KFC in Blackpool town centre has closed permanently

The KFC restaurant in Blackpool town centre has closed for good, the fast-food giant has confirmed.
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It said its Bank Hey Street branch is now closed and will not reopen after lockdown.

It is understood that the franchisee has opted not to renew the lease on the building at the corner of Bank Hey Street and Victoria Street, next to Blackpool Tower.

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A KFC spokesman said: "All good things must come to an end… isn’t that what they say? It’s a tough decision but we’re going to close our doors for good at KFC Blackpool Hey Street.

KFC said it will not be renewing its lease in Bank Hey Street, Blackpool. Pic: GoogleKFC said it will not be renewing its lease in Bank Hey Street, Blackpool. Pic: Google
KFC said it will not be renewing its lease in Bank Hey Street, Blackpool. Pic: Google

"But no need to panic chicken fans – our team members have been relocated at the fryers not too far away on Devonshire Road or Cornelian Way for your drive-thru, delivery and takeaway chicken fix.

"And stay tuned as you never know where we’ll open our coop nearby next!"

It added that there are no plans to close its three other KFC branches in Blackpool, which can be found in Devonshire Road, Cornelian Way and Lytham Road in South Shore.

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