Miss Millie's
| Industry | Fast-food restaurant, Takeaway |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988, Bristol, England |
| Founder | Harry Latham |
Area served | United Kingdom |
| Products | Fried chicken, burgers, sides, desserts |
Number of employees | 40+ |
| Website | Official website |
Miss Millie's Fried Chicken Limited, commonly known as Miss Millie's, is a British fast-food restaurant chain founded in 1988 in Bristol, England. The chain specialises in fried chicken and related menu items, operating across Southern England.
History
[edit]Miss Millie's was founded by Harry Latham, who had previously worked alongside Colonel Sanders to introduce KFC to the UK in the 1960s.[1][2] The business was originally incorporated under the name "Finger Lickin' Chicken Limited" in 1963 before rebranding to "Miss Millie's Fried Chicken Limited" in 1990.[3]
The brand name "Miss Millie's" was chosen as a tribute to Colonel Sanders' daughter, Mildred.[4] Miss Millie's remained a family-run business until it was sold to new owners in 2019.[5][6]
In 2023, Miss Millie's signed a franchise partnership with Motor Fuel Group (MFG) to open locations at petrol station forecourts, marking the brand’s expansion beyond the South West region.[7][8]
Later in 2023, the chain opened its first Bristol city-centre outlet in over 30 years as part of a company rebrand.[9] Miss Millie's also announced plans at this time to expand its footprint across the UK, targeting up to 100 locations over the next five years.[10]
Recognition
[edit]Miss Millie’s Scotland concession was featured in the Forecourt Trader Awards 2024, recognising excellence in forecourt retail outlets.[11]
Community and cultural impact
[edit]Miss Millie's has operated in Bristol’s fast-food market since the late 1980s, sometimes engaging in local rivalries with other restaurants through their marketing campaigns. When American chain Popeyes opened in Bristol, Miss Millie's responded by launching a billboard campaign; this was covered by local news outlets.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ "UK's first KFC marks 60th birthday celebrations". BBC. 4 June 2025.
- ^ Cork, Tristan (24 May 2019). "The Miss Millie's founder who brought the first KFC to the UK has died". Wales Online.
- ^ "MISS MILLIES FRIED CHICKEN LIMITED overview". GOV.UK.
- ^ "The story behind much-loved Bristol fast food chain". Bristol24/7. 28 July 2022.
- ^ "Fried chicken restaurant inspired by daughter of KFC's founder sold". Business Live. 9 July 2019.
- ^ "Bristol fried chicken chain 'here to stay'". BBC. 11 July 2019.
- ^ "MFG signs Miss Millie's". Forecourt Trader. 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Bristol's Miss Millie's agrees a deal to open outlets on the forecourt of UK petrol stations". Business Live. 31 March 2023.
- ^ "Iconic Bristol brand Miss Millie's to open first city centre store for 30 years". BristolWorld. 28 September 2023.
- ^ "Miss Millie's unveils rebrand and growth plans". MCA Insight. 12 November 2024.
- ^ "FORECOURT TRADER AWARDS 2024 WINNERS". Forecourt Trader. 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Miss Millie's cheeky ad starts Bristol fried chicken beef with Popeyes". Bristol Post. 11 Apr 2025.
- ^ "Miss Millie's gives a very Bristol welcome to Popeyes". Bristol24/7. 11 Apr 2025.