Chopstix has revealed plans to create 500 jobs across the North West and Wales by opening 25 stores.
The noddle brand has signed a "long-term" deal with franchisee Sparta Foods, which opened its first location in Newcastle-Under-Lyme in July and is set to open another one in Warrington before the end of the year.
Chopstix was established in Camden Market in 2002 by Sam Elia and Menashe Sadik.