They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree - and it seems the same might apply to burgers. 

The East's premier McDonald's franchisee Kevin Foley has revealed a rather special new crew member at one Norwich branch, his son Lucas. 

That means three generations of Foleys have donned the famous golden arches on their uniform. 

Terry Foley (R) with son Kevin. Terry began working at McDonald's Woolwich branch in London in the 1970s  (Image: Satsuma Group)

It all began in the 1970s when Kevin's father Terry began work at Woolwich, in London. Fast-forward a few years to 1996 and he had franchises - and it was time for his son to follow in his footsteps.

Kevin now has 14 restaurants across the East of England including in Tuckswood, Norwich, where 18-year-old Lucas will be working. 

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He said: “I have loved every minute of my career and I continue to lead by example in all my branches.

“We were all born with ketchup in our veins. I am absolutely thrilled that Lucas has decided to give it a whirl.

Kevin Foley in his first manager position (Image: Satsuma Group)

"I have no idea if any of my children will follow the path I did but it's rather special to have another Foley in the field."

Lucas added: “I am really enjoying working in this branch. I love the stories behind how our family got involved in McDonald's and I think it's great that I get to experience a taste of it.”