International QSR Franchise – Nigerian Market Master License

Requirement

A fast-growing international quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand with 500+ locations across 25 countries seeks a master franchisee for Nigeria. The total investment opportunity of $6 million covers master franchise rights, initial store development, and working capital for a 5-store rollout in Lagos. The brand specializes in fast-casual dining with a menu adaptable to local tastes while maintaining international quality standards. Average unit economics show $1.2 million annual revenue per store with 18% store-level EBITDA margins in comparable African markets. The concept performs well in shopping centers, high-street locations, and fuel station convenience sites. We seek experienced hospitality operators or well-capitalized investors with quick-service restaurant management capabilities. Required qualifications include net worth exceeding $10 million, hospitality or retail management experience, and commitment to hands-on involvement in early operations. Master franchise terms include exclusive rights for Nigeria with development schedule of 25 stores over 7 years, franchise fee of $50,000 per unit, ongoing royalty of 5% of gross sales, and marketing fund contribution of 2%. Franchisor provides comprehensive training, site selection support, and ongoing operational guidance. Initial investment breakdown: master license fee ($500,000), first 5 stores development ($4 million), working capital ($1 million), and pre-opening costs ($500,000). Target ROI is 25-30% at full development scale.