Canadian chicken chain opens second NI outlet

Popular Canadian fast food restaurant MB Chicken has opened its second Northern Ireland restaurant with Belfast’s Lord Mayor Mick Murray doing the honours.

The Odyssey complex opening marks the second branch in the UK and the first in a major UK city.

The launch was celebrated with the Belfast Giants, who share their home turf with the Canadian fast food giant.

MB Chicken is Canada’s largest and fastest-growing chicken quick-service restaurant.

The Belfast location is the second in the 55-year-old restaurant chain’s overseas expansion, following the success of the opening of its Lisburn outlet earlier this year.

“We are excited to announce that MB Chicken has crossed the road from Lisburn to Belfast as we continue our UK expansion plans,” said Dylan Powell, VP of international development.

“We’re delighted that ice hockey legends the Belfast Giants, who we are supporting for their 2024/ 2025 season, joined us for the launch with the Lord Mayor and we look forward to extending a big Canadian welcome to those living in or visiting the Belfast area this week.”

The new MB Chicken restaurant will be well placed to serve those attending sporting, entertainment and cultural events within the venue.

Established in St John’s, Newfoundland in 1969, Mary Brown’s Chicken now has 265 locations and counting.