Grounded Kitchen confirms plans for £15m, 50-site rollout

Korean-inspired restaurant brand Grounded Kitchen has announced plans to open 50 new sites across the UK.

It said the expansion would see upwards of a £15m investment in the brand, with franchise partners signing up for up to 25 sites at a time.

The brand has grown from one neighbourhood restaurant in Leicester in 2017, to 10 sites operating across the UK, including in Watford (pictured).

Ralph Llanwarne, Grounded Kitchen's franchise director, said: "We're incredibly excited to be rolling out the Grounded Kitchen experience across the UK and to be working with some fantastic partners on multiple sites. Our focus on delivering fast and healthy, balanced food has really captured the imaginations of those who dine with us and we're delighted to be able to share that experience with new communities as we expand the Grounded Kitchen family and fanbase.

"Grounded Kitchen is one of the most exciting franchise opportunities to come to the market in years and this is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground level. We are actively looking to engage with ambitious partners to join us, as we continue the expansion of Grounded Kitchen across the UK. We are particularly interested in experienced partners looking to develop multiple sites with us."

Every dish served at the venues is calorie counted, and many dishes contribute to more than two of the recommended five-a-day portions of vegetables.

All sites feature an open kitchen offering a range of made-to-order ‘nourish bowls', as well as ‘ssambaps', bao buns and smoothie-style drinks.