The overhaul of the former Burns Bothy on South St Andrew Street, Edinburgh, just off world-famous Princes Street, involved a near-total strip-out and reinvention of the premises as KFC's flagship outlet in the city at a cost of £250,000.
Glasgow-based Pacific Building delivered the completed works in just seven weeks and on budget, despite having to cope with logistical obstacles. Aside from Edinburgh's ongoing tram works, the site was tight and in a busy location.
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The project also involved the roll-out of KFC's UK Framework design concept, under which high-end fixtures, fittings and mood lighting are utilised in a way that may not normally be associated with fast-food outlets. This presents a more upmarket image for customers.
Pacific managing director Brian Gallacher said: "South St Andrew Street was a tough challenge but, as with our other contracts, we came through with flying colours - on time, on budget and with minimal disruption to nearby trade. Originally, the building was in a dreadful state - it was a bomb site.
"Now, it looks absolutely superb. The result is striking because of the 'designer' feel to the restaurant and because of the extremely high quality of the fittings. I am proud of our achievement, not least because the general location has been improved."
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