KFC and Taco Bell in Leatherhead are both now closed indefinitely. Notices in the KFC window tonight suggest the franchisee is in administration. We have approached KFC and Taco Bell parent company and the landlord Hague Investments for comments too.
The administrator for the various franchise companies is leading corporate rescue specialist Begbies Traynor Group. Who have a lot of expertise across many sectors. But crucially they have specialism in franchise liquidation https://www.begbies-traynorgroup.com/creditors-voluntary-liquidation-cvl/how-to-liquidate-a-company-when-in-a-franchise-agreement
The franchise model is very common in the fast food sector, and rather like a pub tenancy, sometimes it is taken over as a going concern or the parent company take over management on an interim basis. Something similar happened with Preto in the same premises, which did not reopen.
For those needing their fried chicken fix in Leatherhead, as well as the Royal Chicken shop in North Street, we also now have 5C at The Parade Kingston Road next to the pharmacy.
Thanks to Ann Clark for the pictures this evening.
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