Where’s the smart money going in F&B?

If you’re exploring restaurant franchise opportunities, you’ve probably been looking at a few different options. I am guessing you’ve at least considered some of the big names at some point – McDonalds, Subway, etc – am I right?

It makes sense. Those are brands everyone knows, and they can seem like a pretty safe bet, but do the numbers really add up? It’s easy to be impressed by the sheer scale of these franchises, but they can come with a pretty big price tag, and you could be waiting a long time to see any serious return on your investment.

Let’s take a closer look…

• McDonald’s: £1.5M-£2.2M startup, with a typical ROI in 10-12 years.
• Subway: £180K-£225K startup, but saturated markets and net profits in the £25K-£45K range.
• Domino’s: £280K-£500K to start, and you’re often facing stiff regional competition.
• Five Guys: £400K-£750K just to open the doors, plus high spec requirements driving up overheads.

Ouch!

Now compare that to the Just Pizza & Pasta franchise:

• Startup cost around £180,000
• Estimated net profit of £80,000-£130,000/year
• ROI typically within 18–24 months
• Authentic Italian concept with flexible formats and strong unit economics
• Select territories still available with exclusive area rights

Those numbers paint a pretty clear picture:

Just Pizza & Pasta is the smarter alternative for anyone looking to invest in their own restaurant.

So, why is it such a good deal?

I’ve worked with a lot of F&B brands over the years, and there’s two things that really set the Just Pizza & Pasta franchise apart, not just in terms of the financials, but in terms of being a great business opportunity.

The big thing is just how efficient their business model is. They’ve streamlined operations, kept the staffing model lean, and focused on quality food sourcing with great margins. Their menu isn’t jam-packed with dozens of options no-one ever chooses. It just focuses on what works, and what sells!

The result is a modern, agile business which can offer you low overheads and low start-up costs. You don’t need to be a genius to see what that means: better profits!

The second thing is the systems they have in place for supporting their franchisees, which you will have learned about in my last email. Anyone joining this franchise will be a partner in every sense of the word, not just another cog in vast global empire. No strict contracts, no overbearing corporate overlords – just real support, efficient systems, and the kind of brand people love to come back to.

So, if you’re serious about starting a great restaurant business without tying up £1million+ and waiting 10 years to make your money back, it’s time we had a chat!

I look forward to hearing from you.