Oporto serves hundreds of customers for opening day
AFTER months of anticipation, Oporto has opened in Toowoomba.
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UPDATE 2PM: After months of anticipation, Oporto has opened in Toowoomba.
It is the first outlet to operate out of The Intersection at the corner of Alderley and Ruthven Sts.
Oporto served its first customers at 10am yesterday, with more than 100 customers served in the first hour of trade.
It is home to fresh grilled chicken and burgers.
It is also famous for its iconic Bondi Burger and legendary chilli sauce.
Toowoomba franchisee Reddy Goguri said he was thrilled to be able to serve grilled chicken to residents.
"I have been part of the community for four years and have been waiting for this day for 16 months," he said.
"I used to work at Oporto as a crew member and always hoped to open my own store.
"We really want to introduce spicy food through our chicken and burgers."
EARLIER 7AM: A popular chicken restaurant from around Australia has finally opened its doors in Toowoomba.
Oporto is the first outlet to operate out of The Intersection at the corner of Alderley and Ruthven Sts.
There have been several delays with the opening of the city's latest fast food precinct but with Oporto opening, hopefully that means Burger Urge, Subway and Baskin Robbins and Cafe 63 aren't far away.
Oporto will serve the first customers at 10am today, with many residents excited about its world famous chicken.
It is home to fresh grilled chicken and burgers. It is also home to the iconic Bondi Burger and legendary chilli sauce.
The Toowoomba store is designed with a fresh look and feel to suit the Queensland lifestyle.
It will have a streamlined menu focusing on what Oporto is most well-known for, its flame grilled Portuguese chicken.
The store also serves alcohol.
Originally published as Oporto serves hundreds of customers for opening day
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