Does Australia need another fast food chain?

We've got McDonald's and Burger King (Hungry Jack's). We've got Pizza Hut and Domino's. KFC, Red Rooster, Subway and Gloria Jeans. 

So does Australia need another fast food chain? 

The people behind American franchise Jon Smith Subs are betting that we do. 

The American franchise will open their first store in Melbourne's Docklands next month (May 3), specialising in hot, grilled subs featuring marinated sirloin steak and chicken

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The restaurant will also offer "award-winning" crispy fries that have been a hallmark of the franchise for nearly 30 years. 

“I'm extremely excited about being the first Jon Smith Subs in Australia.” said Emad Mikhael, the owner of Jon Smith Subs, Docklands. 

“We cannot wait to bring the premium quality food and fresh flavours that Jon Smith Subs has been famously known for in the US for over 30 years.” 

Jon Smith Subs, a brand member of United Franchise Group's affiliated companies and brands plans to expand across Australia. 

The Docklands outlet will have 68 seats, with 12 seats inside the store (which does not sound ideal in winter). 

See www.jonsmithsubs.com.au for further details.