The Cherry Tree

Join the UK’s most awarded preserve brand

We believe in big flavours – and big opportunities.

Are you a passionate, enthusiastic foodie dreaming of running your own business? Welcome to The Cherry Tree.

As the UK’s most awarded preserve and chutney brand, we have spent years perfecting a proven, successful retail and events model. We are a mighty-but-small dedicated team who are passionate about taste, and our franchisees are part of our family.

With an expert team and a deeply trusted British heritage brand backing you every step of the way, you can choose the path that best fits your lifestyle and ambitions.

The Cherry Tree franchise opportunity

1. Shows & events franchise

• The opportunity: A professional, proven model granting you exclusive rights to sell our multi-award-winning Cherry Tree products at events, festivals, and shows within your chosen territory.
• The reach: Beyond your local area, you will have the opportunity to secure the rights to large, high-footfall seasonal markets.
• The lifestyle: Perfect as a flexible, rewarding part-time or lifestyle business that works around you, offering excellent earning potential.

2. The Cherry Tree shop franchise

• The opportunity: Step into the high street with your own beautiful retail food shop. Following the incredible success of our first five stores (and another two on the way!), we are ready to scale our retail footprint with the right partners.
• The experience: Our unique shops are built on a “taste before you buy” concept, creating an interactive, sensory experience for customers that naturally drives strong sales and immense brand loyalty.
• The support: If you have ever dreamed of owning a boutique food shop, this is your chance to do it with a proven blueprint and hands-on guidance from our experienced team.

Join The Cherry Tree family

We are looking for self-motivated partners to join us on this exciting journey. You don’t need previous experience in the food industry to succeed with us (we provide full training and a proven blueprint) but our most successful franchise partners share a few key traits:

• A passion for food & people: You love interacting with customers, sharing great flavours, and creating a memorable, welcoming experience.
• An entrepreneurial spirit: You are driven, proactive, and excited about the commercial opportunity of building a thriving business in your local area.
• A collaborative mindset: You appreciate the freedom of running your own business, but value the backing and close support of an expert team.

If you are ready to work hard, have fun, and write your own chapter in our story, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch today to discover how you can bring the taste of The Cherry Tree to your area.