Our Charges

From our own experience as franchisees, we understand that the first six months of running a business can be especially challenging. High charges during this period can place unnecessary pressure on new franchisees. That’s why we’ve structured our pricing to support you in the early stages.

Royalties

Franchise fee: £1000 (plus VAT). This is for the initial 5 year franchise agreement.

First 6 months: No monthly royalty charged

Months 7–12: £30 per month (plus VAT).

From month 13 onwards: £50 per month (plus VAT).

Starting in your second year, this monthly royalty will increase annually in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI). For example, if the RPI is 4%, the monthly royalty would increase to £52 (plus VAT) in year three and continue to rise accordingly in subsequent years.

🏠 Getting Started: Your Fixed Costs

Starting your Mza home-cooking business doesn't require a big investment. We recommend keeping your initial costs under £1,000. You can use much of what you already have at home, e.g. PC, printer, pots and pans, weighing scales, freezer, etc. The key is to never compromise on food hygiene and safety.

If you keep your setup lean and make around 10 - 15 sales per week, you could expect to recover your investment within approximately 4 - 6 months.

Spice Kit Charges

Our spice kits are priced per serving. A typical takeaway meal box (500ml, holding approximately 250–350g of food) serves 2 people. On average, customers order three takeaway boxes.

Charge per serving: £0.50 (no VAT)
Spice kit sizes: Serves 2 - £1, Serves 8 - £4

Most of the time, you’ll use the "serves 8" kits. However, if you're cooking a recipe for the first time, we recommend starting with a "serves 2" kit to reduce the risk of ingredient waste in case anything goes wrong.

Postage

We use Royal Mail’s standard second-class delivery (estimated delivery time: 3–5 working days). Most orders qualify as small parcels; occasionally, a large order may be sent as a medium parcel. You will be charged the exact amount that Royal Mail charges us for postage

Your Profit
We recommend keeping your prices competitive with local restaurants and other home cooks. Since your overheads will be much lower than those of a restaurant, you can still enjoy a healthy profit—typically around two to two-and-a-half times your total cost.

What You’ll Get from Us
We’ll guide you step by step on how to set up your home-cooking business. You’ll receive our signature spice kits along with over 100 delicious recipes, each with clear cooking instructions. We’ll also support you with any required e-learning and mandatory training. If needed, we can help set up your social media pages and provide tips on how to advertise and sell your food. And of course you get all the perks of being part of a nationwide network of Mza Home cooks.

Our Recipes
We currently offer nearly 100 recipes on our website—and we’re always adding more! As a member of our home-cook network, you’ll get access to all our latest creations.

Thank you again for your interest.

Best wishes

Team Mza