international franchise opportunities grow with wagamama
we’re expanding globally and looking for ambitious franchise partners to bring wagamama to new markets around the world
a global brand, a shared ambition
born in london more than 30 years ago, we’ve grown from a single restaurant into an international brand. for more than 20 years, we’ve been growing around the world alongside ambitious franchise partners who share our belief in great food, great people and building successful businesses for the long term
and we’re continuing to grow. we entered india in 2025 and have already opened four restaurants, with more to come. we’ve also signed partnerships for new markets including azerbaijan, romania and the philippines
our international model is built around long-term partnerships. we typically work with one master franchise partner in each country, with a shared ambition to develop multiple restaurants over five to ten years. we’re looking for partners with strong local knowledge, proven operational capability and the financial resources to grow wagamama with us
ready to grow with us?
- 20+
- years of international franchising
- 20
- international markets
- 230+
- restaurants worldwide
- 1
- master franchise partner per market
- 7
- new international partnerships signed
global locations
from our london roots to over 60 international restaurants across europe, asia, the middle east and north america, we’re continuing to bring wagamama to new markets
- united kingdom170 restaurants
- ireland2 restaurants
- united states5 restaurants
- italy8 restaurants
- cyprus7 restaurants
- netherlands4 restaurants
- greece3 restaurants
- malta3 restaurants
- austria1 restaurant
- denmark1 restaurant
- slovakia1 restaurant
- gibraltar1 restaurant
- United Arab Emirates12 restaurants
- qatar4 restaurants
- india4 restaurants
- saudi arabia1 restaurant
- Turkey3 restaurants
- oman1 restaurant
- philippinescoming soon
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- romaniacoming soon
- azerbaijancoming soon
partner testimonials
hear from the partners who work alongside us every day and help bring wagamama to life in markets around the world
a true partnership, built to grow
working with the wagamama international team has always felt like a genuine partnership. their support goes far beyond opening a restaurant — from operations, food and training to marketing and development. what i value most is how accessible and collaborative the team is, while giving us the support and freedom to keep growing wagamama successfully across cyprus and greece
george filippou, deputy gm | cyprus & greece
global expertise, local freedom
bringing wagamama to india means translating the strengths of a global brand into something that is relevant and successful locally. the wagamama international team has been a true partner throughout that journey — supporting us across development, design, culinary, training and operations, while giving us the flexibility to make the right decisions for our market. that balance of global expertise, local leadership and genuine collaboration has been invaluable in building wagamama for india while staying true to what makes the brand distinctive
vivek raghunath, business head | india
always there when it matters
working with the wagamama international team means having people who genuinely care about our business. they’re always there when we need guidance, support or someone to work through a challenge with. their knowledge, responsiveness and willingness to go the extra mile make a real difference. what i value most is the genuine relationship we’ve built — and their continued commitment to helping wagamama succeed in the uae
mohamed anwar, brand manager | uae
support that drives performance
we’re truly grateful for the strong partnership and ongoing support from the wagamama international team. their expertise across marketing, local market strategy, purchasing, operations and business development has been invaluable in helping us strengthen performance, grow the business and build for long-term success
francisco sans, area manager | denmark
trusted from day one
the wagamama international team has been a trusted partner from day one. their ongoing support, professionalism and collaborative approach have played an important role in helping us grow and develop wagamama successfully in the italian market
mattia mora, head chef | italy
there every step of the way
from design through to opening and ongoing operations, the wagamama international team has supported us every step of the way. their guidance, responsiveness and willingness to listen have made a real difference, while their expertise and collaborative approach have helped us navigate each stage of the journey successfully
reuben demicoli, franchise owner | malta