Funky Noodles was created to celebrate the bold flavours and traditions of regional Chinese street food, inspired by the spices, techniques, and food culture shaped along the historic Silk Road. At its heart are hand-pulled noodles, rich broths, and freshly prepared dishes that deliver depth of flavour in a fast, accessible format.
What began as a local favourite has evolved into a scalable fast-casual concept, designed for busy high streets and modern dining habits. Funky Noodles combines authenticity with efficiency, offering franchise partners a brand that stands out while remaining operationally simple.
Funky Noodles brings something genuinely different to the UK fast-casual market. With a focus on regional Chinese flavours, fresh preparation, and a streamlined operating model, the brand is well positioned for growth. Franchisees benefit from a distinctive concept, strong visual identity, and systems designed to support consistency, speed, and quality across every location.
We welcome franchise partners from a range of backgrounds, including first-time entrepreneurs, experienced operators, and multi-unit developers.
The ideal Funky Noodles partner demonstrates:
Multi-site operators are encouraged as part of Funky Noodles’ long-term growth strategy.
Every franchise is supported to ensure it reflects the Funky Noodles brand and delivers a consistent customer experience.
The Funky Noodles menu is built around fresh preparation, bold flavours, and dishes rooted in regional Chinese street food traditions. Designed for speed and consistency, the menu works seamlessly in a fast-casual environment.
Signature dishes include hand-pulled noodles served in rich beef broth, oil-spilled noodles finished with aromatic hot oil and slow-cooked beef or brisket, tender lamb ribs, and chargrilled lamb skewers inspired by traditional street food cooking.
Franchise Format Available:
High Street Unit
No. Full training is provided to prepare franchisees for all aspects of the business.
Yes. Franchisees are supported in identifying suitable sites and receive fit-out guidance to ensure brand consistency.
Yes. Multi-unit development is encouraged for suitable partners.
Yes. Funky Noodles provides national marketing to support brand growth and visibility.