Tensions are rising over plans to build a KFC in a hipster suburb, as locals fear the street’s once-diverse character is being overwhelmed by chicken shops.
The fast food giant plans to open a new restaurant opposite the Newtown Hotel on King Street in Sydney’s inner west.
It would be the sixth chicken farm within a 100-meter radius. from El Jannah Chicken, Broaster Chicken, Clem’s, Ogalo Newtown and Gami Chicken.
Local restaurant owners fear the area is becoming overcrowded with chicken restaurants and are wondering if it is really necessary to open another one.
Chef Fabio Stefanelli of Italian restaurant La Favola said he has seen many chicken restaurants come and go over the years.
“We need more diversity and variety, a mix of cuisines, but right now when you walk down King St, every second business is a chicken shop,” he said. Daily Telegraph.
‘People want to come to Newtown because it’s supposed to be different and have variety, but it’s become boring.
‘I think the reason there are so many of them is because everyone loves fried chicken and it’s cheap and easy for restaurants to produce.’
Fast food giant KFC plans to open a new restaurant opposite the Newtown Hotel on King Street in the city’s west end.
If the proposal is approved, the $638,000 fast-food restaurant would open on the site formerly occupied by the Kammadhenu Indian restaurant.
If the proposal is approved, the $638,000 fast-food restaurant would open on the site formerly occupied by the Kammadhenu Indian restaurant.
According to planning documents submitted to the City of Sydney, the development would involve retrofitting the existing building with new signage, kitchen spaces, a self-service kiosk and seating.
“The activation of the currently vacant premises will contribute to the continued economic and commercial vitality and vibrancy of the King Street Local Centre,” the application reads.
‘The premises are located in an accessible area, 800 metres from Newtown train station, along King Street, with regular bus services, and close to key community and social infrastructure.’
The KFC would be open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted KFC for comment.