USAIN BOLT has announced he is opening a chain of fast-food restaurants in the UK following his retirement from athletics.

Bolt, who famously liked to chow down on burgers and chicken nuggets even at the height of his career, is preparing to launch 15 Tracks & Records outlets over the next five years.

8 Usain Bolt is set to open a chain of fast food restaurants in the UK Credit: Alamy Live News

8 Usain Bolt retired from athletics at the World Championships Credit: AP:Associated Press

Track & Records was launched in Kingston, Jamaica, in 2011.

The sprinter is launching the UK venture with Jamaican franchise company Franjam, in which he is a partner.

He has signed a deal with the SME Group, a private holding company focusing on fast food and hotel franchises, to finance the project.

The restaurants will offer traditional Jamaican dishes such as jerk pork, janga soup and pan chicken as well as the athlete’s own creation “burgers a la Usain”, according to the Caterer magazine.

Bolt said: “London has always been a special place for me [and this] is giving us the opportunity to share our vision and our culture with you all.”

Despite a disappointing end to his career at the UK Athletics Championships this month, where he took bronze in the 100m and crashed out of the 4x100m relay due to injury, Bolt is still the world record holder for the 100m and 200m.

8 Usain Bolt threw a lavish party as he called time on his career in running Credit: Instagram, @usainbolt

8 Usain Bolt was given an emotional send off at the London Stadium Credit: Rex Features

8 Usain Bolt, pictured at Rio 2016, won eight Olympic gold medals in his glistening career Credit: Reuters

8 Usain Bolt set the 100m world record time of 9.58 seconds in 2009 Credit: AFP or licensors

Most read in Sport MIC DROP Micah Richards hits out at claims he only got Sky Sports job because of BLM NOT O-KAY Prem confirm three more Covid cases ahead of Boris Johnson's announcement today JUVE BEEN FRAMED Suarez caught up in cheat row over Italian exam prior to failed Juve move 'disgrace' Man Utd fans call for Woodward's head after Rio reveals story of his brutal exit Revealed PLAYING AWAY Arsenal fans most likely to cheat on partners but Man Utd followers no angels Live Blog UNITED LATEST Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Follow all the latest news from Old Trafford Exclusive DOM PERIGNON Man Utd asked about striker Calvert-Lewin but Everton's £80m fee put them off COVID CLAIMS TIE Orient vs Spurs tie AXED after coronavirus decimates League Two side

After the World Championships in London, Bolt posted an X-ray of his torn hamstring and is now set for three-months of rehab.

While celebrating his retirement, it was reported Bolt ran up an astonishing bill worth £6500 while partying with fans.

Generous Bolt, who won eight Olympic gold medals, also gave a tip of £500 in cash.

8 Usain Bolt hit the deck in agony during the World Athletics Championships Credit: EPA