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Franchise opportunities, United Arab Emirates

Our recipe. Your restaurant.

After more than 20 years of building a loyal following in Mauritius, Quicken's is ready for its first international market. We're partnering with a small number of experienced operators to open the brand across the UAE.

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At a glance

Territories
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates
Models
Single-unit franchise or multi-unit area development
Formats
Flagship, mall food court, drive-thru, delivery kitchen
Support
Dedicated launch team from signing through opening and beyond
Next step
Discovery call with our franchise development team
Architectural render of a Quicken’s restaurant front with red parasols, outdoor seating and a tiled red, blue and yellow interiorConcept design: the new Quicken's restaurant, render by Studio BOEM
Why the UAE

Hello, UAE

A fast-growing, international population, a strong tourism sector and a food scene that rewards flavour, value and authenticity: the three things Quicken's has delivered in Mauritius for more than 20 years.

The Dubai skyline and Burj Khalifa at dusk, seen across the water
DubaiPhoto: Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A traditional dhow on the beach at the Abu Dhabi Corniche, with the city skyline behind
Abu DhabiPhoto: giggel, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Why Quicken's

A proven kitchen, ready to travel

Four things every partner gets, whichever format or emirate you choose.

Return on investment

A focused menu and a kitchen designed for speed keep labour, waste and fit-out costs under control.

  • Transparent unit economics
  • Benchmarks from our own restaurants
  • Area development incentives

Training

The Quicken's Academy takes you, your managers and your crew from first shift to fully certified.

  • Owner and manager programme
  • Crew certification
  • Refresher modules every year

Support from day one

A named franchise business partner from the day you sign, and a launch team on the floor when you open.

  • Dedicated business partner
  • On-site opening team
  • Regular operations reviews

Technical expertise

Kitchen design, equipment, systems and supply chain, specified by the people who run our kitchens.

  • Kitchen and site design
  • POS and delivery integration
  • Approved supplier network
Return on investment

Model your returns

Move the sliders to test your own assumptions. The defaults are illustrative, not a forecast. Your franchise pack includes detailed benchmarks.

Sales
AED 45
280
Running costs
32%
9%
AED 50,000
AED 75,000
10%
Investment
AED 1,600,000
Estimated payback
27months

Operating margin 16%, about 45% annual return on investment

Monthly revenue
AED 378,000
Food and packaging
AED 120,960
Royalty and marketing fund
AED 34,020
Rent, staff and other costs
AED 162,800
Monthly operating profit
AED 60,220
Get the full financials

Illustrative only and not a guarantee of earnings. Actual results depend on site, format, market and operator.

Architectural render of a Quicken’s interior with red bench seating, pendant lamps and a red, blue and yellow tiled wallConcept design, render by Studio BOEM
Training

The Quicken's Academy

Before your doors open, you and your team learn the Quicken's way in our own restaurants, then we come to yours to train your crew side by side.

  • OwnersBrand standards, P&L management, hiring and leadership
  • ManagersShift management, ordering, quality checks and food safety
  • CrewMarinating, coating, frying, assembly, halal handling and service, with certification
  • OngoingNew menu launches, annual refreshers and an online learning hub

Programme length and locations will be confirmed in the franchise pack.

Ongoing support

With you from day one

Your business partner is assigned the day you sign, not the day you open.

Before you open

Plan and build

  • Market and site selection support
  • Lease review and layout approval
  • Fit-out and equipment project management
  • Recruitment plan and Academy training
  • Supplier onboarding
Opening weeks

Launch together

  • Our launch team on-site in your restaurant
  • Soft opening and crew coaching
  • Grand opening marketing campaign
  • Delivery platform go-live
  • Daily check-ins with your business partner
Every day after

Grow and improve

  • Regular field visits and operations audits
  • Performance dashboards and benchmarking
  • Brand marketing and seasonal campaigns
  • Menu innovation and limited-time offers
  • Group purchasing to protect margins
Technical expertise

Built by people who run kitchens

Everything that makes a Quicken's kitchen fast and consistent, specified and handed over to you.

