Church’s Texas Chicken and its sister company, Texas Chicken, plan to open up to 900 units in the U.K., France, Italy and Spain, according to a press release.
Over the past year, Church’s Texas Chicken and Texas Chicken opened 60 locations in 14 markets worldwide, strengthening the company’s global reach. The latest new development agreements will extend Texas Chicken’s footprint into five new countries, including Germany, Hungary, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Morocco, with more than 900 new restaurants planned over the coming years. With many additional deals in the pipeline, the company is on track to grow its international presence by more than 50% in the next four years and increase system sales to $2 billion by 2028.
“We are experiencing tremendous growth both domestically and internationally, with Europe playing a key role in our expansion strategy,” Roland Gonzalez, CEO of Church’s Texas Chicken and Texas Chicken, said in the release. “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 the Texas Chicken experience to new guests across the continent and this is just the beginning.”
Eric Hanson, VP of international development, said the brand’s current growth has been strategic.
“Through our research, we discovered an underserved segment of the marketplace that craves affordable, high-quality chicken. We are proud to fill that gap, offering exceptional taste and value in every meal while continuing to elevate our one-of-a-kind experience to more guests around the world,” Hanson said in the release.
Church’s Texas Chicken and Texas Chicken have more than 1,400 locations in 22 countries and global markets and system-wide sales of more than $1.5 billion. The brands have been owned by High Bluff Capital Partners and FS Investments since 2021.
Source: QSR Web
