Dear editor,
Let me just start off by saying that I am a big fan of your news outlet and enjoy getting the latest local news on events and new initiatives in Bedford.
I am writing in regard to the [potentially] upcoming KFC/Taco Bell restaurant that is being built on Goldington Road in place of the former Frankie’s and Bennies restaurant.
Red: Bedford Borough Council planning portal: Ref- 23/00065/FUL
Within Bedford, there is a high percentage of Muslim residents. I think it would be a brilliant idea to make the food at these new restaurants halal.
This would boost income and revenue and widen the consumer market. It would also give these two restaurants a competitive edge over the closely located Mcdonald’s, Domino’s and Starbucks which do not offer halal meat.
As a Muslim living in Bedford, it is often difficult to find food that I can eat and I often have to settle for the vegetarian option. I know that many other Muslims in Bedford feel the same way.
Kind regards,
Mya Ditta
Elliot Crescent
Bedford
