Franchise

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to the golden age of travel

Centenary Lounge is an affordable and accessible luxury brand, celebrating a glamorous period of the railways cafes, by bringing people together over food and drink. Centenary Lounge, inspired by the 1930s Art Deco railway cafes is the perfect addition to any vibrant, up and coming, termini, neighbourhood or city location. Providing an elegant place to enjoy either a casual coffee and croissant, a fabulous brunch or a stylish afternoon tea and cocktails.

We complement our venues with a dynamic online presence, offering multiple revenue streams for delivery and in-store collection. From gift experiences and vouchers to subscriptions and hampers, we even have our very own range of replica GWR-branded giftware called Recreations.

First Stop.
Three wonderful concepts

The charming and relaxing venues provide the perfect setting to enjoy a break or a meal, from breakfast through to lunch, to afternoon tea and pre-dinner cocktails.

Centenary Lounge use innovative and contemporary thinking to create in-depth analysis of locations. We are able to advise on the above and provide bespoke solutions, offering our franchisees options such as a hybrid version or any other relevant arrangement to fit their circumstances.

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Concept 1

The First Class Lounge

Circa 80 seats – From £239,000

A ‘High Street’ version, aka ‘The First-Class Lounge’, with a fuller menu, licensed and with generous seating with table service; 1,500 sq. ft.

Centenary Lounge has largely taken the technical aspect of cooking out of the process, so whilst a fully trained chef is not necessary, some of the dishes offered would need someone who is capable of producing quality food, which would be beautifully presented.

Express Lounge

Circa 50 seats – From £168,000

A large or medium railway location. A more compact menu, licensed and appealing to customers ‘on the move’ but with some seating on the premises; 1,000 and 750 sq. ft respectively.

This would also work extremely well within the vicinity of any travel terminus including Airports, Coach Stations and Ports.

First class support.
Get off on the right track

Centenary Lounge attracts thousands of customers from all over the country. Its friendly staff have been passionate about providing outstanding quality food and traditional customer service in beautiful, nostalgic Art Deco-inspired settings that recapture all the glamour and style of the 1930s railways; the golden age of travel. Our desire to share this enthusiasm with our guests has been a catalyst in establishing our reputation as an exciting and vibrant refreshment destination.

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Training

Training & Mentoring

Centenary Lounge will provide a 4 week training programme for successful applicants. We will also help you, if you wish, to advertise for and recruit staff, provide full initial and ongoing staff training, and ensure you are set up for staff payroll and HMRC requirements.

Shop-fit & Design

We will collaborate with you to ensure the design correlates with our 1930’s Art Deco look which will ‘WOW’ new and return visitors. We oversee the shop-fit and you will be able to contribute to the look of your Centenary Lounge establishment.

Operations Manual

You will receive a full version of this on signing your franchise agreement. This will assist you with the daily operations and clarify any uncertainties.

Project Funding

Centenary Lounge have the means to help you to gain funding for this franchise. We have excellent links within the business, and we will make it as easy as possible for you.

Site Search & Acquisition

We will help you find the right site on the best possible terms. You will never be alone in this aspect. We can take care of all the legal work in completing a lease also.

Marketing

You will benefit from year-round marketing support of the highest quality. We will also arrange a marketing launch for you to help you reach out to local businesses, SM users and influencers.

Our industry experts.
Your ticket to success

Aasia Baig

Founder/Managing Director

The founder and managing director of Centenary Lounge, Aasia has been involved in every aspect of the business from its conception. With nearly 30 years experience in the retail industry she supports franchisees through their journey and ensures the successful future of the brand and business.

Paul Davies

Franchise Director

Paul has been involved within the sector since 1991, working alongside famous brands such as KFC, Haagen Dazs and Ben & Jerry’s. He has a strong history of setting up franchises on both a national and international basis and has also owned and operated his own franchises.

Tracey Nash

Operations & System Manager

Having previously worked with luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz Tracey will support you through the operational aspect of the business, and provide guidance on the in-house systems to ensure your business operates successfully.

Somi Arian

Marketeer

Somi is a tech philosopher, award-winning filmmaker, author, entrepreneur, and a LinkedIn-Top-Voice in the UK. As founder of a digital marketing firm, she helps brands connect with key target audiences by building thought leadership through relevant content.

Dawn Bezus

Brand Ambassador

Dawn is a highly efficient, innovative and methodical marketing manager with extensive experience of supporting sales departments by reviewing, developing and defining their overall marketing strategy.

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Ready to talk?

Contact us today to discuss all the options available without obligation. Alternatively, email Paul or Aasia for further information.

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A Successful Journey

Join us on our journey
to the golden age of travel