Another glorious summer at Udderlicious – next year, could it be your shop?

Imagine next summer.

The sun’s out, your very own Udderlicious shop is buzzing, families are treating themselves after a day out, friends are catching up over an ice cream, and you’re stood behind the counter watching another cracking day unfold. It’s the kind of business people love spending time in, and there’s a real joy in owning a place that’s become a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike.

It sounds pretty good, right?

Well, if you’d like that to be more than just a day dream when 2027 rolls around, it all starts with making a decision in the next few months.

Businesses like this don’t appear overnight. Finding the right premises, securing a lease, completing the fit-out and getting everything ready to open all take time. So anyone hoping to welcome their first customers next spring or summer really ought to be exploring whether the opportunity is right for them today.

The whole journey, from that first conversation with me through to opening your doors, usually takes around six months for most franchisees, sometimes a little longer if the perfect location proves tricky to pin down. Typically it looks something like this:

• Around four weeks to learn about the franchise, do your own research and attend a Discovery Day.
• Four to eight weeks for due diligence, finance and the legal agreements.
• Around four to five months to secure the right premises, complete the fit-out and prepare for launch.

I’ll be right beside you through all of it, but there’s one thing none of us can hurry along, and that’s finding the right spot. The best sites don’t hang around for long, especially in London and the other busy towns and cities, which is exactly why it’s important to start planning ahead.

I’m not saying you need to commit to anything today, but the only real difference between imagining yourself behind that counter and actually being there one day is deciding to take the first step.

And in case you need a reminder of what you’d be part of…

Some of the fantastic flavours on offer at Udderlicious over the last month, pictured above. Not forgetting Flavour of the Month: Lemon & Blueberry!

The best way to find out whether an Udderlicious franchise is right for you is with a friendly, no-obligation chat. I’ll answer your questions, talk you through how the franchise works, and help you weigh up whether it could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.