A major fast-food chain has announced the opening date of its new premises in Darlington.
Taco Bell, a Mexican-inspired restaurant well-known for its tortillas, burritos, and quesadillas, will be opening its doors next Thursday (August 27).
The restaurant is located on 3 Albert Road in Darlington.
The announcement was made in a social media post last night (August 16).
The post reads: “The wait is over, we have an opening date.
"Taco Bell Darlington officially opens its doors at 11am on August 27.
"Get ready for tacos, burritos, Baja Blast, your Taco Bell favourites and plenty of Liv Más energy.
"We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and we cannot wait to welcome you through the doors.”
Social media users were quick to show their excitement, with one saying: “Earlier than I expected, actually can’t wait.”
It comes after the chain was previously named a tenant at the Faverdale retail park as far back as July 2023 and was set to open a drive-thru restaurant.
However, in February this year, The Northern Echo reported that it was no longer opening there.
Developers Metcalf Harland Property Investment said the Californian-founded chain did not sign a lease.
Darlington Borough Council's planning committee initially deferred its decision in July 2023 over fears the development could lead to business closures and job losses elsewhere.
However, the plans were green-lit a month later, with Cockerton councillor Jan Cossins saying at the time: “If we had taken the decision to refuse last time, my daughter would have killed me because she loves Taco Bell.”
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