EV charging for brands and franchises
Partnering with food and beverage brands to install EV charging that increases footfall and boosts profits.
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EV charging solutions for F&B brands
Zest provides fully funded EV charging solutions for food and beverage brands, quick-service restaurants, drive-thrus and franchise operators. With no upfront costs, F&B operators can easily add destination EV charging without any capital investment, attracting drivers who spend time and money whilst their vehicle charges.
Why EV charging drives brand value:
- Increased footfall from EV drivers seeking convenient charging locations
- Extended dwell times encourage higher on-site spend
- Alignment with sustainability commitments and ESG reporting
- Competitive differentiation as EV adoption accelerates
- Future-proofing locations ahead of 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles
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Partnership opportunities
How the partnership works:
- Fully funded: Zest covers all installation, equipment and grid connection costs
- Revenue options: Ground rent or profit-share models available
- End-to-end delivery: Planning, commercial EV charging installation, operation and ongoing maintenance managed by Zest
- Driver support: 24/7 customer helpline managed by Zest
- Site visibility and promotion: Charging locations featured on the Zest app, Zapmap and key roaming platforms
- Flexible driver payments: App and contactless payment options, plus roaming via Octopus Electroverse, Allstar and Plugsurfing
Ideal locations:
- Drive-thru and drive to restaurants: Charging dwell times align with typical meal durations
- Coffee shops and cafés: Consistent 20-30 minute dwell times suit rapid charging
- Quick service restaurant car parks: Sites with high customer turnover and dedicated parking
- Roadside F&B locations: Capture passing traffic from A-roads and motorway junctions
- Franchise locations with customer parking: Scalability potential with multi-site rollout
HARDWARE SELECTION
Charging aligned with dwell times
Ultra-rapid chargers
150-300kW
Designed for quick 5-15 minute stops at high traffic locations
Rapid chargers
50-120kW
Perfect for shorter visits, with a charge top-up in 20-40 minutes
case studies
Zest's current partners
Central Co-op
Zest and Central Co-op partner to bring retail EV charging to new and existing stores in the Midlands, Lancashire and East Anglia.
Fast and rapid chargers across 26 stores, with charging speeds between 30kW and 120kW.
“We have ambitious goals to build on our longstanding Carbon Neutral commitments. Working with key partners like Zest to facilitate better access to EV charging moves us further along on our journey to sustainability.”
Andy Peake, Central Co-op Chief Operating Officer
KFC & Starbucks
Zest adds rapid EV charging to new Starbucks and KFC development in commercial EV charging partnership with site developer Stephen James Property.
Four 120kW rapid charging bays.
“We’re delighted to partner with Zest on this exciting new development. Adding high-quality EV charging to the site enhances the experience for visitors and supports the growing need for sustainable transport infrastructure in the region.”
Stephen Summerfield, Director at Stephen James Property
Aldi
Zest partners with site developer Morbaine Ltd. to open ultra-rapid EV charging facility at new Aldi store.
Four charging bays, each capable of delivering 160kW of power.
“We’re delighted to partner with Zest on this development. Adding ultra-rapid charging to the site enhances the offer for customers and futureproofs the location as demand for EV infrastructure continues to grow.”
Graham Adams, Director at Morbaine
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If you’re thinking of deploying EV charge points, or are interested in working with us, then we’d like to hear from you.