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The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Legendary US fast food chain to open first restaurant in Ireland next month with location revealed
A LEGENDARY US fast food chain is set to open its first restaurant in Ireland next month - and the store's location has been revealed. Applegreen will open Ireland's first Taco Bell this September. 2 Taco Bell will open in Ireland next month Credit: Getty Images 2 And it will be coming to Applegreen Credit: Alamy Live News Operating at over 8,000 locations globally, Taco Bell is known for its Mexican-inspired fast food, such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos. The restaurant will be part of a new €15 million motorway service area at Junction 6 on the M3 in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath. The Dunshaughlin service hub will include other well-known brands. These will include an M&S Food shop, a Burger King, a Braeburn Coffee Café and Applegreen's new deli counter brand Crafted. What's more, it will offer dine-in seating, takeaway and drive-thru facilities. Back in May, Applegreen first revealed plans to bring Taco Bell to Ireland in May, and it intends to open several outlets nationwide over the next five years. The company has not yet confirmed the next locations. Matthew Johnson, New Market Lead for Taco Bell Europe, said the company is excited to bring its food to Ireland. He said: 'We are thrilled to bring Taco Bell's innovative and flavourful menu to Ireland. Taco Bell unveils its next-generation drive-thru with a major change to how you get your orders 'This expansion is a testament to our commitment to growing our brand globally and delivering exceptional dining experiences to new markets. "We believe that our unique offering will resonate with consumers in Ireland, providing a new and exciting dining option that celebrates bold flavours and a fun, vibrant atmosphere." Applegreen has already launched Taco Bell outlets at several Welcome Break service areas in Britain. The Irish openings will follow a similar model - with Dunshaughlin chosen for its heavy daily traffic and commuter links. What's more, Wendy's is set to open up ten new restaurants in Ireland this year. Corrib Oil Service Station has reached an agreement with the legendary fast-food chain to become its franchise partner in Ireland. And the initial site locations across the country are set to be announced later this year. It will include standalone Wendy's restaurants and new offerings at Corrib Oil Service Station site locations. President International of Wendy's Company, EJ Wunsch, has said that Ireland is a great market for the fast-food chain's long term growth. He said: "With a proven track record of outstanding operations and a significant growth history, we are confident that Corrib Oil is the right partner to drive Wendy's expansion in Ireland."
Irish Daily Mirror
12-08-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Applegreen confirms when and where Ireland's first Taco Bell will open
Applegreen will open Ireland's first Taco Bell restaurant in September as part of a €15 million investment in a new motorway service area at Junction 6 on the M3 in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath. Applegreen is creating just over 100 new jobs at the new Dunshaughlin facility, which will also include an M&S Food shop-in-shop outlet, a new Braeburn Coffee Café, a Burger King restaurant, and Crafted, Applegreen's bespoke new deli offering. The new service area will also have an Applegreen convenience store, a service station forecourt, and an initial 8 ultra-Fast EV charging ports, capable of speeds up to 400kW, with more chargers to come when further power is available at the site. 'When we announced our plan to bring Taco Bell to Ireland back in April, we were thrilled to see that our customers were just as excited as we were about bringing Taco Bell here,' said Seamus Stapleton, Managing Director of Applegreen's Republic of Ireland business. 'We're delighted to confirm today that Ireland's first Taco Bell will be located at Applegreen's new motorway service area on the M3 at Dunshaughlin and it will open in September. We plan to open several additional Taco Bell restaurants at our Irish locations over the next five years, and we will update consumers as soon as we have more news of future restaurants.' Applegreen (Image: Google Maps) Matthew Johnson, New Market Lead for Taco Bell Europe said that 'by partnering with Applegreen, Taco Bell is able to bring our iconic menu and unique dining experience to Ireland and continue to grow as a global brand.' The partnership with Applegreen 'will enhance Taco Bell's presence in Europe, solidifying our regional footprint but also propelling our global growth ambitions,' he added. The opening of the new Dunshaughlin motorway service area is part of Applegreen's €1 billion plan to expand its business in Ireland, the UK and the United States over the next five years, according to Mr Stapleton. 'This is a very significant addition to the Applegreen network in Ireland, as we're opening a state-of-the-art new facility on the M3, which up until now didn't have a dedicated services option.' Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Irish Examiner
12-08-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Ireland's first Taco Bell to open next month at new €15m Applegreen in Meath
Ireland's first Taco Bell restaurant will open next month as part of Applegreen's €15m motorway service development in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath. The service station is located at junction six of the M3. Applegreen said it will create 100 new jobs at the facility, which will also include an M&S Food shop-in-shop, a new Braeburn Coffee Café, a Burger King, and Crafted, Applegreen's new deli offering. Seamus Stapleton, managing director of Applegreen's Republic of Ireland business, said the company plans to add several more Taco Bell restaurants at Irish locations over the next five years. Matthew Johnson, new market lead for Taco Bell Europe, said 'by partnering with Applegreen, Taco Bell is able to bring our iconic menu and unique dining experience to Ireland and continue to grow as a global brand'. The new Dunshaughlin service station is part of Applegreen's €1bn plan to expand operations in Ireland, the UK, and the United States over the next five years. The facility will be open 24/7, while food outlets will trade daily from 6am until 11pm, with individual opening times for each outlet. 'This is a very significant addition to the Applegreen network in Ireland, as we're opening a state-of-the-art new facility on the M3, which up until now didn't have a dedicated services option,' Mr Stapleton said. Applegreen was founded in Dublin in 1992 and now has almost 200 locations nationwide. It also operates extensively in the UK and US. In the US, Applegreen runs 181 sites and was recently awarded a 35-year contract to operate 18 highway service plazas in Massachusetts. In the UK, its Welcome Break business operates 60 sites, including 36 motorway service areas and 31 hotels. The company employs approximately 16,000 people.
