DOZENS of people queued up today to get their hands on free food at an exciting new city centre burger joint. 

We previously reported Fat Hippo was opening the doors to its new location on St Vincent Street today.

The eatery announced yesterday on Twitter that the first 100 guests would get a free burger and fries, and a large crowd of people gathered outside the restaurant for their chance to try new spot. 

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Speaking to the Glasgow Times from the queue, one person who travelled from Fife said:"I saw it last night, and I thought 'oh we're in Glasgow today anyway so thought we'd come down and queue and we were lucky to get first place."

Glasgow Times: General Manager Annabel Warnock holding first free burger served at Fat HippoGeneral Manager Annabel Warnock holding first free burger served at Fat Hippo (Image: Fat Hippo)

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Speaking ahead of the opening, Michael Phillips, the company’s Managing Director, who founded Fat Hippo in the North East of England in 2010, said: "The countdown for Fat Hippo Glasgow is officially on. 

"We’re so excited to open our doors on Friday, September 16

"There’s been so much buzz about us coming to St Vincent Street and we’ve already felt so welcomed by the people of Glasgow."