If you’re holed up in lockdown, don’t fret, you can still get your hands on a bucket of the Colonel’s best, with KFC Australia announcing they’re temporarily banning dining in amid the coronavirus crisis.
The announcement comes as the Federal Government orders the public to implement social distancing as fears over the pandemic grow.
While customers will still be able to order in store, they will be unable to dine in and will be encouraged to use drive thru or delivery apps to make orders.
The changes won’t have such a severe impact on chicken-lovers from Newcastle, with the city being home to Australia’s first drive-thru only restaurant.
CEO of KFC Australia, Nikki Lawson, says the measures will protect KFC customers and staff.
“Social distancing is key to minimising the spread of the disease which is why we’re making a few changes.”
“While we’ve temporarily suspended eating-in at our restaurants, fans of KFC will still be able to come in to order, but only to pick-up and use drive-thru.”
“Ordering through the KFC App and Delivery through our partners will be business as usual and are great options for convenient and contact free ordering.”
The fast-food giant is trialling a ‘kerb-side service’, where staff members will deliver click and collect orders to the carpark of their restaurants.
KFC’s unprecedented move follow other changes by big buisness.
Apple last week announced world-wide store closures to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Whether other fast-food chains will follow the move of the chicken giant remains to be seen.
