Chicken restaurant plans show a "great vote of confidence' in Sheffield city centre," says council leader
Chicken restaurant moving into prominent Barker’s Pool building
Sheffield Council leader’s Fran Belbin says a chicken restaurant opening in a prominent city centre location is ‘”another great vote of confidence in Sheffield city centre”.
It comes as the American chicken restaurant chain Wingstop moves forward plans to open in the Barker’s Pool building which was for generation the site of the former Gaumont and Odeon cinemas. It is just yards from the former site of John Lewis and Cole Brothers.
The company’s branding has now appeared on hoardings outside the remodelled building, which is already home to the sports bar Box.
Coun Belbin said: "We're delighted to welcome Wingstop to Sheffield and to see another internationally recognised brand choosing Heart of the City as its new home.
"This is another great vote of confidence in Sheffield city centre and in the transformation that has taken place over recent years. A recognisable name such as Wingstop will help to attract even more people into the city centre and adding to the fantastic mix of businesses already here.
"The opening is another exciting milestone for Heart of the City and demonstrates the growing appeal of Sheffield as a place to invest, work, visit and spend time."
Wingstop began franchising in 1997 and has seen growth internationally, including significant expansion across the UK in recent years. Once open, the new city centre location will be split over two floors.
The opening date has yet to be confirmed.