Caprinos Pizza
Financial Plan
Liquid capital
£7,500 franchise fee plus £7,500 admin
Total investment
Total Investment to launch the business, including initial fees (Not disclosed)
The Concept
- Year of creation
- 2014
- Locations
- 120+
A British pizza delivery and takeaway chain offering a halal menu across every branch, open to first-time investors.
A Caprinos Pizza franchise is a delivery and takeaway business, and the chain is one of very few UK pizza brands offering a halal menu across all of its branches.
Caprinos opened its first branch in Didcot, Oxfordshire in 2014 and has grown to over 120 branches across England, Scotland and Wales, with further sites in Dublin and Pakistan. In 2026 the company is expanding into Spain and Bahrain alongside plans for a further 20 stores.
The menu runs from classic Margherita and Hawaiian through globally inspired recipes such as Tandoori Delight, Mexican Hot and Shawarma Blast, alongside vegetarian options, several crust choices, sides, salads, drinks and desserts. Stores are compact and built for operational efficiency, with much of the trade coming through online ordering and delivery platforms.
The brand has been ranked in the HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 for two consecutive years, the only pizza chain to achieve that, and was named Best Pizza Restaurant of the Year at the 2025 British QSR Franchise Awards. It has also won Pizza and Pasta Awards in 2018, 2020 and 2022 and the Prestige Award for Pizza Takeaway of the Year in 2020-21 and 2021-22.
Why Choose the Franchise Caprinos Pizza?
Caprinos states that it encourages first-time investors and that previous food or catering experience is not necessary. What it does require is direct involvement: the company expects franchisees to give at least 15 to 20 hours a week to the business.
The company looks for people skills, leadership and effective communication, on the basis that the ability to network and build a team is what makes a franchisee successful.
Store opening assistance is included at no extra cost, covering franchisee and staff training, store manuals and the provision of trained staff on opening day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you open a Caprinos Pizza franchise in the UK?
Yes, and the company says it encourages first-time investors. Previous food or catering experience is not necessary, but Caprinos expects franchisees to be directly involved in the business for at least 15 to 20 hours a week, and looks for people skills, leadership and communication.
How much does it cost to open a Caprinos Pizza franchise?
Between £100,000 and £130,000 in total, according to the company’s own breakdown, varying with store size. That covers building and construction at £30,000 to £55,000, equipment at £40,000 to £55,000, systems at £5,000 to £8,000, legal costs at £4,000 to £12,000, pre-opening expenses at £6,000 to £20,000, and a £7,500 franchise fee plus £7,500 admin.
What equipment does a Caprinos store need?
The company’s own cost breakdown lists two Middleby Marshall ovens, makelines, chillers, freezers, stainless steel tables, internal and external signage, extraction and ventilation, small utensils, pizza pans and storage shelving, at £40,000 to £55,000.
Is Caprinos Pizza halal?
Yes. Caprinos offers a halal menu across all of its branches, which few UK pizza chains do, alongside vegetarian options and several crust choices.
How many Caprinos Pizza branches are there?
Over 120 across England, Scotland and Wales, from a first store in Didcot, Oxfordshire in 2014, plus sites in Dublin and Pakistan. The company plans a further 20 stores in 2026 alongside expansion into Spain and Bahrain.
What support does Caprinos give at opening?
Store opening assistance is included at no extra cost, covering franchisee and staff training, store manuals and the provision of trained staff on opening day.
What is on the Caprinos menu?
Classics such as Margherita and Hawaiian alongside globally inspired recipes including Tandoori Delight, Mexican Hot and Shawarma Blast, plus vegetarian options, several crust choices, sides, salads, drinks and desserts.
Has Caprinos won any awards?
It has been ranked in the HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 for two consecutive years, the only pizza chain to achieve that, and was named Best Pizza Restaurant of the Year at the 2025 British QSR Franchise Awards. It also won Pizza and Pasta Awards in 2018, 2020 and 2022.
