August 2nd 2023.
The Colonel is getting tough on kids in Sittingbourne, Kent. A KFC restaurant has implemented security measures to ensure that any suspected under-18s are ID'd at the door. This is to prevent anti-social behaviour in the area, and any unsupervised children will not be allowed in the restaurant after 6pm.
An unnamed worker at the restaurant revealed that security was needed due to the presence of youngsters causing trouble. However, customers are not happy with the new arrangements, which are not present at the neighbouring McDonald's.
Kayleigh Trimmings, 34, took her 17-year-old son Tyler to KFC for a treat only to be met with the security guard. He was allowed in after the guard realised he was with his mum.
"Since when did people get ID'd for a franchise?" said Kayleigh. "McDonald's next door wasn't doing it. I think it's disgusting. It's stopping kids from getting their food or weekend treat. I know there is anti-social behaviour in the town, but it isn't all youngsters."
A KFC spokesperson commented on the situation: "Safety has always been our top priority and we simply do not tolerate any violence towards our guests or team members. Our Sittingbourne restaurant has seen some recent behaviour from guests that the Colonel wouldn’t be proud of and so for the time being any under 18’s visiting after 6pm must be accompanied by an adult."
Businesses across the UK have implemented similar security measures over the summer, such as The Glades shopping centre in Bromley, London. This venue has banned unsupervised children with the support of the Met Police, and anyone found wearing a balaclava or an ‘inappropriate’ mask will be asked to leave.
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