New Taco Bell locations to open across the UK, thanks to HSBC UK funding
The new funding will accelerate its expansion plans, with six new sites due to open across these regions in the coming months. Following these, the business plans to scale up to 12 new restaurants a year, building a portfolio of 50+ Taco Bell sites in the UK by 2029. The next phase of growth will focus on further locations in Wales, the South West, along the M4 and M5 corridors, plus further expansion in and around the Midlands.
The £20m investment programme is expected to create around 600 jobs and increase revenue by between 50 and 60 per cent as the business continues to expand. To help maintain this momentum, HSBC UK will also provide Campana with a Revolving Credit Facility, giving the business flexible access to capital as new locations are secured and construction and fit-outs get underway.
David Morgan, Finance Director at Campana, said: “Since opening our first Taco Bell 6 years ago, and with every additional new restaurant opening since, we’ve consistently seen strong demand for this much-loved brand, bringing craveable, Mexican-inspired flavours and unbeatable value to a new generation of UK consumers. SYMBRO Group is pleased to be partnering with HSBC UK again, with this latest funding enabling Campana to build on our momentum, expanding Taco Bell into new towns and cities across the UK.”
Paul Lane, Relationship Director at HSBC UK, added: “Campana has built a strong Taco Bell franchise business since opening its first location, and its ambitious rollout plans highlight the opportunity within the UK’s hospitality sector, despite ongoing pressures. The quick-service restaurant market continues to show resilience, with franchising offering a scalable and effective route to growth. Against this backdrop, the business’ clear expansion strategy and proven track record made a compelling case to support this significant funding package and its next phase of growth.” Campana is part of the SYMBRO Group. The Group currently owns and operates 60 QSR franchises across the UK and the Netherlands, including Taco Bell, Subway and Starbucks.
Campana currently operates Taco Bell locations across the South West, Wales and Midlands. Pictured is a Taco Bell drive-through in Cardiff
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