The Adil Group, the multi-site franchise operator, have lined up a number of new sites for Taco Bell, KFC, Costa Coffee and Burger King openings, MCA understands.

The group, which is led by Raja Adil, is opening Taco Bell stores in Glasgow’s Argyle St as well as Irvine, Linwood and Greenock.

It is opening KFC sites Hull Jameson St and Burger King outlets in Grantham and St Neots.

The Adil Group is opening Costa Coffee stores in Hawick and Rutherglen, as well as previously reported sites in Leyburn, Easingwold, Horncastle, Newton Aycliffe, and is eyeing Costa sites in Pitlochry, Crieff and Callendar.

The business, which also Best Western Hotels and Anytime Fitness, was founded by chairman Mohammed Adil OBE, who opened his first Wimpy restaurant in 1969.