Euroa KFC to open in three weeks

EUROA’S new KFC is set to open its doors to customers in three weeks. Retzos Group project manager Deobrah Adams told The Euroa Gazette the double-bay drive-through restaurant will open between October 21 and October 23, with the exact date still to be locked in. Ms Adams and her team had envisioned a grand opening attended by the shire’s mayor, but she is out of luck, with council’s administration to continue until election results are announced on November 15. Restaurant manager Emily Hunt said about 30 local young people have already been tapped as employees, while more will be imported from Seymour and Benalla to work during the early operation period. She expects about 50 workers to be employed. Some 50-60 new parking spaces are being built, paving the way for the Euroa Service Station to host more customers. Euroa Service Centre owner Michael Roth, who is building the KFC with Retzos Group, said: “I believe it's going to become a more holistic place for people to come and visit.” “I'm hoping that the other retailers in the area… will have some incremental increase by the extra traffic that's coming,” he said. The Department of Transport has been asked to update four road signs to advertise the new KFC. Building commenced shortly after Strathbogie Shire Council granted a planning permit to Retzos Group in March, with works costed at $3 million. Retzos Group, a Shepparton-based company, owns over 60 KFCs. The franchise is being built adjacent to Euroa's McDonalds.