Entrepreneurs invest £400,000 to bring fast-food concept to Wolverhampton

ENTREPRENEURS Vince Worley and Michael Webster have invested £400,000 to bring the UK’s first drive-through Southern Fried Chicken outlet to Wolverhampton.

The two men, both directors in Wolverhampton-based indoor playground Go Kidz Go and joint owners of the Fun 4 Kidz nursery on Moseley Road, have bought into the fast food brand following its success in other parts of the UK.

The duo chose to invest in SFC after identifying niche in the market for a drive through restaurant on the busy Bilston Road, which sees around 15,000 passers-by a day.

The entrepreneurs invested in SFC following a major brand revamp after its managing director’s appearance on Channel 4’s Undercover Boss in 2012.

The new franchise is SFC’s first drive through, ahead of the concept being rolled out across other regions in the UK.

Mr Worley said: “We are delighted to take on SFC as we are confident that our current business experience will compliment this new venture.

“Quality, quick service restaurants are a booming industry, which makes SFC a great employer for the Wolverhampton region.”

The restaurant has already created 20 jobs for the region, with plans to take on more staff in the near future.

Andrew Withers, managing director of SFC, added: “We are delighted that Vince and Michael have chosen to invest in the new SFC drive-through concept. They are one of the first few to tap into the revived brand and recognise its potential. We have great plans to grow the business and aim to become one of the leading quick service restaurant brands in the UK over the next five years.”