A packed Unit dining room at Valley Centertainment, Sheffield
✦ Now taking franchise enquiries

Bring Unit to your city

A fast-casual brand transforming the comfort food experience. American comfort food, street-art diners and a brand people queue for, with full support from the team that built it in Sheffield.

bfa Emerging MemberEmerging Member of the
British Franchise Association

Set up for success

Since 2016, Unit has grown from one independent diner into a Sheffield favourite with a following far beyond the city.

1,500+Google reviews at Headford Street, rated 4.6. Centertainment is rated 4.7.
Travellers' ChoiceTripadvisor award, rated 4.5 from 250+ reviews.
10/10From Danny Malin of Rate My Takeaway. Anthony Joshua called it "sensational flavours".
2016Founded in Sheffield. Now two diners, a product range and a following far beyond the city.

More than a burger joint

A recognisable brand with its own characters, house sauces and merch, a menu built for short-form video, and multiple ways to make money from every site.

  • ✦ Dine in
  • ✦ Takeaway & collection
  • ✦ Home delivery
  • ✦ Business catering
  • ✦ Sauces & merch
  • ✦ Food truck
The blue Unit shopfront on Headford Street The BURGER sign and open kitchen at Unit Valley Centertainment

Investment options

Three formats to suit different sites and budgets.

Flagship

XL Unit

Size
3,000 sq ft
Covers
Up to 110
Ideal for
Leisure parks and retail destinations
Investment
From £300,000+*
Enquire
High street

Large Unit

Size
2,000 sq ft
Covers
60 to 80
Ideal for
City centres and student areas
Investment
From £200,000+*
Enquire
On the move

Truck Unit

Service
Events, festivals and pop-ups
Ideal for
Testing a new area
Investment
From £100,000+*
Enquire

*Investment figures are starting points. The final cost depends on the condition of the location, planning permission and other site-specific factors. Your capital is at risk. See our important information.

The Unit kitchen in full swing

End-to-end support

You won't be doing this alone. We'll be with you from site search to opening day and beyond. As an Emerging Member of the British Franchise Association (bfa), we work to its code of ethics.

  • Training
    Induction training for you and your team
  • Site search
    Finding and securing the right location
  • Design & build
    The Unit look, fitted out for your site
  • Launch marketing
    Making noise for your opening
  • Ongoing marketing
    Brand, social and content support
  • EPOS & manuals
    Systems and operations playbooks

Oh, snap! We click!

Who we're looking for

  • A strong can-do attitude
  • A proven focus on, and understanding of, customer service
  • An ability to understand what motivates your staff
  • A clear grasp of what a franchise brand really represents
  • Genuine belief in the Unit brand
  • The ability to invest in your own Unit
Sound like you?
Customers sharing food at Unit Valley Centertainment

From enquiry to opening day

Twelve clear steps, with us beside you at every one.

  1. 01Enquiry received
  2. 02Information request
  3. 03Follow-up phone call
  4. 04Invitation to Discovery Day
  5. 05Discovery Day
  6. 06One-to-one
  7. 07Business plan & location selection
  8. 08Franchise agreement & information memorandum
  9. 09Completed business plan
  10. 10Funding
  11. 11Induction training
  12. 12Your Unit opens!

Start your Unit story

Send us a quick message and we'll get back to you with our franchise information pack.

Franchise enquiries
info@unitfood.co

Franchise FAQ

How much does a Unit franchise cost?

Investment starts from £100,000+ for a Truck Unit, £200,000+ for a Large Unit (60 to 80 covers) and £300,000+ for an XL Unit (up to 110 covers). The final cost depends on the condition of the location, planning permission and other factors. Send us an enquiry for the full breakdown in our franchise information pack.

What support do franchisees get?

End-to-end support covering training, site search and acquisition, design and build, launch marketing, ongoing marketing, EPOS and operations manuals.

Who does the Unit menu appeal to?

Everyone. Alongside burgers, wings and loaded fries, the menu covers vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets, and it's fully halal, so groups and families can all eat together.

What happens after I enquire?

We'll send you more information and arrange a phone call. If it's a good fit, we'll invite you to a Discovery Day to meet the team and see Unit in action.