Huge queue and half an hour wait as Doncaster KFC branch re-opens

The fried chicken chain is re-opening its branches for delivery and drive-thru customers only.

The branch near Sandall Park, Wheatley has been innundated with hungry customers since bouncing back into business earlier today.

Josh Vidler said: The queue is about 20 cars long, it has taken us about 25 minutes to get to the ordering platform.”

He said cars had begun queueing on the road leading into the retail estate at the end of Leger Way.

A KFC spokesman said: “In line with government advice, we’ve decided to open the drive-thru lanes at 55 of our UK restaurants that are already open for delivery.

“We know it’s tempting, but please, please don’t all rush at once! Delivery remains the best way to get your fried chicken fix – we just want to offer a little more choice to those who are already on the road for essential journeys or on their way home from difficult shifts.

“The drive-thrus will follow our stringent new social distancing and safety procedures including a smaller kitchen team to help with social distancing, a limited menu, increased hand washing and surface sanitising, new signage and floor stickers to help delivery drivers keep a safe distance apart, contactless handover of food, with contactless payment preferred.”

Protective screens have also been installed with non-medical grade face masks and gloves made available for staff.

Team members have also signed a health declaration and completed a new coronavirus training programme before returning to work.