Long queues at Sunderland KFC as drive-thru reopens

The lunchtime rush for the first weekend taste of KFC for months saw queues of customers line up for a Saturday treat.
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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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Its 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.

Business was busy at the KFC branch in Pennywell earlier today.Business was busy at the KFC branch in Pennywell earlier today.
Business was busy at the KFC branch in Pennywell earlier today.

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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“We’re working to get back up to full speed as soon as we can.”

Traffic was left queuing up outside the KFC branch on Pennywell Industrial Estate after it reopened to customers.Traffic was left queuing up outside the KFC branch on Pennywell Industrial Estate after it reopened to customers.
Traffic was left queuing up outside the KFC branch on Pennywell Industrial Estate after it reopened to customers.
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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.

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