A fully fitted former KFC in Christchurch, Dorset, is up for rent, offering aspiring restaurateurs a chance to open their own chicken shop in a prime fast-food hotspot. A fully fitted former KFC in Christchurch, Dorset, is up for rent, offering aspiring restaurateurs a chance to open their own chicken shop in a prime fast-food hotspot.

Fancy running your own chicken shop with all the kit for £3,300 a month? Now you can

A fully fitted former KFC in Christchurch, Dorset, is up for rent, offering aspiring restaurateurs a chance to open their own chicken shop in a prime fast-food hotspot.

Good news for fried chicken lovers, you could now open your very own chicken shop.

A former KFC restaurant – that comes “fully fitted” and ready to go – is up for rent.

The Colonel’s fast food joint, based in Christchurch, Dorset, still has the iconic branding inside and outside.

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But majority of KFC restaurants in the UK are franchised, so it is unlikely the new owner will be able to continue operating under the brand name.

A fully fitted former KFC in Christchurch, Dorset, is up for rent, offering aspiring restaurateurs a chance to open their own chicken shop in a prime fast-food hotspot.
The inside of the KFC. (Jam Press/Ellis & Partners)

On the upside, this is your chance to potentially start a new successful poultry venture.

For £3,333 per month, the new business owner will have use of the ground floor takeaway and restaurant, as well as walk-in fridge and freezer, staff room, office and more.

A fully fitted former KFC in Christchurch, Dorset, is up for rent, offering aspiring restaurateurs a chance to open their own chicken shop in a prime fast-food hotspot.
The inside of the KFC. (Jam Press/Ellis & Partners)

The lease also comes with customer seating and cloakroom, a customer service area, and food preparation area.

So it’s ready to make into your own foodie haven.

A fully fitted former KFC in Christchurch, Dorset, is up for rent, offering aspiring restaurateurs a chance to open their own chicken shop in a prime fast-food hotspot.
The inside of the KFC. (Jam Press/Ellis & Partners)

Junk food fanatics will love the location, where the restaurant neighbours the likes of Domino’s, McDonald’s, Subway, Papa John’s and Costa.

The listing, held by Ellis & Partners, describes the property as a “long established” hot food takeaway and restaurant, with the lease not for residential use.

A fully fitted former KFC in Christchurch, Dorset, is up for rent, offering aspiring restaurateurs a chance to open their own chicken shop in a prime fast-food hotspot.
The inside of the KFC. (Jam Press/Ellis & Partners)

The area comprises 2,278sq ft, reports Luxury Property News – plenty of room to make your mark.

Listing pictures show the clean customer area still including famous quotes like “It’s finger lickin’ good”.

A fully fitted former KFC in Christchurch, Dorset, is up for rent, offering aspiring restaurateurs a chance to open their own chicken shop in a prime fast-food hotspot.
The inside of the KFC. (Jam Press/Ellis & Partners)

In the food preparation area are several deep fat fryers and ovens, as well as a cleaning area.

Meanwhile next to the tills are a cabinet for freshly baked cookies and a drinks fountain offering several types of fizzy drinks.

A fully fitted former KFC in Christchurch, Dorset, is up for rent, offering aspiring restaurateurs a chance to open their own chicken shop in a prime fast-food hotspot.
The inside of the KFC. (Jam Press/Ellis & Partners)

The premises is available on a new lease at a rental of £40,000 per year, plus £50,000 for all of the fixtures, fittings and stock.

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