Kansas Fried Chicken in Handforth

Finding a 'KFC' in Handforth, Cheshire.

Another of the 'KFCs' we've seen on our travels is this Kansas Fried Chicken in Handforth.

There are other Kansas Fried Chicken shops in the Manchester and Cheshire area, including one in Didsbury Village.

Luigi's Pizzaria in Little Hulton

Spotting a super takeaway in Little Hulton, Manchester.

Emily's eagle eyes spotted a brilliant sign on a takeaway in Little Hulton, Manchester as we were driving past en route to Chorley.

Seeing Mario and Luigi in other places...

We've also seen Mario Mini Markets in Levenshulme and Reddish, Mario and Luigi ice cream vans in Buxton and Hathersage, Mario movers in Newcastle, Mario's takeaway in Barnsley, and Mario, Luigi and Mario & Luigi takeaways in Blackpool!

Krunchy Fried Chicken in Manchester

Another Krunchy Fried Chicken spotted in Manchester.

You can find a 'KFC' on Bloom Street in Manchester city centre.

Krunchy Fried Chicken

The Godfather in Rhyl

Not the first Godfather takeaway we've seen on our travels.

The Godfather takeaway in Rhyl

Pickle Rick's in Stockport

There's a Pickle Rick's Pizza place in Hazel Grove, Stockport!

Pizza Luigi takeaway in Blackpool

Spotting a Luigi's pizza takeaway in Blackpool.

On my recent trip to Blackpool I was surprised to see the Pizza Luigi takeaway on Dickson Road!

Pizza Luigi in Blackpool

Mmmm, Calzone

I've seen a number of Mario takeaways, and another Mario's on Foxhall Road in the town that features both Mario and Luigi on the sign in the window. But this was the first where Luigi was on his own.

Interestingly, Pizza Luigi is opposite Mario's!

Mario's takeaway on Dickson Road in Blackpool

I've also seen a Mario mini market in Levenshulme, Mario and Luigi ice cream vans in Buxton and Hathersage, Mario movers in Newcastle and Mario's takeaway in Barnsley.

Mario's takeaway in Blackpool

Spotting a Mario's takeaway in Blackpool.

On my recent trip to Blackpool I spotted Mario's takeaway on Dickson Road!

Mario's takeaway in Blackpool

Mario's takeaway in Blackpool

Mario's is opposite Pizza Luigi!

Pizza Luigi takeaway on Dickson Road in Blackpool

I've also seen a Mario mini market in Levenshulme, Mario and Luigi ice cream vans in Buxton and Hathersage, Mario movers in Newcastle and Mario's takeaway in Barnsley.

There's another Mario's takeaway on Foxhall Road in Blackpool. That one features both characters on the window.

Mario's and Luigi's takeaways in Blackpool

They're opposite each other on Dickson Road in Blackpool.

What a sight!

Mario's in Blackpool

Pizza Luigi in Blackpool

Over the last few years I've seen a number of Mario takeaways, but this was the first full-blown Luigi place I've spotted.

Pizza Luigi in Blackpool

There's another Mario's on Foxhall Road in Blackpool. That one features both characters on the window.

We've seen Mario and Luigi in some interesting places in the last few years.

There's a Mario mini market in Levenshulme, Mario & Luigi ice cream vans in Buxton and Hathersage, Mario movers in Newcastle and Mario's takeaway in Barnsley.

Popeye's Take Away in Blackpool

A look at Popeye's Take Away in Blackpool.

Popeye's take away in Blackpool

Popeye's takeaway in Blackpool has had a bit of a refresh since last year.

Popeye's take away in Blackpool has some new signage

They sell kebabs, pizza and burgers. But what about spinach?

Is spinach on the menu at Popeye's?

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Godfather Pizza in Leicester

More Godfather bootleg goodness.

We spotted the Godfather Pizza place while in Leicester to play Crazy Golf at the weekend

We've seen quite a few gangster-related businesses on our travels. There are a lot in Stockport!

Gizmo's Pizzeria in Morecambe

While walking along the promenade in Morecambe my bootleg senses began tingling and out of the corner of my eye I spotted the very busy Gizmo's Pizzeria!

Gizmo's Pizzeria in Morecambe

Gizmo's is open from 4pm to late - I hope it closes before midnight 

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Pizza Hot in Grantham. Not a hut

Pizza Hot in Grantham. It's not a hut.

Pizza Hot in Grantham

Pizza Hot is home of the 'square pizza'

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Mario's takeaway in Barnsley

Spotting a Super Mario takeaway in Barnsley.

I thought Mario was a Plumber by trade

We were in Barnsley at the weekend and while exploring the town we spotted this bootleg Super Mario takeaway in the town centre!

Mario's takeaway in Barnsley

Mario's a character rather than a gamer!

It's not the first use of Mario we've seen on a takeaway as 'he' also has a branch in Blackpool.

Mario's in Blackpool

There's also a Mario Mini Market up the road from us in Levenshulme, Manchester!

Mario Mini Market in Levenshulme

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facefood takeaway in Blackpool

A visit to facefood in Blackpool.

As a fan of bootleg stuff I had to swing by facefood while in Blackpool.

Like

Here in Stockport we've got Instascran. I wonder if there are any other social media fast food outlets around...?

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Mario's in Blackpool

On a trip to Blackpool it was super to see Nintendo are getting into the takeaway business.

I bet Luigi was miffed he didn't get his name on the sign too

Popeye and 'facebook' also have takeaways in Blackpool!

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Funny signs in Stockport

Spotting a number of legitimate businesses around Stockport.

On our travels we're always on the lookout for funny signs, bootlegs and parodies. Living in Stockport we don't often have to look that far.

Here are a few of the gangster-related signs and business names we've seen.

The king of takeaways

I recognise that font

The Wash Father in Edgeley. I wonder if they do laundry too

Somewhere for a Valentine's Day meal in Cheadle perhaps

Al Pacino takeaway in Stockport town centre

One of my all-time favourite bootleg takeaways is Instascran in Heaviley, Stockport.

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Popeyes Take Away in Blackpool

Emily's spot of the 'Popeye' shops in Edinburgh reminded me of this bootleg takeaway we spotted in Blackpool.

Popeyes Take Away in Blackpool

While 'Popeye' is holding a can of spinach, I don't expect there'll be many greens on the menu

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Popeye, Bluto and Olive - in Edinburgh

I never knew Popeye, Bluto and Olive lived in Scotland.

What a great pair of bootleg businesses Emily spotted while up in Edinburgh.

It's a good job Station India is in the middle of the two establishments else it'd be all out war

You can find both businesses on Portobello High Street in Edinburgh.

While in Camber Sands back in 2010 we found this legit Popeye Arm Wrestling Machine in the beachside amusement arcade.

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Krunchy Fried Chicken in Stalybridge

Finding another bootleg KFC!

We had a brilliant afternoon exploring Stalybridge in Tameside and it was marvellous to find another bootleg KFC in the town - this time it was a Krunchy Fried Chicken!

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McTucky's Fried Chicken in Manchester

There's another bootleg chicken shop in Manchester - McTucky's Fried Chicken!

McTucky's Fried Chicken can be found on Canal Street

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