On the heels of a hugely successful opening of their KFC Morant Bay location, and with expansion efforts moving full steam ahead, Restaurants of Jamaica Limited (ROJ) has announced the planned opening of yet another KFC restaurant, located in Salem, St. Ann.
This $285 million investment serves as a key pillar in ROJ’s strategy of ongoing national investment, network expansion and job creation, not just within the Kingston Metropolitan Region but in rural communities as well – in this latest instance, bringing greater access to Jamaica’s number one quick service restaurant brand to the people of St. Ann.
Once opened, the new Salem restaurant will become KFC Jamaica’s sixth location in St. Ann and 44th KFC restaurant islandwide. It will also become the third KFC location in the parish to offer a drive-thru, joining Ochi Rios Eight Rivers and Drax Hall.
Speaking on the new location, ROJ’s Managing Director Mark Myers explained that the KFC Salem location is a deliberate move to optimize KFC’s restaurant network in St. Ann for an enhanced customer experience.
“With increasing commercial and residential development and improved accessibility in the area, demand for the KFC brand in the Ocho Rios, Drax Hall, Runaway Bay and Discovery Bay regions have surged,” Myers explained. “With Salem bringing the total number of KFC restaurants in the parish to six, this restaurant is another symbol of our commitment to investing in Jamaica and in particular rural Jamaica. The Salem restaurant is also strategically positioned to provide greater choice and convenience for customers within the area. This will allow for greater operational efficiency while better serving customers traveling through St. Ann and into neighboring parishes.”
Central to the Salem expansion is the creation of 45 new jobs, with ROJ maintaining its commitment to recruiting team members directly from Salem and its surrounding communities, providing a direct economic boost to the area.
“We welcome the opening of KFC’s new location in Salem, marking an important milestone as the brand reaches its 44th restaurant islandwide. KFC has long been a brand that Jamaicans genuinely love, and this investment brings jobs and added convenience for residents of St. Ann. The St. Ann Municipal Corporation is pleased to support opportunities that continue to build and help our communities grow,” said His Worship, Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.
The restaurant is scheduled to officially open its doors in March 2026, with further details to be announced.
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