In uncertain economic times, the benefits of a franchised business model always appeal to entrepreneurial individuals.

Like many industries in the UK, the QSR (quick service restaurant) is a male-dominated sector, but things are changing. Kam Bains and her daughter, Simran (now a ‘second generation’ Papa Johns franchisee), are a prime example.

Sunny Chhina is the new vice-chair of PAPA and the man behind Fat Pizza. There’s no one better to guide us through the franchising maze. 

The fresh fries franchise, Awesome Chips, invited customers to celebrate National Potato Chip Day (14 March) recently, with the launch of their new Chipizza – added to the menu across its stores in London, Birmingham and Leicester.

Lovers of pizza, pasta and Italian food were spoiled for choice as IFE, International Food & Drink Event and Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) returned to ExCeL London from 20 to 22 March 2023.