Chick-fil-A, the American fast-food chain, has announced five new locations as part of its second attempt to enter the British market. The 56-year old family-owned company, which operates more than 3,000 restaurant in the United States and Puerto Rico, will open five new restaurants in the UK within the next two-years. London, Leeds, and Liverpool, as well as two Belfast branches, have been chosen.
The company said that the expansion will create 400 new jobs in licensed and franchised restaurants. It also stated that it plans to invest over $100 million dollars in the next 10 years. The Atlanta-based chain is owned by the Cathy Family. They opened their first pop-up shop in Reading in 2019. The site was shut down after six months following protests from gay rights activists who demanded a boycott due to the company’s donation history to groups that were anti-LBGT.
The Cathay family has donated money to a variety of organisations, many of which are associated with anti-LGBT views. Chick-fil A is still deeply rooted in the Christian beliefs of its founder. In America, restaurants are closed on Sundays to allow staff time with family or for worship.
Chick-fil-A hopes to attract UK franchise partners by offering what it calls a “unique”, owner-operator-model, which requires an investment of about $10,000 from the franchisee. The franchisee is responsible for running the business on a daily basis as part of their ownership structure. Operators will not be the owners of the property, unlike KFC or Burger King.
The latest American catering company to attempt to cross the Atlantic is Popeyes. Popeyes, a Louisiana-fried chicken specialist , made its London debut in 2021. It now has over 40 branches. Wendy’s plans to open 400 restaurants in Britain as part of an expansion across Europe. Tim Hortons, a Canadian coffee chain has expanded its portfolio in Britain to 75 restaurants, since the launch in 2017.
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