Staff Reporter

The fast food chain has 54 restaurants across SA and 449 nationally.

The fast food chain also claims to have contributed over A$1 billion to the local supply chain.

The move comes amidst the brand’s ongoing transformation plan.

It is in the process of hiring 10,000 workers as part of the expansion plan.

The team up is the sixth and final episode of the chain’s Kentucky Fried Cookin’ series this year.

The chain wanted a campaign that differentiated from the emotional ads usually seen this time of year.

It will have 18 sites including a handful of permanent restaurants in London and delivery kitchens across the UK by December.

The timing and size of the deal “have yet to be finalised”.

The partnership will see EG Group franchise eight new trial stores, creating about 90 jobs.

It reported  'extremely strong sales' across its fledgling UK estate.

Lynx Purchasing is also calling for keeping menu descriptions flexible.

Rolling 12-month sales, however, was down 4.5% for managed pubs, bars and restaurants.

The round, which was oversubscribed, was led by Temasek.

It will also stretch into a range of digital-first extensions with influencer partnerships, gaming integration through Twitch and a consumer promotion of its new Slurpees.

She replaces inaugural chairperson, Helen Darch, who finished with the charity in June 2021 after three years.

Customers at participating outlets can try the new protein starting November 17.