KFC closes hundreds of UK stores after huge chicken shortages

KFC has been forced to close more than half of its 900 UK stores after delivery problems resulted in severe chicken shortages.

The popular fast food chain switched its delivery contract to DHL last week, with the courier service blaming “operational issues” for the disruption in supply.

In the meantime, hundreds of KFC stores across the UK have been forced to shut their doors – although it is unclear when the delivery problems will be fully sorted.

“Our teams are working flat out all hours to get the rest back up and running as soon as possible”, a KFC spokesperson confirmed in a statement.