Bombay Pizza Franchise

Own a Bombay Pizza franchise

Bold South Asian flavours. An ambitious UK growth story. Your opportunity to build a business.

Founded by BBC The Apprentice 2025 finalist Anisa Khan, Bombay Pizza brings together the familiarity of pizza and the unmistakable flavours of South Asian cooking. We are inviting commercially minded entrepreneurs to explore bringing the concept to their area - with brand guidance, training and ongoing franchise support.

• FOUNDER Anisa Khan, The Apprentice 2025 finalist
• PRODUCT South Asian-inspired pizza using halal ingredients
• CUSTOMER CHANNELS Collection and delivery
• EXPANSION UK territory opportunities, subject to availability

Explore your preferred territory. Request the franchise prospectus. Speak to our team about the investment and site requirements.

Not another ordinary pizza brand

Pizza is familiar; Bombay Pizza gives customers a compelling reason to choose something different. Our menu reimagines much-loved South Asian dishes as premium, flavour-led pizzas, think Butter Chicken, Chilli Paneer, Bombay Meat Feast and Aloo Gobi. We combine considered ingredients, richly developed sauces and distinctive recipes with a product customers already know how to order, share and enjoy.

The proposition is designed to speak to a broad customer base: pizza lovers, adventurous foodies, families and customers seeking halal options. It brings a recognisable format together with a clear point of difference on a busy high street or delivery app.

A founder story with national recognition

Bombay Pizza began as an entrepreneurial idea in a South London dark kitchen. Founder Anisa Khan drew on her South Asian heritage and business background to turn an original flavour concept into an operating food brand. Her appearance as a finalist on BBC The Apprentice in 2025 brought national attention to the founder and her ambitions.

For franchise partners, the opportunity is to build their own local business around a distinctive concept while benefiting from an identifiable founder story, an expanding brand presence and a team focused on developing the franchise network.

Why consider a Bombay Pizza franchise?

• An unmistakable product proposition. Stand apart from traditional pizza options through South Asian-inspired signature recipes and a clearly defined brand identity.
• An established concept, not just a pitch deck. See the food, the brand and its operating locations, and explore the practical realities of running the business before making a decision.
• Different routes to serving customers. Depending on the suitability and approval of the site, the model can serve collection, delivery and dine-in customers.
• Support through your opening journey. Access assistance with site assessment, store setup, training, brand marketing materials, operational guidance and supplier coordination.
• An opportunity to grow with the network. We welcome conversations with committed first-time owner-operators and suitably experienced partners interested in building beyond one location over time.

Support from first enquiry to opening and beyond

Location and site feasibility

You do not need to have secured premises before enquiring. We can discuss your preferred town or postcode, whether a suitable territory may be available, the kind of unit the concept requires and the commercial factors that matter when evaluating a site. A property still needs appropriate checks, permissions and commercial assessment before it is approved.

Store setup and launch preparation

We provide guidance on store setup requirements, equipment and brand presentation, alongside the practical planning needed ahead of launch. The scope and cost of fit-out, equipment, signage and compliance are reviewed for the individual premises.

Training, food and operational standards

Franchise training and operational guidance cover the essentials of preparing and serving the menu consistently, team processes and the standards expected across the brand. Menu specifications, approved suppliers and food safety requirements help franchisees understand what must remain consistent.

Brand and marketing

Franchisees can benefit from Bombay Pizza’s founder-led story, established visual identity and marketing materials, with guidance around launch promotion and local marketing. National media exposure is a point of brand recognition, not a promise of customers or revenue at an individual store.

Ongoing franchise relationship

The support relationship continues after opening through operational guidance, brand standards and coordination around the product offer and supply chain. The precise inclusions and obligations are set out in the franchise documentation.

Investment: clarity before commitment

Every franchise investment deserves proper commercial scrutiny. The total funding required will depend on the premises, format, lease terms, building works and operating needs, not simply the headline franchise fee. We will explain the current franchise fee, initial set-up costs and ongoing charges in the prospectus and subsequent discussions.

