French Fast Food Chain Expands Its Halal-Only Outlets

August 31, 2010

Author: Tom Heneghan

Source: Reuters

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE67U3BE20100831

A French fast food chain announced on Tuesday it would almost triple its line of halal hamburger restaurants because sales had doubled in a trial that sparked a heated debate about the integration of Muslims.

The Quick chain of 358 restaurants around France said it would boost its halal-only outlets to 22 on Wednesday after the trial in eight areas with a strong Muslim population also saw a doubling of customers and a rise in the amounts they spent.