Preston City Council has announced Pacific rim restaurant chain Wagamam is to open in it's newly launched Animate leisure scheme.
Positioned between Taco bell and Mad Giant Food Hall, Wagamam has taken a 4,125 sq.ft unit on a 15 year lease. They plan to open late summer 2025.
Open 7 days a week ,the new restaurant will create 55 new jobs and is their 167th outlet in the UK.
Animate was opened by Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park in February with Arc Cinema,Hollywood Bowl, Taco Bell,Ask Italian and Loungers all now trading.
There is just 1 unt remaining at 10,000 sq ft to the second floor.
John Brady at Bradys ,the letting agent commented " Securing Wagamama is a strong endorsement of Preston's growing appeal as a vibrant retail and leisure destination.The brand brings with it a loyal following and a reputaion for quality,which will further enhance the visitor experience and also support the wider regeneration of the area by driving footfall"