<\/a>In July 2026, Miss Millie\u2019s celebrated the opening of its 14th restaurant, located at 10 High Street in the heart of Colchester city centre. More than a milestone in numbers, the launch marks the brand\u2019s arrival on the UK\u2019s East Coast and introduces the Miss Millie\u2019s experience to a brand-new community in Essex.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOperated by a new franchisee, the Colchester restaurant occupies a prime site previously home to KFC. Spread across two floors, it offers seating for 60 diners alongside a dedicated takeaway area on the ground floor. Customers can also order through all major delivery platforms, including Uber Eats and Deliveroo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To celebrate the opening, Miss Millie\u2019s offered free chicken tenders to the first 100 guests, a warm welcome that reflects the brand\u2019s commitment to building strong ties with each local community it joins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Colchester opening follows a series of new locations across the UK, including Newquay, Edinburgh, Southampton and Canterbury. Backed by a refreshed brand identity, a new recipe, and an ambitious growth strategy launched in 2025, Miss Millie\u2019s continues to expand its footprint well beyond its South West roots, creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to join a fast-growing food service brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Franchise Miss Millie’s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Founded in Bristol in 1988, Miss Millie\u2019s is widely regarded as the UK\u2019s original fried chicken brand. Its freshly prepared, hand-breaded chicken is coated in a secret recipe of 12 herbs and spices and served alongside burgers, wings, tenders and desserts. Combining nearly four decades of expertise with a modern identity, the brand is now growing across the UK through franchising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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