Franchise opportunities
Run your own Diggers
A distinctive family attraction with a café at its core, and the systems, brand and support to launch it in your area.
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on the way
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operators have taken the controls
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people on waitlists
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towns asking for a Diggers
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machines in the fleet
The concept
The concept
Diggers is the UK's first remote control café. Families book timed sessions to drive remote control excavators, wheel loaders and dump trucks in an indoor sandpit arena, while everyone else relaxes in a proper café. It's hands-on, repeatable fun that works in all weathers, all year round.
A low-risk way in
We've designed the model to keep your upfront commitment low: the fleet, arena design, booking and till software, brand and launch marketing come as one package, and you run the site with HQ behind you. The franchise pack sets out the full investment and terms.
What's included
Everything you need to open
Complete installation
Remote control fleet, sandpit arena and fit-out guidance.
Booking & till software
Online bookings, EPOS, staff rotas and reporting: the system we run on.
Brand & marketing
Launch campaigns, email and SMS journeys, and social content.
Training & operations
Machine maintenance, arena upkeep, and opening and closing procedures.
Ongoing support
A dedicated HQ team for pricing, events and growth.
Demand insight
Waitlist data showing where customers are already asking for us.
Support
HQ behind you, every step
- Site selection and arena layout
- Staff training, machine care and daily procedures
- Launch campaign, waitlist and social content
- Booking, till, rota and reporting software
- Ongoing pricing, events and growth support from HQ
Is it you?
Who we're looking for
- You care about customer experience and families
- You're organised and comfortable leading a small team
- You have access to suitable premises or can find them with our help
- You want to grow with an ambitious brand
Territories
45 of 50 territories available
The UK is divided into exclusive territories of roughly equal population. Each franchisee gets one to themselves. Find your area, and reserve it for £249 while we meet.
Most requested on the waitlist: York, Scarborough, Chester, Ft Worth Texas Usa, Worcester, Hounslow Heathrow
Ask about your areaHover over the map to see a territory, and click an available one to choose it.
- Available (45)
- Reserved (4)
- Taken (1)
Reserve your territory for £249. Click an available (yellow) territory on the map. We hold it for you for 30 days while we meet, and refund the fee when you sign.
FAQs
Franchise questions
Do I need experience in hospitality or leisure?
It helps, but it isn't essential. We train you and your team on everything from machine care to running the café, and HQ supports you before and after launch.
What kind of premises work?
Ground-floor units with good footfall or parking and space for the sandpit arena and café. We'll help assess options in your area.
How much does it cost?
The franchise pack sets out the full investment, fees and what's included. Request it with the form below.
Can I choose my territory?
Yes, subject to availability. Our waitlist data shows where customers are already asking for a Diggers.
Enquire
Request the franchise pack
Tell us about yourself and the area you're interested in. We'll email the franchise pack with the full model, investment and next steps, then arrange a no-obligation chat.
It takes about two minutes.