KFC UK & Ireland reported a 9% rise in system sales in the third quarter of 2025, driven by an increase in customer transactions.
In-store sales were up 8%, whilst delivery orders climbed 12%.
New value-driven menu items, including the 60-piece Popcorn Chicken Bucket and the Hot Wings Bucket, helped lift total transactions by 6% and boosted sales throughout Q3.
Sales during late-night hours increased by 44%, highlighting continued growth in this segment.
In May this year, KFC outlined plans to add 500 new restaurants across the UK and Ireland over the next decade as part of a strategy expected to generate £1.5b in economic impact.
The UK fried chicken market, currently valued at about £3.1b, is forecast to expand further as demand for fried chicken continues to grow faster than other fast-food categories.
Despite the demands of running a rapidly expanding company, Choudhary has learned to find balance, something he didn’t always have. These days, he’s an early riser, front-loading his weekdays with office work before spending afternoons on-site visits and store builds.
Evenings are reserved for football and gym sessions, and weekends are kept for family. “Sunday lunch at my mum’s house—that’s the recharge,” he says with a smile.
Among his proudest milestones is winning an international franchise of the year award earlier in his career, besting competitors across 30 markets, but he’s just as proud of The Sushi Co’s present trajectory. He said: “It’s been incredible to watch it grow. And we’re only getting started.”
When asked what advice he’d give his younger self, Choudhary was quick to reply: “Learn to walk before you run. There are no shortcuts. Move with care, build the right team, and think everything through.”
For prospective franchisees eyeing entry into the booming sushi space, The Sushi Co is currently welcoming applications.
Choudhary says: “We’re looking for experienced QSR and business professionals ready to invest in a proven, fast-growing concept. This is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the casual dining market, and we’re here to lead it.”
As The Sushi Co expands across the UK, Choudhary is showing that scale doesn’t have to mean compromise. With handcrafted sushi at its core and a franchise model built on training, quality, and support, he’s not just growing a brand, he’s setting a new standard for what fast-casual dining can deliver.
