The KFC franchise has expanded once again, opening its 60th store in Trinidad and Tobago on Monday.

The store, in X-tra Plaza, Sangre Grande, opened on Monday with the reopening of the food and beverage industry.

[caption id="attachment_902106" align="alignnone" width="1024"] KFC opened their 60th location on the Eastern Main Road, Guiaco, Sangre Grande. - Photo by Roger Jacob[/caption]

Food service businesses had been closed since March after the government announced restrictions owing to a spike in covid19 cases.

In a statement, the company said expanding its operations creates career opportunities in the fast-food industry and shows the confidence the brand has in the local economy.

[caption id="attachment_902109" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Third from left, Roger Rambhrose (KFC vice president), alongside brand analyst Trisha Baksh, brand leader Sophia Doldron and marketing manager Jillian Kalloo-Escayg, during the official opening of the newest location at Guiaco, Sangre Grande. - Photo by Roger Jacob[/caption]

The branch is currently offering drive-through, curbside pick-up and home delivery.

Vice President of KFC Roger Rambharose said the branch had an excellent opening, with the first few customers receiving free meals.

[caption id="attachment_902107" align="alignnone" width="1024"] KFC Couple: Pritam Persad and his wife Risha chow down on their favorite KFC meal on Monday. The couple purchased their meal at the newly opened Guiaco, Sangre Grande location. - Photo by Roger Jacob[/caption]

“The customers are really excited,” he said. “KFC Trinidad is the most penetrated market in the world, and this will take us much further.”