About Us

Pieminister has been making pies in Bristol ever since. A local, family business (both their sisters work for the business too), their ingredients are selected for their sustainability credentials, quality and taste.

As well as running 17 pie restaurants and cafes across the UK, Pieminister also supplies many of the UK’s finest pubs, food retailers and markets including a pie stall at London’s world-famous Borough Market.

In 2020, Pieminister’s focus turned to a series of ambitious sustainability goals to hit by 2025, covering three key areas: animal & ecological welfare, climate change & waste, and human welfare & well-being. They have been aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals; the UN’s blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.

Franchise Opportunity

Today Pieminister is an omni-channel hospitality company turning over more than £16M and in excellent shape to pursue further growth in the market. On the back of the success achieved by its pie cafe and restaurant formats in both large cities and smaller market towns, Pieminister is targeting to achieve over 100 locations by 2030. There has never been a better time to join this fun, ethical and above all delicious brand in its exciting journey.”

Training and Support provided

Together, Pieminister and its retained franchise consultant Seeds Consulting will assist prospective franchisees, sharing property contacts and their experience in location selection and lease acquisition. Franchisees will also benefit from a business plan template, and both parties will act as a sounding board to ensure the plan is as accurate as possible based on their experience. Pieminister has arranged for their franchise to be accredited with high-street banks, ensuring franchisee applications have a higher success rate and a fast turnaround.

Pieminister will design and project manage each franchise location internally, reducing reliance and extra costs in connection with external suppliers.

The initial support package extends to an eleven-day training programme at a Pieminister restaurant or café, and a five-day ‘on-the-job’ handover at the franchisee’s location.

Franchisees will also receive all business manuals and uniforms, as well as FREE pies to assist during the early stages.

The ideal Pieminister franchisee

As a key component of its expansion strategy, Pieminister is looking for motivated partners who have the experience and resources to build the Pieminister brand across the UK.

With a successful model, Pieminister is set up for all types of entrepreneur: either an individual owner/operator or a territorial franchisee. A successful partner is someone who:

• Is eager to be involved with the Pieminister brand and products, and share love of Pieminister values.
• Is a natural, highly motivated leader who has experience in building and managing successful teams.
• Demonstrates solid operational experience (at least 5-10 years in the F&B industry), preferably in food franchising.
• Demonstrates business success and has experience in the local area where they wish to open a store.
• Has liquid assets of at least £70,000 and can secure their financing.