Chopstix, the fast growing noodle bar chain, has signed a franchise deal with petrol station operator Applegreen to launching sites in Ireland.
The first site under the deal opened this month in Galway, with a number of further openings set to come online later this year.
Joe Barrett, chief operations officer at Applegreen, said: “We are delighted to introduce Chopstix Noodle Bar to our newest Applegreen store in Tuam Road, Galway. Along with our customary food offers our Customers can now enjoy a healthier Oriental quick service restaurant option, which can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. By adding Chopstix Group UK, this fresh new noodle offer to our portfolio of franchise partners we are giving our Customers a wider choice for eating on the go.”
Menashe Sadik, founding partner at Chopstix Group UK, said: “Our Chopstix Noodle Bar franchise partnership with Applegreen enables us to realise our ambitious expansion programme, working with Ireland’s largest independent forecourt retailer who’s values match our own, fresh, flavoursome and exceptional value for money delivering customer satisfaction. Our healthier Oriental fusion quick service restaurants satisfy the nation’s appetite.”
Applegreen already offers a large number of quick service restaurants, such as Subway, Burger King and Costa Coffee.
Earlier this month, Chopstix launched a new franchise and licensing model to consolidate its restaurants and processes as it aims to have an estate of 600 to 800 UK sites.
The group currently operates 23 sites around the UK and has a further 22 under its existing franchise agreement.
