A MAJOR fast food chain with over 1,000 restaurants across the UK has abruptly shut one of its popular sites.
Local fans of the restaurant giant have been left stunned and disappointed by the news.
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The KFC branch in Beverley Road, Hull, has closed its doors for good, the fast food giant has confirmed.
It pulled down the shutters for the final time on Friday, February 14, and will not be reopening.
All staff at the restaurant and takeaway in Beverley Road have been relocated to the city centre branch in Jameson Street, KFC have said.
A KFC spokesperson said: “We’ve loved serving our Beverley Road community and we constantly review our portfolio of over 1,000 restaurants across the UK to ensure we can best serve our customers.
“At times, this sadly means we have to take the tough decision to close a restaurant.
“Our loyal KFC fans can still enjoy our delicious fried chicken at our nearby Jameson Street, Kingswood Retail Park and The Beacon restaurants.”
Customers were left stunned by the news with one saying they were “gutted” after the closure.
Another said that it was a “sad day” that yet another store was closing down.
KFC also closed a solo stores in Felixstowe last year and a string of 13 KFC branches permanently closed last year after its franchise holder entered administration.
Weymouth, Maidstone, Crayford and Bournemouth sites were among those affected.
Among 53 KFC outlets owned by Caskade, administrator Begbies Traynor said 40 of these restaurants were bought by another franchise, Adil Group.
KFC is owned by Yum! Brands, the company behind Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.
It has over 1,000 restaurants in the UK and some are franchises.
But its not all bad news for KFC fans after the fried chicken firm launched £1 kids meals just in time for half term.
The kid’s meal boxes, which usually cost from £4.49, are available for just £1 in KFC stores nationwide.
The offer runs from February 10 to March 2 so you can make the most of the deal at half term.
Each kids meal also comes with a regular side, regular drink and a fruit pineapple stick and is only available via click & collect on the KFC App or website.
One kid’s meal deal can be redeemed per transaction and you can buy as many as you like a day.
The Kid’s £1 deal isn’t the only cash-saving grub on the KFC menu.
You can now order a lunchtime-only Kentucky Original Wrap for £2.49.
The fan favourite is a chicken fillet with crunchy iceberg lettuce, black pepper mayo and a tortilla wrap.
What is happening to the hospitality industry?
Many Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out.
Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation.
Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny’s closing branches.
Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs.
Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon.
Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans
How to save money at KFC
Consumer reporter Sam Walker talks you through some of the ways you can save money on your next trip…
Shoppers with a Blue Light Card can use it at KFC, getting 10% off all orders. It might not seem a lot, but the savings add up.
Download the KFC app to play in the KFC Rewards Arcade too. You get one spin per £3 spent.
If you win, you receive a free item, which could include regular fries, a flamin’ wrap, regular popcorn chicken or even six pieces of original recipe chicken.
KFC also now offers a lunch meal deal, every weekday until 3pm. For £5.49, you can get a main, side and drink.
