Carrickfergus Firm Toasts 30 Year Partnership

Carrickfergus-based firm McCue Fit-Out has passed the 30 year milestone in a multi-million pound partnership with one of Europe’s largest fast food franchises. Founded in 1954, McCue Fit-Out’s relationship with Herbel Restaurants, which operates the KFC brand, has seen the company tackle fit-out contracts for more than 100 locations across the UK and Ireland, with many more projects in the pipeline for locations such as Belfast, Inverness and Bristol. Les McCracken, Managing Director of McCue Fit-Out, explained: “Our partnership began in 1981 with one of Herbel Restaurants’ first outlets in Dunmurry and both firms have excelled together since then. Our sector has changed a lot in that time, but by continuing to invest in the very best skills and technology weíve been able to consistently offer solutions that inspire clients in a busy market place. “This approach has helped us secure lucrative contracts with some of the world’s biggest brand names and powered us to the highest industry awards. In any industry, 30 years is a long time to sustain a business relationship and this is one worth celebrating.” Employing over 100 people at its Carrickfergus HQ, McCue Fit-Out has recently enjoyed a successful expansion of its operations throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe, having secured a series of contracts with global names such as Starbucks and Hamleys. Closer to home, the company is also responsible for bringing the first White Stuff, Wagamama and Chain Reaction Cycles outlets to Northern Ireland.