US-based quick-service restaurant chain Chick-fil-A has revealed the initial locations of its forthcoming UK restaurants.

With more than 3,000 outlets in the US, Puerto Rico and Canada, the brand plans locations beyond North America with new restaurants in Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool and London.

Chick-fil-A intends to launch five restaurants in the UK within the next two years, utilising both licensed and locally owned and operated models.

Chick-fil-A aims to invest more than $100m in the UK up to 2033. Its initial expansion will generate 400 new jobs at both licensed and franchised locations.

Chick-fil-A restaurants will offer chicken sourced from the UK and use 100% free-range eggs from farms that meet welfare certification standards.

The UK menu will feature items such as the Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, freshly prepared salads and hand-breaded nuggets.

Chick-fil-A chief international officer Anita Costello said: “Serving communities is at the heart of everything we do, and we look forward to bringing Chick-fil-A’s delicious food and signature hospitality to Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool and London, and continuing our long-term investment in the UK.

“From job creation to supporting local causes, we are excited about the positive impact our first restaurants will have in the communities they serve.”

Chick-fil-A UK operations head Joanna Symonds said: “We’ve always cared about the impact of our restaurants on the local communities that we serve, and we strive to positively impact areas throughout the UK.

“Caring for people while delivering great food is at the heart of our brand, and we encourage our local owner-operators to partner with organisations that support their local communities.”

In September 2024, Chick-fil-A announced plans to open between 25 and 30 new restaurants in Michigan by the end of 2028.