KFC has confirmed the closure of its Barlow Moor Road restaurant in Chorlton, Manchester, after 32 years of serving the local community. The site shut its doors in March this year, and all staff have been relocated to nearby KFC stores.
KFC's statement on the closure
In a statement, a KFC spokesperson said: "Our Barlow Moor Road restaurant has had a cracking 32-year run, but all good things must come to an end. After more than three decades of serving up our famous fried chicken to the local community, the restaurant has closed its doors."
The spokesperson added: "The good news is that South Manchester KFC fans won't have to go far for their finger lickin' favourites. The fryers at our nearby Sale restaurant are fired up and ready to go!"
Burger King to take over the premises
Burger King has announced it will take over the Barlow Moor Road premises, with the new restaurant expected to open on Friday, August 7. To mark the opening, Burger King will give away 1,000 free burgers to the first customers through the doors, including Whopper, Plant-Based Whopper, Chicken Royale, and Vegan Royale burgers.
Ben, Restaurant Manager at Burger King Chorlton, said: "My team and I can't wait to welcome everyone through our doors and become part of the Chorlton community. It's incredibly exciting to open Burger King UK's first restaurant in Chorlton, and we're looking forward to celebrating with local residents by giving away 1,000 of our iconic burgers."
The new Burger King site is expected to open at 9am on Friday and operate until 9pm. Thereafter, it will be open Monday to Sunday from 8am to 11pm.