Kitchen and site design

Layouts for every format, designed around the fastest path from fryer to counter.

Equipment specification

Approved fryers, holding and ventilation, with oil management and maintenance schedules.

POS, kiosks and delivery

Point of sale, self-order kiosks and integration with the major UAE delivery platforms.

Supply chain

An approved, halal-certified supplier network in the UAE, with our recipes and spice blends protected end to end.

Quality and food safety

HACCP-based procedures, recipe controls and regular audits against brand standards.

Data and reporting

Sales, speed-of-service and food cost dashboards, benchmarked against the network.

Architectural render of a Quicken’s dining room with red and blue seating, timber slats and menu screens above the counterConcept design, render by Studio BOEM
Formats

One brand, four formats

Pick the format that suits your site and your market. Many partners combine two or more across a territory.

  • FlagshipStreet-front or standalone, dine-in and takeaway, around 150 to 250 sqm
  • Food courtHigh-footfall mall units with a compact kitchen, around 60 to 100 sqm
  • Drive-thruRoadside sites with a dual-lane option for peak hours
  • Delivery kitchenDelivery and pickup only, the lowest entry cost

Sizes are indicative and depend on site.

Path to opening

From first call to first customer

A typical timeline for a single restaurant. Area developers follow the same path for each opening.

  1. 1Weeks 1 to 2

    Discovery call

    Get to know each other, the brand and the opportunity.

  2. 2Weeks 3 to 6

    Application and review

    Share your experience and financials. Meet the leadership team.

  3. 3Weeks 7 to 10

    Agreement

    Sign the franchise or development agreement and agree your territory.

  4. 4Months 3 to 5

    Site and design

    We support site approval, licensing and your kitchen layout.

  5. 5Months 5 to 7

    Build and train

    Fit-out runs while your team completes the Academy.

  6. 6Opening day

    Grand opening

    Our launch team is on-site with you for the first weeks.

Your support team

The people behind your opening

Every partner gets a named contact in each of these teams.

Franchise business partner

Your main contact, from signing onwards.

Academy trainers

Train your managers and crew, before and after opening.

Technical and projects

Kitchen design, equipment and fit-out.

Marketing and growth

Launch campaigns, local marketing and delivery.

Who we're looking for

The right partner

  • Experience running food and beverage or retail businesses
  • Capital to fund the initial investment and working capital
  • Based in the UAE, with local market knowledge
  • Ambition to grow to multiple restaurants
  • Hands-on involvement, especially in the first year
  • A commitment to our standards and our guests
FAQ

Good questions

The ones we hear most. Anything else, ask us on a discovery call.

How much do I need to invest?

It depends on format and site. A delivery kitchen needs the least capital and a drive-thru the most. The franchise pack sets out the full range, including franchise fee, fit-out, equipment and working capital.

Do you offer single units or whole territories?

Both. You can open a single restaurant, or sign an area development agreement to open several over an agreed schedule within a territory.

What ongoing fees are there?

An ongoing royalty and a contribution to the brand marketing fund, both based on sales. Exact rates are in the franchise pack and the agreement.

Is the menu adapted for the UAE?

Our core recipes and spice blends stay the same, and all our chicken is halal, as it is in Mauritius. We'll develop local favourites and limited-time offers with you, and source through approved, halal-certified UAE suppliers.

Do I need restaurant experience?

Food and beverage or multi-site retail experience is strongly preferred. If you're an investor, you'll need an experienced operations lead on your team.

How long until I open?

Typically six to nine months from signing, depending on site availability, approvals and fit-out.

Start the conversation

Request the franchise pack

Tell us about yourself and your plans. Our franchise development team will send the pack and arrange a discovery call.

UAE office
5212, Fashionz by Danube, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Head office
168 Royal Road, Beau Bassin, Mauritius

Figures, timelines, formats and terms on this page are illustrative and will be confirmed in the franchise disclosure documents.

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