Work has started to expand Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon.

The centre has confirmed that two new restaurants, Nando's and Five Guys, are to open at the site.

The two units will have a combined space of more than 7,000 sq. ft. and are to open in the third quarter of this year.

Five Guys' Vice President for Ireland, David Malanaphy, said: "We are delighted to be adding Rushmere to our expansion plans. Five Guys is one of America’s fastest-growing restaurant chains and has almost 1,500 stores worldwide, with another 1,500 in development."

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Rushmere's sole lettings agent Savills acted on behalf of Rushmere owner Central Craigavon Limited.

Lambert Smith Hampton acted for both Nando's and Five Guys.

Savills' Colleen Fox said: "This latest significant investment confirms the attractiveness of this prime shopping centre and underlines its major appeal to a growing consumer base."

(CD)