Pizza Express, Zizzi and the Handmade Burger Company coming to Lichfield
Pizza Express, Zizzi and the Handmade Burger Company are the latest names to confirm they will join the new multi-million pound Friarsgate development in Staffordshire.
The scheme, which will join directly on to the Three Spires Shopping Centre in Lichfield, will comprise 25 shops, seven food and drink outlets, a gym, 82 apartments and 11 houses.
The Light Cinema also recently confirmed it would also be bringing a seven-screen venue to Friarsgate.
The scheme, which has gained planning permission from Lichfield District Council, is estimated to deliver 660 full-time jobs and boost the city's shopping turnover from £55million to £107million by 2022.
Richard Upton, deputy CEO of U+I developing Friarsgate, said: "U+I is passionate about adding value to local areas, and the generation of jobs and growth is key to our approach.
"Pizza Express, Zizzi and the Handmade Burger Company will help boost activity, footfall and dwell time in the city centre, enhancing what Lichfield has to offer.
"Providing high quality leisure facilities is essential to the vision for Friarsgate, and alongside The Light Cinema, today's announcement demonstrates our commitment to the success of the project."
Council leader Mike Wilcox said he council was 'thrilled' Friarsgate was attracting interest of such high quality brands.
