Ann Geoghegan

Rocket Restaurants is an Irish-owned, multi-brand restaurant group that specialises in franchising restaurants. Rocket Restaurants Limited is privately-held and managed since its inception in 1989. Rocket Restaurants Limited opened its first company-owned restaurant in 1989 and began franchising in 1992. Ever since, Rocket Restaurants has grown its presence across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Rocket Restaurants is accredited by the Irish Franchise Association and most recently achieved distinction as Irish Franchise of the Year. Rocket Restaurants has secured a firm place among Ireland’s top 100 food companies both in terms of turnover and employee numbers. As of July 2018, Rocket Restaurants comprises 50 restaurants, 29 of which are owned and operated by franchisees. Rocket Restaurants directly own and operate 21 restaurants. Rocket Restaurants serves more than 5 million customers per annum throughout its franchise system in Ireland and Northern Ireland.