KFC Holdings (M) Bhd and QSR Brands Bhd are planning to open at least four new drive-through stores nationwide yearly.
Chairman Tan Sri Muhammad Ali Hashim said the two companies would be identifying suitable locations for the outlets.
He said the new drive-through outlets would house KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants under one roof.
“We want to provide convenience to our customers where they can enjoy their KFC and Pizza Hut meals simultaneously,†Ali said.
He was speaking at the opening of the first drive-through KFC and Pizza Hut store in Taman Bukit Dahlia, Pasir Gudang. It is also the 22nd drive-through outlet in Malaysia.
The two companies invested about RM5mil in the latest 24-hour outlet.
The drive-through outlet was part of the company’s plans to extend its operations to smaller towns.
Ali said quick-service restaurants (QSRs) would be the main choice for consumers during a slowdown as they cut spending on dining in posh restaurants.