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Jillian MacMath

Fast food chains begin to reopen UK stores - but none of the locations are in Wales

Burger King and KFC have announced they are reopening stores in the UK, despite the ongoing pandemic.

However, all of the locations selected to open their doors are in England and Scotland - with Wales' stores remaining shut.

Announcing the plans, KFC said it will be operating on a limited basis, with a smaller-than-usual menu as staff continue to adhere to workplace social distancing rules.

Diners can place their orders on Deliveroo, and delivery will be contactless to limit the risk to customers and drivers.

The brand is beginning to reopen for deliveries (Graham Young / BirminghamLive)

A spokesman for the brand said: "Over the last week, we've reopened 11 of our restaurants in the UK.

"They're open for delivery only and are serving a limited menu, operated by fewer team members with new procedures in place to help ensure we're following social distancing guidelines.

"There's still a need for affordable, accessible food at this time - so we want to do our part."

The company added that the list of stores re-opening could grow in the coming weeks.

KFC restaurants that have re-opened in the UK include:

  • Manchester (Deansgate) 
  • Manchester (Hulme) 
  • Stockport (Heaton Chapel) 
  • Birmingham (New Oscott) 
  • Tamworth 
  • Portsmouth
  • Aldershot, Hampshire
  • Ipswich (Cardinal Park)
  • Glasgow (Pollokshaws Road)
  • Glasgow (Great Western Retail Park)
  • Enfield (Coliseum Retail Park) 

Meanwhile, Burger King is reopening just four stores beginning on April 17.

It includes two in Bristol, one in Coventry and one in Swindon.

The brand has kicked off its reopening with a limited menu at four stores (Niall Carson/PA Wire)

All four locations will serve a very limited menu, with only a few classic items available for purchase.

A spokesperson for the chain in the UK said: "We hope that re-opening these restaurants for delivery services goes some way to lifting our customers’ spirits in these difficult times."

They said additional locations may be added to the list in the coming weeks.

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