RESTAURANT chain Nando's is to open a new branch in Crewe.

Bosses at the popular chain have confirmed that a new restaraunt will open at the old Blockbusters building next to Grand Junction Retail Park.

Fans of the chain will have to wait a while yet though, as it is not expected to open until summer 2015.

Nando's is a South African restaurant group with a Mozambican/Portuguese theme. Founded in 1987, it has about 1,000 outlets in 30 countries.

Nando's specialises in chicken dishes with lemon and herb, mango and lime, medium, hot, extra hot or extra, extra hot peri-peri marinades.