Cod is a fast food and take-away restaurant for tasty chicken and delicious fish meals. Our brand is well established in the UK since nearly thirty years now, and our company has experienced continuous growth over the past years. Today we are the leading fish and chicken fast food brand.

We're proud to bring British quality to fast food lovers all over the planet. Our equipment and systems are as effective as any huge US fast food chain, but with a special British touch. We believe that our products are much more tastier and superior in quality to the products of our competition -  and our customers keep telling us that this is true.

Our special, premium cooking equipment enables our cooks to exactly control the temperature and helps us serving perfect food. Our menu includes fantastic meals for every taste. At Mr Cod, we serve:

  • our famous Mr Cod Chicken
  • best selling crispy fish
  • sausages
  • coleslaw
  • fish cakes
  • bbq ribs
  • beans
  • desserts
  • peashot and cold drinks

Our freshly cooked meals attract families and singles, children, and even the older generation. Many customers have been ordering their Fish and Chips at Mr Cob for decades!

Franchise concept

An Offer You Can't Refuse

For the future expansion of our brand, we decided to focus completely on our franchise network. We currently have different franchise territories available for sale, in the UK and internationally. To our franchisees, we provide a tried and tested business concept and the security and resources of a well established brand. Our franchise package includes:

  • property selection advice
  • store design support
  • supply of equipment
  • menu planning
  • pricing
  • ongoing business support
  • distribution
  • uniforms
  • retail systems
  • initial training
  • promotions
  • advertising

Our franchise training includes both in class courses on business management and hands-on training at existing Mr Cod units. Our franchise agreement will provide you with legal protection and doesn't use any complicated legal jargon. We want you to feel comfortable with your decision for Mr Cod.

Now, before you take a minute to lay back and think about our opportunity, let us tell you one secret: The turnover of our franchisees is high above the average in the industry.

Franchise partner profile

Are you a Mr Cod?

If you are interested in your own, hands-on business with a proven formula, and then you should consider a Mr Cod franchise business. We are always seeking owner-operators or investors to open a Mr Cod franchise business in their area.

A background in the restaurant industry is not necessary, but of course, it might help a lot. Please contact us if you are enthusiastic and motivated enough to make your Mr Cod store a success.

Facts

Standard information

Country of originUnited Kingdom
Company foundation (nat / worldwide)1979 / 1980
First franchising (nat / worldwide)2001 / 1985
Country of dataUnited Kingdom
Total investment (nat)75.000 GBP
Initial entry fee5.000 GBP
Royalty
Mr Cod charges an ongoing royalty payable monthly. The royalty is a fixed fee, not a percentage, agreed between franchisor and franchisee for the term of the licensing agreement, and is dependant on shop size and location.
Advertising fee
Franchisees are encouraged to spend up to 4% of their turnover on promotional and advertising activities within their territory in order to help their business succeed.
Type of contract
Franchise-System
Licence
Cooperatives
Others
Renewal fee
Space needs93 m2
Potential inhabitants50000
Master licenses available
Priority development
• Far East
Minimum turnover
Pilot unit in the country of data
Internal purchase
Mark-up of goods

Financial support

Capital spending plan
Sales and cost plan
Liquidity plan
Financial concept
Bank contact
Application for public funding
Financial negotiations
Date of payment / by instalments
Consignment stock
In-house leasing / mediation
In-house financing / mediation
Participation / Joint-venture

Training activities

Initial training
Additional training
Seminars / Workshops
Interchange of know-how meetings
Traineeship in unit
On-site visits
Consultation by telephone
Newsletters

Training content

Marketing / Sales
Organisation / Administration
Sales techniques
Product knowledge
Accounting / Financial
Computer software
Personnel matters
Management
Technical matters
Quality control

Management support

Site selection
Site assessment
Setup planning
Detailed systems manual
Local market studies / Local statistics
Marketing concepts / proposals
Nationwide marketing measures
Acquisition of key accounts
Merchandise information system
Intranet / Computer network
Organisation / Administration
Central / joint purchasing
Accounting
Controlling / Interplant comparison
Personnel advice
Franchise advisory council
Protected area
ISO certification

Ideal franchisee profile

25-30 years
30-35 years
35-40 years
40-45 years
45-50 years
50-55 years
Male
Female
Couple
No special prior knowledge
Specialist knowledge
Knowledge of branch
Management experience
Prior commercial knowledge
Sales talent
Technical skills
Team spirit
Entrepreneurial spirit
Craftsmanship skills
Outgoing personality
Organisational skills
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