IT'S been a gloomy few years on the high street but 2025 will bring some exciting new openings - including debut sites from a number of US fast food giants. Those travelling over the pond include Chick-fil-A and Velvet Taco, who follow hot on the heels of brands including Dave's Hot Chicken , Wingstop and Popeyes. 1 Shoppers will see a number of new brands on the high street in 2025 Credit: Alamy British chains are also expanding on high streets and in retail parks, as some see opportunities despite tough times for others.
As well as new entrants a number of well-known retailers have returned to the high street recently including nostalgic 1990s brand Toys R Us and homeware and fashion outlet Cath Kidston . Here are some of the openings that might be popping up near you in 2025: Chick-fil-A American fast food giant Chick-fil-A is crossing the pond and bringing its beloved chicken sandwiches to UK high streets in 2025. READ MORE IN MONEY PRIMARK PRO I spend THOUSANDS in Primark as a personal shopper - I get free retail therapy TAX HIKE All the retailers warning of price hikes after Budget tax raid including Greggs The chain has confirmed it will open two restaurants in Belfast as well as single sites in Leeds, Liverpool, and London.
The sites will open over two years starting in 2025. Chick-fil-A last opened a temporary pop-up in Reading back in 2019. The fast food brand operates more than 3,000 sites across the U.
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