Supermacs Closes Northern Ireland Restaurant, but Remains Committed to Region
Irish family fast food giant Supermacs has closed its only Northern Ireland restaurant in Foyleside Shopping Centre, Londonderry, citing internal decisions by the shopping centre as the reason. Despite this, Supermacs has expressed gratitude to staff and customers and remains committed to bringing the brand back to the region. The company, which operates over 100 restaurants across Ireland and employs over 2,700 people, has a long history of serving American-style burgers, chicken, fish, and sandwiches.
Key Takeaways:
- Supermacs closed its only Northern Ireland restaurant in Foyleside Shopping Centre, Londonderry, due to internal decisions by the shopping centre not to invest in the Food Court area.
- The company cited its outstanding team and loyal customers as a major factor in their gratitude for the time spent in the city.
- Supermacs expressed commitment to bringing the brand back to the region, despite the closure.
- The Foyleside Shopping Centre has plans for the redevelopment of the Food Court space, but details have not been confirmed.
- Supermacs employs over 2,700 people across 100 restaurants in Ireland.
- The company is famous for serving American-style burgers, chicken, fish, and sandwiches.
Statistics:
- Supermacs has closed its only Northern Ireland restaurant.
- Over 100 Supermacs restaurants operate across Ireland.
- The company employs over 2,700 people across Ireland.
- Supermacs has a long history of serving American-style burgers, chicken, fish, and sandwiches.
Sources:
- "Banbridge chef 'thrilled' to take the helm at Europa marking his second reign at two of the biggest hotels in Northern Ireland" by the Newsletter. (https://www.newsletter.co.uk/business/banbridge-chef-thrilled-to-take-the-helm-at-europa-marking-his-second-reign-at-two-of-the-biggest-hotels-in-northern-ireland-5238304)
- Statement by Supermacs spokesperson.