Seamus Stapleton
Irelandbusiness executiveMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Seamus Stapleton is the Managing Director of Applegreen, a prominent forecourt retailer in Ireland, and he recently made headlines by announcing the opening of Taco Bell's first restaurant in Ireland. His excitement about this partnership reflects the growing trend of American fast food in Ireland, where consumers have shown a longstanding affinity for such dining options.
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Seamus Stapleton, managing director of Applegreen’s Republic of Ireland business, reacted to the recent announcement of Applegreen’s new partnership with the US chicken fast food giant Popeyes.
One crunchin’ chicken sandwich at a time, Ireland is becoming a fast food nation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19
Seamus Stapleton, managing director of Applegreen’s Irish business, said the group plans to open several additional Taco Bell restaurants at its Irish locations over the next five years.
Applegreen to open Ireland’s first Taco Bell at new €15m forecourt on M3 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-12Seamus Stapleton is the Managing Director of Applegreen and announced the partnership to launch Taco Bell in Ireland.
Taco Bell’s arrival could add spice to Ireland’s love affair with American fast food – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-14