First Look - York shopping park welcomes popular fast food chain
KFC opened in Monk Cross Shopping Park on Saturday (October 17) (Image: KFC)
A major fast-food chain has opened at a York shopping park.
KFC has come to Monks Cross Shopping Park, opening to customers for the first time on Saturday (October 17).
The drive-thru restaurant, is part of the chain’s £1.5 billion UK and Ireland growth plan, which aims to deliver 500 new restaurants and more than 7,000 jobs over the next decade.
It features seating for 64 guests, with delivery and drive thru lanes available for those preferring to get to eat at home or on the move.
It restaurant has seating for 64 guests, with delivery and drive thru lanes available for those preferring to get to eat at home or on the move (Image: KFC)
The site is among the first in the UK to showcase the latest KFC restaurant design and will have a dedicated waiting area for delivery drivers.
It is also be fitted with four digital ordering kiosks and has parking space for 15 vehicles.
The opening is expected to create 40 new jobs in the local community, including a mixture of Team Member, Team Leader and management roles.
The site is among the first in the UK to showcase the latest KFC restaurant design and will have a dedicated waiting area for delivery drivers (Image: KFC)
Dan Marshall, head of franchise operations at KFC UK and Ireland, said: "We meant business when we announced our £1.5 billion growth plans, and the opening of our brand-new Monks Cross restaurant puts that ambition into action.
"Our partnerships with franchisees like Adil Group are the backbone of these growth plans – together we’re bringing KFC to more people, investing in the places we serve and creating new opportunities for local communities.
"With 40 new jobs and a brilliant new team ready to go, we can’t wait to see the continued growth delivered by one of our key partners."
The opening is expected to create 40 new jobs in the local community, including a mixture of Team Member, Team Leader and management roles (Image: KFC)
The new Monks Cross restaurant will be operated by the Adil Group, a KFC franchise partner of 22 years.
KFC’s full menu is on offer, including the recently launched Tenders & Dips range and the limited-edition Mozzamelt menu, which features the Mozzamelt Burger and Mozza Dipping Feast.
Raja Adil, CEO of the Adil Group, said: "There’s been a huge amount of work behind the scenes to get the new Monks Cross restaurant ready, so it’ll be a proud moment for the whole team when we open the doors.
"It’s another important step in our growth, and we’re looking forward to creating more opportunities for our people, becoming part of more local communities and, of course, serving up plenty of KFC favourites."