Greggs is hoping to take KFC's place in the fast food pecking order with a new fried chicken offering.
The bakery chain is launching a new menu including southern-fried chicken goujons (from £2.75), spicy BBQ chicken bites (from £1.50) and southern-fried potato wedges (from £1) at more than 500 stores across the country, including dozens in Greater Manchester.
The meals will be available from new 'Hot to Go' counters, which are being rolled out after a trial at 119 outlets last year.
The hot cabinets will also be stocked with new breakfast boxes (from £1.90)and porridge pots (from £1.75) in the mornings.
The new fried chicken offering will be available alongside the bakery's usual pasties, slices and sandwiches throughout the day.
But the chain is aiming to take a bite out of the tea-time trade with the new offering, with a number of special offers only available after 4pm.
Grab-and-go meal deals will start from £2 for a pizza and a drink after 4pm, or £4 for chicken goujons or a hot sandwich with wedges and a drink.
The new Hot To Go counters will be installed by September 21.
