OUR PEOPLE

The Team Behind MR Groups

Meet the founders and leaders who have built MR Groups from a single franchise into a group of 7 businesses serving communities across the UK every day.

People-First. Community-Focused. Built to Last.

MR Groups is led by a close-knit founding team with hands-on experience across fuel retail, South Indian hospitality, event catering, and online commerce. Every business in the group was started, built, and is run by people who are personally invested in its success.

From managing 12 MFG fuel forecourts across England and Wales to running Dosa Corner restaurant in Dudley, Frango's chicken shops, Chennaiwala catering, and two online retail brands — our leadership team is directly involved in operations at every level.

We don't manage from a distance. We're on the ground, in the stores, in the kitchen, and with the customers.

MR Groups team at Fordhouses Londis location
Founder & Managing Director

Roystan Seemampillai

"At MR Group, we operate as a premier independent retail and hospitality group across the West Midlands and surrounding regions. Managing and operating a diverse portfolio—including our fuel forecourts under Motor Fuel Group (MFG) and SGN franchises, authentic dining, events, and e-commerce platforms—we focus on delivering excellent customer service. Our success is built on our dedicated community of employees, and we are committed to providing rewarding career pathways and local job opportunities across all our divisions."

MR Group Service Station Ltd
Roystan Seemampillai - Founder & Managing Director, MR Group

Common Questions About MR Groups

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Where does MR Groups operate?

MR Groups is a UK-based diversified retail and hospitality group operating across the West Midlands, Herefordshire, Wiltshire, Staffordshire, Wales, and the South West of England. Our registered headquarters is based in Stourbridge.

Which brands and franchises are run by the group?

We operate 12 fuel forecourt sites franchised under Motor Fuel Group (MFG) and SGN carrying fuel brands such as BP, Texaco, Esso, and Morrisons. In hospitality, we own and operate Dosa Corner (South Indian restaurant in Dudley), Russell Hall Café, Frango's (quick-service chicken shops in Burton and coming soon to Lye), Chennaiwala Catering, and the Prince Banqueting Suite.

How does MR Groups support local communities?

We believe in hands-on, community-focused operations. We employ 50+ local staff members across our Midlands sites, source fresh inventory from local food supply chains, and keep our key retail services running 24/7. By keeping management active on the ground, we ensure high compliance and high standards for all our sites.

Can customers order online from Liquor Cart and Chennaiwala Groceries?

Both platforms are in active development. Liquor Cart will offer premium home delivery of spirits, wines, and beers. Chennaiwala Groceries will serve families and commercial caterers with spices, lentils, rice, frozen foods, and cash-and-carry wholesale bulk orders. Check our E-Commerce page for launch updates.

Is Chennaiwala affiliated with the catering services and party hall?

Yes, both are operated under the Chennaiwala brand by MR Groups. Chennaiwala Catering provides premium South Indian wedding and corporate catering, while Prince Banqueting Suite is our private banqueting venue that accommodates up to 600 guests in our main hall, or 700 guests across both floors combined, with fully integrated in-house catering.

The Principles Behind Every Decision

Community First

Every business we run — from our fuel forecourts to our restaurant and catering brands — exists to serve the community around it. We employ locally, source locally, and invest locally.

Operational Excellence

We hold every MR Groups site to the highest standards. Whether it's a fuel forecourt under the MFG franchise or a Frango's kitchen, quality and consistency are non-negotiable.

Growing Responsibly

We grow at a pace that lets us maintain quality. From 1 franchise to 12 sites, and from one restaurant to a full hospitality division — every step has been deliberate.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

MR Groups was built by entrepreneurs and continues to be run with that mindset. We take considered risks, back new ideas, and support the people in our team to grow alongside the business.

Proud Franchise Operators Under MFG & SGN

MR Groups is a franchise operator — not a franchisor. We run our 12 fuel forecourt sites under franchise agreements with Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK's largest independent forecourt operator, and SGN.

Being part of the MFG network means our sites benefit from: Established fuel supply agreements — BP, Texaco, Esso, Morrisons In-store brand partnerships — Costa Express, M&S Food, Budgens, Nisa Industry-leading operational support and compliance standards Access to one of the UK's most trusted forecourt networks
Motor Fuel Group
SGN
BP
Texaco
Esso
Morrisons
Costa Express

Be Part of What We're Building

MR Groups is growing — and we're always looking for great people to grow with us. Whether you're interested in a role at one of our fuel forecourts, in our restaurants, with the catering team, or at Frango's Lye when it opens — we'd love to hear from you.

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Featured Opportunity

Frango's Lye — Opening Soon

We're building our launch team for the brand-new Frango's chicken shop opening in Lye. Apply today to secure your position before we open.

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Want to Know More About MR Groups?

MR Group Ltd
12 Sandon Road, Stourbridge
West Midlands, DY9 8XY
Phone: +44 (0) 7446 057437
Email: Roystan@mrgrp.co.uk