Fast food chain that ‘beats McDonald’s’ quietly opens its first branch in the UK
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A FAST food chain branded better than McDonald's has quietly opened its first branch in the UK. Amsterdam-based Fat Phill's has pulled up the shutters on a new restaurant in the nation's capital London. The spot in Clapham Junction welcomed in customers for the first time at the end of 2024 - it's 20th opening in five years.
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The chain, which one blogger has previously said "beats out McDonald's and KFC", sells everything from burgers to waffle fries. Shoppers can also get their hands on a hot chicken sandwich, tater tots and stroopwafel shakes based on the classic Dutch sweet treat.
The new London branch has also picked up dozens of gleaming Google reviews since its launch, with one branding it "absolutely delicious". Another said: "Signature burger is a great smash and tastes very fresh. Can't wait to return!". A third put it more plainly: "The best burgers that we have tried. Absolutely amazing.".
The Sun has asked Fat Phill's if it plans to open more restaurants across the UK and will update this story when we have heard back. The chain opened its first branch in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in 2019, quickly growing to running 19 across the country, not including the London location.
Restaurants have opened in Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Rotterdam and Utrecht. The fast food chain describes itself as an "urban cool young" American-themed chain combining culture and music. A host of global fast food chains are expanding into the UK and opening restaurants.
