Franklins Deli seeks a slice of city lunch market

FRANKLINS Hospitality, the North West catering company, has launched the first of two new retail outlets in Manchester.

The privately-owned company, which already has two sites in Liverpool under the Franklins Deli brand, has already opened inYork Street in Manchester ahead of its launch in the Spinningfields business district.

Franklins Deli prides itself on the freshness and quality of its produce. With food provenance a growing issue for consumers, the company aims to use local suppliers where possible.

The Manchester expansion will create 20 jobs. The York Street site – the former Coffee Republic ship – is 1,064sq ft with seating for 45 people, At Spinningfields Franklins is taking 1,000sq ft.

Founder and managing director Adam Franklin, said “I started Franklins Deli because I was tired of eating poor quality sandwiches. I’m sure many would have started off as a great product, but due to poor production and sourcing techniques have been diluted in flavour and quality.

“Everything produced on our menu, where possible, is locally sourced and prepared by out passionate staff.”

The company’s fruit and vegetables are bought from Ribbleton Farm in Lancashire and its meat is sourced from two Cheshire farms.

Parent company Franklins Hospitality provides catering and corporate hospitality aroudn the region. In January it agreed a £2.5m four year contract with Preston North End FC to cater at its Invincibles Pavillion.