KFC franchisee Gastronomy to more than double restaurant count
This follows the announcement in May that KFC was doubling down on its commitment to the UK and Ireland with a £1.5bn growth plan, which will see KFC open a further 500 restaurants in the market over the next decade
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KFC franchise partner Gastronomy has signed a deal to more than double the number of KFC restaurants over the next five years, adding more than 50 restaurants to its portfolio.
Backed by HSBC, Gastronomy will grow to over 100 KFC restaurants across the UK by 2030.
The new openings will focus on the North West, East and West Midlands, Shropshire and Wales where the brand sees the greatest growth potential and will be a mix of drive thrus and restaurants with parking.
This follows the announcement in May that KFC was doubling down on its commitment to the UK and Ireland with a £1.5bn growth plan, which will see KFC open a further 500 restaurants in the market over the next decade.
Acky Khan, CEO of Gastronomy, said: “In all my 30 years with the brand, I’ve never been more excited to grow and invest in KFC. There’s a boldness in the marketing calendar, with new products that are driving real relevance with consumers and getting us noticed. It’s the best yet, and it’s the perfect moment to lean in. That’s why we’re incredibly proud to be strengthening our partnership with KFC and growing to 100 restaurants across the UK.
“The ambition within KFC is electric, and backed by a hugely supportive leadership team, we see lots of potential to unlock the next phase of our growth story. This investment is testament to the hard work of our people and will provide incredible opportunities for our team members to grow and develop long term careers with us.”
Rob Swain, UK General Manager of KFC, added: “We’re hungry to grow our footprint across the UK & Ireland, and strong partnerships with our franchisees are our secret recipe. We’re proud to be continuing to grow our partnership with Gastronomy. Acky represents the very best of our franchisees: growth-focused, ambitious, and totally committed to KFC. His journey from one restaurant to over 40 – and now aiming for 100 – is the kind of ambition that fuels our brand.
“This is just one example of the momentum powering KFC right now – from our restaurant teams to our franchisees and leadership – we’re all fired up to grow the business, connect with the next generation of consumers, and bring our unbeatable chicken to even more people across the UK and Ireland.”
