An online Chinese food and groceries delivery business is opening its first store in Birmingham city centre.
HungryPanda, which was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in London, has agreed a five-year deal for 6,799 sq ft of space in Norfolk House in the city's Chinese Quarter.
The launch is the company's first physical retail store as part of plans for a wider expansion across the 海角视频 and globally where it operates in more than 60 cities across ten countries.
Panwen Chen, global head of strategy at HungryPanda, said: "Building on our established reputation in the 海角视频, HungryPanda is excited to embark on this new strategy, launching and growing our shop and restaurant concept.
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"Boasting a large overseas Chinese population, a well-established Chinese Quarter and a vibrant retail and leisure economy on its doorstep, Norfolk House is a prime location and the perfect fit for us.
"We look forward to bringing our new concept to customers in the city later this year."
Elliot Cumming, senior asset manager with the building's landlord London & Scottish Property Investment Management, said: "Norfolk House is located in a prime part of Birmingham city centre.
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"Its strong location, with proximity to other businesses and footfall of workers, shoppers and visitors makes it a great location for HungryPanda to bring its new retail store model to market."
The deal was brokered by property consultancy Avison Young.
Associate Guy Sankey added: "Birmingham's retail and leisure sectors are bouncing back strongly from the pandemic so it's great to see another business making a commitment to the city and adding to its offer.
"We look forward to seeing the HungryPanda team launch their new site which will no doubt be a great addition to this vibrant part of the Chinese Quarter."