Chick-fil-A has announced that it will open a restaurant in the UK as part of its global expansion. According to press releaseChick-fil-A will open sites in Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool and London. This will be the restaurant's first location outside the United States.
“Serving our communities is at the heart of everything we do and we look forward to continuing our long-term investment in the UK by bringing Chick-fil-A’s delicious food and signature hospitality to Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool and London. ” he said. Anita Costello, Chief International Officer, Chick-fil-A; “From creating jobs to supporting local causes, we are excited about the positive impact our first restaurant will have on the communities it serves.”
In recognition of the opening of its new UK locations, Chick-fil-A will donate 25,000 pounds (or $32,600) to local non-profit organizations in each city. According to reports face wireeach of these news locations will now be able to participate in the “Chick-fil-A Shared Table” program, where restaurant owners can donate leftover food to local shelters, food banks, soup kitchens, and other nonprofit organizations. Masu.
“We are always mindful of the impact our restaurants have on the communities they serve and strive to make a positive impact in communities across the UK,” said Joanna Simmons, head of Chick-fil-A’s UK operations. said. “Caring about people while serving great food is at the heart of our brand, and we encourage local owner-operators to partner with organizations that support their local communities. ”
Last year, the initiative served more than seven million meals in the US and Canada, and will serve British chicken and 100% cage-free eggs raised on welfare-certified farms.
Overall, Chick-fil-A plans to invest more than $100 million in the UK over the next 10 years, and the restaurant's expansion into its UK footprint will create approximately 400 new jobs across licensed and franchised restaurants. will be done.
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