A NEW KFC restaurant has opened in the Kingfisher Shopping Centre.

The restaurant, which was officially opened by Redditch mayor Juliet Brunner yesterday, is located on Kingfisher Walk, next to Wilko.

It is next other food outlets including Nandos and Prezzo.

A KFC spokesman said: “We are proud to be joining the offering at Kingfisher that will broaden the food offering and allow even more people to try our world famous, finger lickin’ chicken.”

Domonique Lippett, from the Kingfisher, added: “Our food outlets are extremely popular with shoppers and KFC is a brilliant addition, further enhancing us as a place where people can come to meet with family and friends and enjoy the range of leisure options on offer.

“The new addition demonstrates that big brands are committed to having a presence in Redditch, which is great for the local community as we continue to expand our offerings at the Kingfisher.”

The opening of the restaurant, the third in the town, has created around 30 jobs.