Food Magazine August 2018 | Page 82

GASTRONOMY FOODS UK LIMITED

As KFC franchisee Gastronomy Foods leads the growth of the fast food in the UK , it has sought to retain its people focused culture whilst driving quality results

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F or over 70 years , Kentucky Fried Chicken ,

now popularised as KFC , has captured the hearts ( and appetites ) of its customers . Turning the restaurant industry on its head upon launching in the UK in the 1960s , the brand has become the second-largest restaurant chain worldwide , developing services and products which are quick , high quality , and most importantly , so delicious that customers come back for more .
Increasingly busy lifestyles have led to the exponential growth of the food and beverage industry , where it has amassed $ 90.173mn in revenue in 2018 . KFC franchisee Gastronomy Foods has been part of the brand for over a decade , successfully enticing new and existing customers with mouth-watering products in alignment with local tastes and preferences , whilst housing a unique , people-focused culture .
Behind the franchise ’ s ongoing success , owner Akram Khan ’ s passion for the brand is clear to see . From working as a part-time cook at the age of 16 , his emphasis on excellent products and exceptional hospitality , with a focus on speed , has seen the brand recently amass a turnover of £ 52mn . With 15
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