KFC and HMSHost International, which operates food and beverage concessions in airports, have opened their first airport restaurant in the departures lounge of Manchester Airport’s Terminal Three – creating 50 new jobs for local people.
“This agreement with KFC marks a significant milestone in our strategy to increase our footprint in the rapidly expanding and dynamic UK marketplace through a strong international brand,” says Walter Seib, CEO of HMSHost International.
“We’re delighted to open this popular concept as part of the ongoing development of Terminal Three.”
Stephen Turner, commercial director at Manchester Airport, said: “We are delighted to launch the first ever KFC airside at a UK airport and I am sure the outlet will be incredibly popular with our passengers in Terminal Three.
“The well-known iconic brand will offer passengers something different, and complements the other food and beverage offering within the terminal.”
Manchester Terminal Three sees more than 8.5 million passengers through its gates each year.
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