25/09/2024

Deputy First Minister Welcomes Chick-fil-A's Plans To Open In NI

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has welcomed news that Chick-fil-A is to open in Northern Ireland.

On a social media post she said: "It was great to engage with the company and have the confirmation this morning that Northern Ireland is part of the first wave of UK restaurants."

The US fast-food giant is preparing to enter the UK market, with its first restaurants scheduled to open in early 2025. This marks the company's first permanent location outside North America.
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With over 2,800 locations in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, this 55-year-old family-owned business is renowned for its signature Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich.




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