KFC issues statement after branch suddenly closes

Jasmine Carey
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The branch suddenly closed this week <i>(Image: PA)</i>
The branch suddenly closed this week (Image: PA)

A popular fried chicken food chain has suddenly closed one of its branches in the county.

The KFC restaurant in Bell Lane, Uckfield, shut its doors this week, leaving a number of customers surprised.

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Since closing, KFC has issued a statement explaining that the branch closed after the company reviewed its portfolio of restaurants.

A KFC spokesperson said: “We’re constantly reviewing our portfolio of over 1,000 restaurants and from time-to-time that means some may close.

"Fans of our famous chicken can still get their delicious KFC from our Haywards Heath restaurant, which is still open for dine-in and delivery.”

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