US fast food chain ‘better than KFC’ to open first UK sites as it confirms plans to open 900 branches

A US fast food chain that has been branded “better than KFC” to open first UK sites as it confirms plans to open 900 branches.

Church's Chicken has confirmed it is “setting its sights” on Britain as part of its growth plans.

Church's currently has 1,400 across 22 countries, including and Iraq.

But bosses are now looking to expand further and are targeting 900 locations across the globe.

In a statement the group said the company would look at opening locations in the UK, , , and

Roland Gonzalez, chief ofChurch’s Texas ChickenandTexas Chicken, said: “The European QSR market is evolving rapidly, driven by a growing demand for convenience and quick-service restaurant options.

“We see huge potential to bring theTexas Chickenexperience to new guests across the continent, and this is just the beginning.”;

American diners have raved about the brand's fried chicken and biscuits, which is a savoury bread in the UK served with meals.

Some have even gone as far as to say it taste better than KFC,

Taking to one impressed customer said: “I gotta say it was the best fried chicken I’ve had in a long time.

“Better than and KFC..the biscuits, sides, everything was just way better.”

While another person said: “Church’s is HELLA underrated. Super good food for an affordable price.”

It is one of many US fast food joints ramping up its presence in the UK.

opened the first of five restaurants as the start of the year.

The famous fried chicken brand that it would launch in Northern , Leeds, , and .

The chain briefly touched down with a temporary pop-up in Reading back in 2019.

The restaurant opened inside an Applegreen service station in Lisburn, County Antrim, on the Lisburn South motorway.

The petrol station provider already has a partnership with Chick-fil-A restaurants in the US.

AMERICAN FAST FOOD CHAINS IN THE UK

Many US brands are ramping up their presence in the UK, much to the delight of customers.

Carl's Jr opened its first site in the UK this month in .

The site, which caters for 50 customers at a time, has been launched by the Boparan Restaurant Group.

Meanwhile, damily entertainment and dining centre Chuck E Cheese is reportedly planning to launch six branches acrossand.

Milton Keyes, , , , , and have all been named as areas where the Texas-based is keen to launch.

A number of reports have said the iconic chain is keen to capitalise on a growing appetite in the UK for redemption games – which sees customers play games to win tickets that can be exchanged for prizes.