About Tikka Nation
Tikka Nation is one of the UK’s fastest-growing Indian street food brands, bringing bold, authentic flavours from the streets of India to food lovers across England and Scotland. Founded and run by Vikas and Sumit Jain, Tikka Nation is a passionate, owner-operated business with over 10 trading locations, from busy shopping centres and designer outlets to university campuses and high streets.
Our food is everything Indian street food should be, fresh, vibrant, full of spice and made to be eaten on the go. From our legendary Kathi Rolls and Tikka Wraps to Loaded Masala Fries, Chaat Corner and Curry Bowls, every item on our menu celebrates the rich, diverse food culture of India. We also serve a dedicated evening menu.
What We Do
Tikka Nation operates across a range of formats to suit different locations and opportunities:
🏪 Permanent Kiosks & Inline Units — our core model, operating in shopping centres, designer outlets and university student unions
🎓 University Campus Sites — we have a strong and growing presence on UK campuses, currently trading at Leeds University Union and Royal Holloway University Student Union
🚐 Food Van & Horsebox — fully self-contained, extraction-free units for events, festivals, evening trading and ad hoc opportunities
📦 Pop-Up & Event Catering — we cater for corporate events, student events, cultural celebrations and delivered hospitality
The Tikka Nation Difference
What sets us apart from other food operators is simple, we care. Every dish is made to our own recipes. Every customer experience is ours to own.
We are also one of the very few Indian street food operators in the UK that is fully extraction-free, all our cooking is induction-based with no gas and no ducting required. This makes us an operationally straightforward, flexible partner for landlords, shopping centres and university unions alike.
Franchise Opportunity
Tikka Nation is now offering franchise opportunities to passionate entrepreneurs who want to be part of one of the UK’s most exciting food brands.
What’s Included:
✅ Full use of the Tikka Nation brand, name and logo
✅ Proven menu and recipes developed and refined across 10+ trading sites
✅ Comprehensive training programme covering food preparation, food safety, customer service and operations
✅ Ongoing support from the Tikka Nation founding team — we are always on hand
✅ Supply chain access — we connect you with our trusted network of suppliers
✅ Marketing support — social media assets, menu design, brand collateral and launch support
✅ Loyalty app integration — your site included in the Tikka Nation digital loyalty programme
✅ Operational systems and SOPs — everything you need to run a site to our standards from day one
Training & Support:
New franchisees undergo a structured onboarding programme that covers everything from food safety and HACCP compliance to customer service, stock management and daily operations. You will spend time working alongside the founding team at an existing Tikka Nation site before launching your own. Once live, you will have ongoing access to the Tikka Nation support team and regular performance reviews to help your business grow.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for motivated, passionate individuals who share our love of great food and great service. Previous restaurant or catering experience is helpful but not essential, what matters most is the drive to build something you are proud of.
Find Us
🌐 tikkanation.com
📍 10+ locations across England and Scotland, find your nearest at tikkanation.com/locations
📱 @tikkanationuk on Instagram and Facebook