Is it profitable to open a fast-food restaurant?

Opening your own restaurant can be profitable, but this depends on many factors such as brand, location, effective management, quality of products and services, and local market demand. Well-established brands with a strong market presence and a good reputation generally have a better chance of success. It is important to carry out thorough market research and financial analysis to assess the potential for profitability before committing to a fast food franchise.

How does a franchised fast food restaurant chain work?

A fast food franchise operates on a business model where a franchisor grants a franchisee the right to use its brand, products, recipes and operational processes for an initial fee and ongoing royalties. The franchise network provides ongoing support to the franchisee, including training, marketing, supply chain management and so on. In return, the franchisee operates a fast-food outlet according to the standards, know-how and guidelines set by the franchisor. This collaboration allows the franchisee to benefit from the brand awareness and expertise of the franchisor while running their own business.

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Fast food

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Fast food

LEONIDAS
The Belgians' favorite chocolate
Food
43 locations
test: £20 000
SALAD&CO
Custom salad concept
Fast food
13 locations
test: £150 000
Kokoko Rotisserie
Rotisserie network
Restaurant
5 locations
test: £35 000
Le Pain Quotidien
bakery
Bakery - Pastry
12 locations
test: £120 000
Heiko Poké Bowl
Fresh poke bowls
Restaurant
20 locations
test: £70 000
CHIKIN BANG
Immersive Korean street food
Fast food
7 locations
test: £100 000
Crispy Soul
Waffle & Burger Specialist
Restaurant
5 locations
test: £40 000
GREEN SUR MESURE
Healthy foodcourt
Salad bar
18 locations
test: £80 000
Popotes
Made-to-measure café-cantine
Restaurant
11 locations
test: £70 000

Opening a fast food franchise

The fast food market is gaining ground in France. With 8,081 franchised outlets in France, it will represent sales of 8.91 billion by 2023. This is a fast-growing sector at a time when consumers are still looking to treat themselves. Kebab, burger, taco, hot dog, Asian… Discover all the opportunities offered by our fast food franchises.

Why choose one of our franchises??

Offbeat, innovative, a leader or even responsible, each of our partner brands has been selected for the quality of its support, the success of its concept and the values of its network head. Each of our franchises has that little extra something in its DNA that will make all the difference. There's bound to be a franchise for you on L'Express Franchise.

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12.3 billion turnover

generated by fast food franchisees in 2023

With 0.5% more sales generated by fast-food franchisees in 2023 than in 2022, the sector is buoyant, a source of sales and profitability.

+ 1.7%

of franchised outlets by 2022

The fast food sector continues to grow, offering numerous opportunities in more than 137 networks. Among them, discover the best fast food franchises selected by L'Express Franchise!