Long queues at Sunderland KFC as drive-thru reopens
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The chain reopened its branch in Pennywell, Sunderland, earlier this week, with the draw of a lunchtime fast food hit luring in dozens of diners at lunchtime today, Saturday, May 23.
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Hide AdIts restaurants off Wessington Way and Market Square and the Galleries in Washington remain closed after the business put a halt to trading due to the coronavirus lockdown.
A KFC spokesperson said as it announced the relaunch of select outlets: “By the end of this week, KFC fans in over 500 locations will be reunited with their favourite fried chicken via contactless delivery.
“Although not all fan favourites have made the limited menu (yet!), which is designed to help team members maintain social distancing in the kitchen, all the classics are back with a bang.
“We’re experiencing incredibly high demand and we’re still running a limited service in restaurants, so sometimes we may not show up as available in your delivery apps.
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Hide Ad“We’re working to get back up to full speed as soon as we can.”
While it is offering a reduced menu, the branch is still serving meals to share, including 12 or eight-piece dipping boneless feasts, and meals including a boneless banquet box.
The branch, which opened last June on the former Dewhirst site as part of a wider development, is open from noon until 9pm everyday.