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SPEED DATING FRANCHISES FROM ORIGINAL DATING

Own a piece of the UK’s most recognised speed dating brand

Since 2003, Original Dating has redefined the UK’s singles event market – now we’re inviting you to be part of the next chapter.

From our London roots, we’ve built the UK’s leading speed dating and singles events company, with a reputation for hosting high quality in-person dating events across major cities. Now, with demand growing nationwide, we’re offering exclusive franchise opportunities to passionate, business-minded individuals ready to bring love, connection, and fun to their community. 

With support from our team and the right attitude and work ethic you could build your own successful singles event venture that delivers a great income either in addition to a full time role or as a stand alone business.   

Why Choose an Original Dating Franchise?

✅ Established Brand Recognition
With over a two decades of experience and many thousands of successful events, the Original Dating name opens doors. Franchisees benefit from immediate credibility, national brand awareness, and ever growing customer base. 

✅ Proven Business Model
From host training to event formats, marketing assets to logistics – we’ve streamlined everything. You’ll get access to our full playbook, allowing you to hit the ground running and grow quickly in your territory.

✅ Scalable Earning Potential
Our events are fun, social and high-margin. Whether you start with weekly speed dating or add large-scale parties and themed events, there’s room to scale your calendar — and your income.

✅ Constant Innovation
Our success has been built upon investment in our systems. Our event management systems make our events stand out from the crowd. As a franchisee you stand to benefit from our technical and event innovations.

✅ Central Support, Local Freedom
You’ll run events in your exclusive region, while our head office supports you with:

✅ Be Your Own Boss
Work for yourself, set your schedule, and grow a business that fits your lifestyle. Many of our events run in the evenings, leaving your days free.

Who Are We Looking For?

We’re seeking friendly, proactive entrepreneurs who:

No prior events experience is necessary — just the right mindset and a willingness to learn.

Where Opportunities Exist

We’re actively seeking franchise partners in key UK regions and internationally. Please contact us stating your location of interest.  

We welcome international enquiries.

What’s Included?

Your franchise package includes:

Ready to Start Something Original?

If you're ready to build a flexible, fulfilling business with the support of a trusted national brand, then we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Email now to register your interest and receive our full Franchise Prospectus. Please include some details of your plans for your franchise, your relevant experience.   

 

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HOW IT WORKS

The beauty of Speed Dating London lies in its no-nonsense approach. You take an equal number of single girls and guys, put them in a room and give them a few minutes to chat with every other member of the opposite sex.

When you get there

Original speed dating events in London normally begin at 7.30pm. You will need to register with our hosts and to begin with they will issue you with a score sheet. This will help you to keep track of the singles that you would like to meet again and perhaps go on a date with. After a short period of mingling, your host for the evening who will run through detailed instructions and give you your starting position if you are a guy or table for the event if you are a girl.

Meet & Mingle

A London speed dating event is split into two halves, each lasting around an hour, there will be an interval at half time of about 15 minutes for speed dating London. You will have between 4 and 5 minutes with each person, after which you need to tick a box on your score sheet - "yes, I would like to meet this person again" or "no. Thanks but no thanks". Or "friend" if you'd like to get to know them platonically. Make sure that you do this after each date to keep track. Afterwards there is an opportunity for everyone to meet and mingle informally - this is often where the real action begins, so make sure you don't disappear too quickly!

Complete your score sheet

After the event you simply tick who you liked on the Original Dating website and the site works about your matches automatically. If the dates you have ticked as a "yes" have reciprocated you have a match. You will be able to view the first names and message them via our site online without revealing your email address until you are ready to. You'll be having proper first dates in no time.