Fast food giant Taco Bell look set to open a restaurant in Newport and have started recruiting staff.
This would be the fourth location in south Wales, with two stores currently opening Cardiff, and a further one in Swansea.
The location of the new restaurant is thought to be John Frost Square, in the former Select store which recently closed.
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Though Taco Bell have not officially announced the opening of a Newport store, and have declined requests for information, many signs point to the company making preparations to open in the city.
The owners of the unit at 6 John Frost Square have been given planning permission to change its use from a retail unit to a restaurant and takeaway.
Since the Select store closed, work has been undertaken to change the inside of the premises for its new use.
Taco Bell have also advertised a recruitment for 'Food and Service Champions' to join a team in Newport.
The job advert by Taco Bell and Franchisee Campana Ltd is for £9.50 per hour and successful candidates will receive a free lunch each shift.
The ad says: "Taco Bell, Newport, are looking for enthusiastic, fun & spontaneous individuals to join our team. Either full & part time.
"Work experience is not necessary; enthusiasm and wanting to work hard is more important.
"We offer you a challenging position in an enthusiastic team, with a pleasant and informal working atmosphere. We are a unique company that works hard, but also pays much attention to fun and development!"
Most recently, Taco Bell opened a 24-hour drive-thru on Cardiff's Newport Road.
A spokesperson from Taco Bell said: "We have no further information to share at this time."
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