Franchise dossier · 2026

Become a WOWCRAB
franchise partner

Join a dynamic, fast-growing brand that reinvents the seafood experience. The seafood boil served in a bag, eaten with your hands, in a vibrant and festive atmosphere.

Apply now → See the model
50K€Entry fee
10Restaurants
6Countries
+550KInstagram followers

01 — The concept

A dose of seafood

At WOWCRAB we serve seafood boils in an immersive, colourful setting. Lobster, crab, langoustines, prawns, crawfish, mussels, clams, scallops and squid are marinated, boiled and served straight in the bag: gloves on, bib tied, and let the sharing begin. A playful, convivial and highly instagrammable experience.

🎯

Interactive

A hands-on meal that turns every table into a shared moment. Guests live the experience as much as they taste it.

🌊

Always fresh

A dynamic menu based on the best catches of the day. Seafood selected from around the world.

📱

Viral by nature

Bright colours, spectacular plating: a concept built for Instagram and TikTok, where the brand already shines.

02 — Why WOWCRAB

A concept that attracts

WOWCRAB combines a desirable product, a strong brand and a proven model. Four reasons to join the adventure.

01

An engaging concept

An interactive experience that appeals to a wide audience: families, groups of friends, young professionals. The meal becomes an event.

02

A trending brand

A strong visual identity and a remarkable presence on Instagram & TikTok, generating continuous visibility and traffic.

03

Full support

From initial training to operational follow-up, you are supported at every step to start smoothly and sustainably.

04

A proven model

Ideal for launching a new restaurant or transforming an existing venue into a profitable, differentiating concept.

03 — Two ways to join

Choose your path

Whether you start from scratch or already own a restaurant, WOWCRAB adapts to your situation.

Option A

Open a new restaurant

Launch a complete WOWCRAB venue with a turnkey concept and the brand’s support from day one.

  • Concept and identity ready to deploy
  • Help choosing the location
  • Fit-out to the brand’s standards
  • Full team training
Option B

Transform your current restaurant

Already a restaurateur? Convert your venue into a WOWCRAB to boost your revenue.

  • Advice & consultancy on the whole transformation
  • Reuse of your existing infrastructure
  • WOWCRAB identity deployed identically
  • Fast switch to a high-potential concept

The franchisee journey

From first contact to opening

1

Contact

First exchange and submission of the franchise application.

2

Scoping

Project study, site assessment and signature of the partnership.

3

Works

Transformation according to our specifications, with weekly follow-up.

4

Training

6 days on a WOWCRAB pilot site — Madrid or Amsterdam.

5

Opening

Launch with on-site assistance during the first week.

04 — The investment

The financial model

A clear and transparent structure. Here are the main items to plan for opening and operating your WOWCRAB restaurant.

Entry fee 50K€

Paid once at signature. It gives access to the concept, the brand, WOWCRAB know-how, training on a pilot site and full launch support.

Franchise royalty8 % of revenue

Charged monthly. Covers brand usage, ongoing support and network animation. Social media management is billed separately (€1,000/month).

Fit-out works70–180K €

Depending on the condition of the premises and the surface. Indicative range established after a site diagnosis.

🔑 Entry feeAccess to concept, brand and know-how. Includes initial training on a pilot site and launch support.
€50,000
🔨 Works & transformationFit-out to WOWCRAB standards. You choose your contractors, who follow our specifications.
€70,000 – 180,000
🍳 Equipment & decorationSome kitchen items and signature decoration (neons, plants, visual identity) are purchased from WOWCRAB to guarantee brand consistency. The rest of the kitchen is purchased freely.
Via WOWCRAB
📈 Monthly chargesFranchise royalty (8 % of revenue) and social media management (€1,000/month), billed monthly.
8 % + €1,000

* Amounts shown (entry fee, royalty, works range) are indicative. Final conditions are specified in the franchise application file and the contract. This page has no contractual value.

05 — Tools & supply

Everything to start right

WOWCRAB sets up your systems and manages your communication. You focus on your guests.

💻

Website

Creation and launch of your website, configured by our team.

📅

Reservations

Booking system installed and configured, turnkey.

🧾

POS & ordering

Point-of-sale and ordering systems configured by WOWCRAB.

📣

Social media

Communication and social media managed by WOWCRAB before, during and after opening — €1,000/month.

🤝

Opening assistance

Follow-up and physical presence of our teams during the first week.

📊

Reporting

Access to graphical reporting of your revenue, available at any time.

06 — Apply

Ready to open your WOWCRAB?

Fill in the form below. This is the first step of the WOWCRAB franchise selection process — we’ll get back to you to continue the conversation.

01General information
02Experience and skills
03Investment and financing
04Commitment and vision
Your application is sent to franchise@wowcrab.nl. We reply within a few working days.

Application sent!

Thank you for your interest in WOWCRAB. Our franchise team has received your application and will get back to you shortly.

Franchise emailfranchise@wowcrab.nl
Franchise WhatsApp+32 494 10 10 83
Instagram@wowcrab_nl