KFC has warned customers of potential food shortages in its stores after weeks of disruption.
The fast-food chain released a tweet to warn people visiting their stores they may find “some items aren’t available” and that they’re “working hard to keep things running smoothly.”
The Chicken company hasn’t said which items from its menu will be affected by the shortages or what is causing the problem. However, it is likely a shortage of HGV drivers is part of the issue.
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It is estimated there is around a 100,000 strong shortfall of HGV drivers, due in part to the so-called 'pingdemic' but also from Brexit causing a shortage of workers.
Coronavirus-related travel restrictions are also being reported as a reason for the shortage of haulage drivers.
A lack of HGV drivers had caused delays to restocking in supermarkets in recent weeks, with a number of stores reporting empty shelves.
Some items may also be packaged differently due to packaging shortages and the company has urged customers to be patient with their “incredible teams” during the shortages.
It is not yet known how long the disruption will last.
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In a tweet, KFC UK said “The Colonel has just emerged from a long day at the fryers and wanted to share the following message.
“There’s been some disruption over the last few weeks, so things may be a little different when you next visit us.
“We know it’s not ideal, but we’re working hard to keep things running smoothly.”
KFC has not said how many stores it expects to suffer from the shortages.
This is the second time in recent years KFC has been hit by food shortages.
In 2018, the fast food giant was forced to close 600 stores across the UK after it ran out of chicken.
KFC blamed this issue on the fact it had just changed delivery firms and its new company, DHL, was suffering from teething issues.
