Nine’s the magic number for salad chain

The 52-seater restaurant will create 30 jobs

Cathal Pendred and Brian Lee, co-founder and managing director of Chopped, at the new outlet in Blanchardstown

Company: Chopped

Done Deal:€250,000 Blanchardstown opening

The clincher:“When we decided to start a franchising programme last year, I spoke to Cathal about it and he was eager to get involved” – Brian Lee, co-founder, Chopped

Salad bar chain Chopped has opened its ninth outlet in Dublin at a cost of €250,000.

Launched in partnership with franchisee and former MMA competitor Cathal Pendred, the 52-seater restaurant in the Blanchardstown Centre will create 30 jobs. ...