POPEYES has been given the go-ahead to open a restaurant in Glasgow city centre.

We previously reported that the American chicken chain submitted a planning application, with proposals to open at 108-110 Sauchiehall Street.

An application asking to convert 'Pound Shop' into a restaurant has since been approved by Glasgow City Council.

The firm behind the application has said the store would contribute positively to Sauchiehall Street, increasing footfall to an area which has a number of vacancies.

Plans, submitted by Savills on behalf of Hathaway Opportunity Fund, added: “The proposal will facilitate the use of the unit by Popeyes, a high-quality restaurant operator, sustaining and enhancing the city centre.”

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Popeyes, established in 1972, is “famous for its delicious chicken with all the flavour of traditional cajun and creole cuisines”, according to the application.

The firm is part of Restaurant Brands International Inc, which also owns Burger King and Tim Horton’s.

The plans stated: “Popeyes see Glasgow as being a key hub in the UK and are seeking to establish a store in this location to help continue their UK expansion.”

The property is currently occupied by Pound Shop on a temporary rolling lease and the application states there is “little long-term security provided”.

“The 2018 fire at Victoria’s nightclub has had a significant impact on this particular street block,” the plans added.