Why choose Co-op Franchise?

At Co-op we know food retail. With 2,500 food stores, we operate the most diverse store portfolio of any retailer and are one of the UK’s best loved brands and most visited food retailers.

With continuous like for like growth, we’ve outperformed the market and picked up a raft of industry awards along the way. We know how to stay ahead of the competition, and we want you to be part of our success.

You will benefit from all our retail expertise and your store will become part of our iconic brand. Find out more about our dedicated operations team and the support you will receive to make your store a success.

Discover the criteria you need to meet to become a Co-op Franchisee.

Read about what it’s really like to be a Co-op Franchisee from some of our amazing partners with case studies and testimonials from those who have already seized the opportunity.

Take a look at Co-op’s extensive, award winning range of own brand products and all the leading brands that you could soon be selling at your store.

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Are you an ambitious retailer excited to be a part of our Co-op community? If so, get in touch with us.

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More from Co-op

Community matters a great deal to all our Co-op Franchisees. Not only will you be helping your customers but also supporting local causes when people shop at your store. Find out what we’re doing to fund great causes on both a local and national scale and how you’ll be playing your part in providing people with a helping hand.

Learn about the team responsible for buying, selling and looking after our buildings, finding the right places to open new food stores and funeral homes.

If a franchise model isn’t right for your business but you’d benefit from wholesale supply, including access to the Co-op own-brand range, contact our colleagues at Nisa wholesale.