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Own an Ocean Basket

Ever considered joining us on our seafood journey? We’re an affordable seafood restaurant with an unmistakable Mediterranean spirit, where each guest is welcomed like family. Generosity is at the core of everything we do and can be felt in our abundant portions, complimentary bread and sauces, and quality, affordable meals – and that applies across 19 countries around the globe in over 215 restaurants.

Own an Ocean Basket

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Share the love for seafood

Our passion for food comes from the Mediterranean lifestyle where a meal means sitting down with family and friends and sharing laughter, stories and bountiful food. Everyone is welcome into our home where we offer a distinctive relaxed guest experience, serving expertly prepared seafood.

Ocean to pan

Our comprehensive supply chain sources sustainable, quality seafood from all over the world, allowing us to deliver well-flavoured, prepared and presented seafood to guests at competitive market prices. Our business has been built on simplicity and efficiency with a focus on one core protein: seafood. There is no need for highly skilled chefs, no complicated dishes, the menu comprises fewer than 150 ingredients, we offer modular restaurant designs, a low crew compliment and limited need for regular deliveries – all enabling small kitchens and fuss-free, easily managed operations.

Don’t sail solo

Ocean Basket offers a streamlined franchise system with more than 25 years’ seafood expertise. Franchisees benefit from comprehensive support structures and a well-established brand name. Most importantly, you become family:

Our secret ingredient is our people – the family that creates and defines this incredible brand
We’re privately owned with founding brothers Fats and George Lazarides still active owners;

They’re backed up by an expert support team obsessed with the brand’s continued success, growth and longevity and to retaining our unique, disruptive culture;
Our commitment to everyday value for money, responsibly sourced seafood and a warm, welcoming environment has built a globally loved and respected restaurant brand;
Our centralised innovation team ensures the brand is relevant in your market; and
Retention of the entrepreneurial culture combined with the finest business practices enabled by automation and technology makes this brand agile and ready to take on the world.

Take the plunge

You can be part of this incredible business success story. See if you have what it takes to share the love of seafood in your town or country by downloading our full franchisee pack.

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