Major fast food chain locks doors and shares sad message with shoppers
A MAJOR fast food chain has locked it’s doors and shared a sad message with shoppers after closing down.
A KFC restaurant in Dorset has shut – with signs stuck to the restaurant’s windows reading “sorry, we are closed”.
A spokesperson for the popular chain explained they are “reviewing their portfolio” of stores, and has had to close some in the mean time.
A statement read: “We’re constantly reviewing our portfolio of over 1,000 restaurants and at times, this sadly means we need to close some, while looking for opportunities to open new restaurants in other locations across the country.
“Since 2018 we have opened over 200 restaurants and right now, we’re looking to open another 500 sites across the country over the next 15 years.
“However, we understand that any restaurant closure is disappointing, but our loyal fans can always find their next nearest restaurant on our website.”
KFC is not the only fast-food chain to shut branches in recent months.
McDonald’s permanently shut a franchise branch in Dorset in September.
Meanwhile, family favourite restaurant chain The Restaurant Group shut 23 stores in May this year.
But it’s not all bad news and some fast-food chains are expanding in the UK.
The Sun exclusively revealed Chick-fil-A has plans to open new branches from early 2025.
Meanwhile, Dunkin’ Donuts is planning to double its store count in the UK over the next two years.
Plus, Patty and Bun has been saved from closure after agreeing a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).
In other news, Aldi has brought back its sell-out winter gadget which means you can avoid putting the heating on.
Plus, a major fashion retailer has launched a huge closing down sale ahead of shutting its doors after 24 years.