A realistic budget should account for the franchise fee; property deposits and rent; fit-out and equipment; professional and licence costs; initial stock and packaging; staffing, training and launch costs; and sufficient working capital for the early trading period. Recurring fees and supply arrangements also need to be understood before an agreement is signed.

We encourage prospective partners to assess the opportunity with their own accountant, solicitor and, where relevant, lender. No forecast or earning level is guaranteed: actual performance depends on location, sales, costs and execution.

Where are we looking to grow?

Bombay Pizza is exploring expansion across the UK. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who understand their local area, whether that is London and the South East or a major regional city. The suitability of a territory will depend on existing commitments, catchment demand, the proposed property and commercial viability.

If you already have an appropriate premises in mind, tell us about it. If you do not, that is also fine: share your preferred area and we can explore the starting point together. No location or territorial exclusivity is promised until it is confirmed in the applicable agreement.

Who makes a strong Bombay Pizza franchise partner?

• A hands-on entrepreneur. Someone ready to own performance, lead people and follow operational standards, whether from hospitality or another commercially demanding background.
• A commercially prepared investor. Someone who appreciates that the full opening budget and working capital matter as much as the upfront fee.
• A locally informed operator. Someone who can evaluate customer demand, competition and a sensible property proposition in their chosen territory.
• A partner for the long term. Someone invested in food quality, customer experience, brand reputation and sustainable growth—not a quick or effortless return.

Previous pizza experience is not the only route to becoming a suitable candidate. We are interested in capability, commitment, funding readiness and alignment with the brand.

Your route from enquiry to ownership

• 01 Request the prospectus — Tell us who you are and which town or territory interests you.
• 02 Have an introductory conversation — Discuss your background, goals, funding position and what running a Bombay Pizza operation would require.
• 03 Review the opportunity and location — Explore the current investment structure, available territory, likely site requirements and practical operating assumptions.
• 04 Carry out your due diligence — Review the franchise documentation, financial model, property obligations and professional advice before committing.
• 05 Prepare for launch — Subject to agreement and site approval, progress into setup, training, staffing, pre-opening preparation and launch.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a shop or lease already in place?

No. Tell us the area you are interested in and we can discuss territory suitability and what to look for in a site. Do not enter into a property commitment without independent advice and the appropriate approvals.

Can we assess a potential site before I commit to the franchise?

Site suitability is an important part of the conversation. We welcome early discussion of proposed premises and indicative property economics so that key commercial issues are considered before any final decision. The timing of formal approvals, fees and commitments will be explained during the application process.

How much money will I need?

The answer depends on the property, fit-out and opening plan. We can provide the current fee structure and discuss the components of total project cost, including working capital. Please share an indication of your available funds when enquiring so we can have a useful conversation.

Will I receive training and marketing support?

Yes. Bombay Pizza describes its franchise support as including training, operational guidance, marketing and branding materials, site selection and setup assistance, and supply-chain coordination. The agreed scope is confirmed in the franchise documents.

Can I operate more than one location?

We are open to speaking with suitably qualified multi-site candidates. Additional sites would be considered separately, taking account of performance, capacity, territory availability and commercial agreements.

What about menu pricing, ingredients and suppliers?

Product consistency is essential to the brand. Approved recipes, ingredients and supplier arrangements apply; the level of local discretion and the detail of supply, pricing and operating obligations should be reviewed during due diligence.

Ready to explore your own Bombay Pizza?

If you are serious about owning a food business with a clear point of difference, we would welcome a conversation. Enquire through Franchise Local to request the Bombay Pizza franchise prospectus and discuss your preferred location, investment readiness and next steps.

You can also contact our franchise team directly at [email protected] or visit bombaypizza.co.uk/franchise.

Franchise opportunities, territories and commercial terms are subject to assessment, availability and contract. This profile is an introduction, not an offer of guaranteed income or a substitute for independent due diligence.