About Ahtom Group
We build food brandsmade to grow.
Who we are
Four brands. A shared ambition.
Ahtom Group is a multi-brand food and hospitality group headquartered in Leicester, with four food brands, 17+ sites and a presence in the UK and UAE.
Our in-house marketing, accounts, operations and test kitchen give each brand the platform to develop, launch and grow. Distinct food and identities, backed by shared systems and capabilities.
The platform
Everything a brand needs.Under one roof.
Ahtom is the head office behind every brand: the teams, systems and kitchens that take a concept from idea to a national network.
Marketing & creative
An in-house marketing team covering brand, content, social, digital campaigns, collaborations and product launches.
Test kitchen & product development
Menu development, recipe testing and limited-edition innovation, from first idea to launch.
Operations
Experienced operations teams and systems that keep every site consistent, every day.
Finance & accounts
An in-house accounts team providing financial control, reporting and discipline across the portfolio.
Property & store development
Site selection, store design guidance, fit-out and launch support for every new location.
Supply chain & procurement
Centralised supplier relationships and procurement across all brands.
Training & quality
Head office training, staff training systems and operational audits that protect standards as we grow.
Franchise & partner support
Onboarding, delivery-platform integration, marketing support and ongoing business development for partners.
Milestones
Since 2014.
2014
- Doorstep Desserts begins in Leicester.
2016
- First Doorstep Desserts dine-in parlour.
2018
- Doorstep Desserts named best takeaway in the East Midlands.
2019
- PHAT Buns opens on Western Boulevard, Leicester.
2024
- PHATVille launches; Doorstep Desserts shortlisted at the Deliveroo Awards.
2025
- PHAT Buns at the Qatar International Food Festival; first UAE site in Sharjah; new head office.
2026
- 17+ sites; kiosks and loyalty app; franchise agreements signed; Dough Dohs launches and begins its UK rollout.
Next
- New sites, new markets, new brands.
What we value
Better food
Product first, always. Every menu earns its place.
Brighter places
Spaces and brands people want to come back to.
Built to scale
Systems that let a strong concept grow with consistency.
- Distinct food brands
- 4
- Sites across the UK, with more in development
- 17+
- Building food brands since
- 2014
- Markets
- UK + UAE
Let's build what's next.
Franchise, property and strategic partnerships across the UK and beyond.
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