RTÉ News
12-08-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Applegreen to open Taco Bell in new €15m motorway service area on M3
Fuel and forecourt retailer Applegreen said it will open the country's first Taco Bell restaurant in September as part of a €15m investment in a new motorway service area at Junction 6 on the M3 in Dunshaughlin in Co Meath. Applegreen is creating just over 100 new jobs at the new Dunshaughlin facility. It will include an M&S Food shop-in-shop outlet, a new Braeburn Coffee Café, a Burger King restaurant, and Crafted - Applegreen's new deli offering - as well as a convenience store, a service station forecourt, and an initial eight ultra-Fast EV charging ports, with more chargers to come when further power is available at the site. The opening of the new Dunshaughlin motorway service area is part of Applegreen's €1 billion plan to expand its business in Ireland, the UK and the US over the next five years. The Dunshaughlin facility is Applegreen's largest single investment project in Ireland this year. Applegreen opened its first service station in Ballyfermot in Dublin in 1992 and now operates almost 200 locations in the Irish market. It typically invests over €50m every year in the Irish market on new store openings, upgrades and improvements. The company has been rapidly expanding its partnership with M&S Food in recent years and now offers M&S products at 30 of its outlets. It plans to expand the partnership to 60 outlets over the medium term. Seamus Stapleton, Managing Director of Applegreen's Republic of Ireland business, said the company plans to open several additional Taco Bell restaurants at its Irish locations over the next five years. "The new Dunshaughlin service area will also see the launch our new Crafted Kitchen & Deli - offering good, honest Irish food, crafted just for you. Crafted will bring a range of new products and will also continue to offer customers deli favourites, such as chicken fillet rolls and breakfast rolls," he added. Matthew Johnson, New Market Lead for Taco Bell Europe, said that by partnering with Applegreen, Taco Bell is able to bring its iconic menu and unique dining experience to Ireland and continue to grow as a global brand. "The partnership will Applegreen will enhance Taco Bell's presence in Europe, solidifying our regional footprint but also propelling our global growth ambitions," he added. In the US, Applegreen has 181 sites, and more than 300 branded food outlets. It was recently awarded a 35-year contract to operate 18 highway service plazas in Massachusetts. Applegreen will invest $750m to build nine new service areas and upgrade and modernise the other nine locations. It also recently started work on a new $70m project to build four new highway service plazas in Colorado. In the UK, Applegreen's Welcome Break business operates 60 sites, including 36 motorway service areas, and 31 hotels.
7NEWS
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Matty J and Laura have revealed their most controversial reno choice yet
Reality stars Matthew Johnson and Laura Byrne have revealed their latest renovation updates, including their most controversial choice yet. The Bachelor favourites have been renovating a retro seaside property on the South Coast of New South Wales since they purchased it at auction in June 2024 for $2.19 million. The oceanfront house, known as ' Chante Mer house ' (sing the sea), has an Instagram account that charts updates with over 129,000 followers. Since choosing to share their progress, fans of the couple have been all too willing to share their opinions on the design decisions - and this latest reveal has been no different. Last month, Laura shared a post to the account with the caption, "Here is the great fireplace reveal for everyone who has been following along. The most controversial of all our reno choices and the heart of our little home." Loading Instagram Post In the video, Laura explains that she chose the controversial "spew tiles" because they wanted a "bold and beautiful" choice for the heart of their home. The Toni May jewellery designer said she couldn't "be more happy with how it's all turned out," and then urged followers to embrace fun when making design decisions. "Here's your reminder that it's ok to do something really fun with your interiors." Comments on the post were overwhelming positive with followers saying, "It's perfect", "Absolutely love it" and "Stunning". Another big reveal from the couple was the before and after of the downstairs bedroom. In the video, Matty J shares that he and Laura originally wanted a colour for the walls - alternating between yellow, green and salmon - but ultimately went for a neutral. "Thank god we came to our senses and went with a warm white," he said in the post. They choose a rattan bed frame, paired with toffee and green sheets, marble side tables, blue chair and a white floor rug. Followers were very complimentary about the view and styling of the room saying, "Love it", "Looks fabulous", and "The view is too good." Loading Instagram Post The couple also shared images of the foyer with polka dot sconce and marble console with the caption, "Making an entrance, our little foyer area full of personality." This was a far cry from the opinions shared when the couple revealed their main bathroom. Originally pink, the room was gutted and transformed to include a double shower, beige and bone subway stripe tiles and antique brass fittings. While some enthused about the updates, "MY JAW DROPPED! I love it" and "It's amazing", others were far from keen "I love you guys but I hate this. Sorry just hurts my eyes" and "Ekkk sorry but way too much going on. Seems all over the place and doesn't match". It seems followers are more on board with the more recent design decisions. But these weren't the only exciting reveals to come from the couple recently. In April, the parents-of-two shared that they were expecting a third child - another little girl to join the family.
