DOZENS queued to be among the first to try out the city's lip licking new chicken shop.
Southern Fried Chicken (SFC) was officially opened on April 17 at 66 Castle Street. The first 100 customers through the doors were rewarded with a free meal, leading dozens to queue outside the door.
Balloons in the brand's classic red and yellow colour, as well as a balloon arch, decorated the freshly renovated premises, with touch screen ordering systems and lit up menus showcasing a range of chicken meals and soft drinks.
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Manager Om Ayra said: "It feels great, I'm feeling really comfortable and happy. You can see today how things have turned out.
"We try to do different things, Southern Fried Chicken have their own taste so hopefully everyone will like it."
SFC was established in the United Kingdom in 1973, now with more than 200 franchised outlets across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Meals include buckets of chicken, fries and drinks, starting at £19.99 for three people, wing meals at £5.50 and a selection of burgers including the vegan "meatfree".
The branch is open from 11am-11pm every day.
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