Fast-casual chicken restaurant brand, Cluck’d, has opened a brand new restaurant in Milton Keynes next week, as the group continues its expansion in the UK.
Located on Silbury Boulevard, Lloyds Court, this new site marks the latest stage in the brand’s UK rollout and will serve the brand’s signature grilled chicken, freshly made sauces and comfort dishes.
To celebrate the opening Cluck’d gave out free chicken wings. The first three customers in the queue also won a free supply of Cluck’d products for a whole year.
The team behind Cluck’d have been in the food franchise business for 15 years according to the company’s website, starting out as order-takers for family members at a Domino’s franchise
Cluck’d founder, Ricky Sahota, said: “Cluck’d was born from years in the restaurant world and a genuine love for great food. We wanted to take something simple – chicken – and make it our own with bold flavours, sauces made in-house, and a fresh, energetic vibe.
Milton Keynes marks an exciting next step for us, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone in to experience what Cluck’d is all about.”
The opening forms part of Cluck’d’s wider growth strategy as it looks to identify high-footfall regional city locations and expand its footprint through a mix of company-owned and franchised sites.
Cluck’d already have an outlet in Norwich. The brand is also planning to open a further restaurant in Leicester soon.
Despite the demands of running a rapidly expanding company, Choudhary has learned to find balance, something he didn’t always have. These days, he’s an early riser, front-loading his weekdays with office work before spending afternoons on-site visits and store builds.
Evenings are reserved for football and gym sessions, and weekends are kept for family. “Sunday lunch at my mum’s house—that’s the recharge,” he says with a smile.
Among his proudest milestones is winning an international franchise of the year award earlier in his career, besting competitors across 30 markets, but he’s just as proud of The Sushi Co’s present trajectory. He said: “It’s been incredible to watch it grow. And we’re only getting started.”
When asked what advice he’d give his younger self, Choudhary was quick to reply: “Learn to walk before you run. There are no shortcuts. Move with care, build the right team, and think everything through.”
For prospective franchisees eyeing entry into the booming sushi space, The Sushi Co is currently welcoming applications.
Choudhary says: “We’re looking for experienced QSR and business professionals ready to invest in a proven, fast-growing concept. This is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the casual dining market, and we’re here to lead it.”
As The Sushi Co expands across the UK, Choudhary is showing that scale doesn’t have to mean compromise. With handcrafted sushi at its core and a franchise model built on training, quality, and support, he’s not just growing a brand, he’s setting a new standard for what fast-casual dining can deliver.
