Franchise operator to create 40 new jobs with first restaurant in York

QFM Group, the Sheffield-based franchise operator, has acquired a 0.44 acre site at Monks Cross in York.

The franchise operates a number of renowned brands of quick service restaurants throughout the North of England and Scotland, including Costa Coffee, KFC and Taco Bell.

This latest investment will be QFM Group’s first restaurant in York and is expected to create approximately 40 new jobs.

York-based property development company, S Harrison, completed the sale of to QFM Group.

S Harrison has already developed part of the site into a 10,000 sq ft showroom, along with warehouse space, offices and a workshop area, for electrical contractor and retailer Herbert Todd & Son, which relocated to Monks Cross earlier this year.

Ann Scott from S Harrison said: “This site is in a prominent position, right next to Monks Cross Shopping Park and it will be a great location for both QFM Group and a well-known quick service restaurant to make their first foray into the vibrant York market.

“It will also make a valuable contribution to the local food and drink scene, as well as creating new jobs, so it’s good news for the area as a whole.”

Gareth Owen from QFM Group added: “We are excited about expanding into York. Monks Cross is a busy area, with high levels of footfall and is home to a wide range of high profile retailers and leisure businesses, which makes it one of the city’s most investable areas.

“It’s therefore a great opportunity for us, and we’re looking forward to unveiling our plans for a new, contemporary restaurant very soon.”