'Don't all rush at once!':  KFC plea after re-opening causes bedlam at Sheffield drive-thru

The fried chicken chain has re-opened its branch on Queens Road for drive thru orders and deliveries only.

But hundreds of motorists have rapidly descended on the branch, causing long queues and customers facing lengthy waits for food.

One Twitter user said: “KFC on Queens Road in Sheffield has been absolute bedlam since it reopened,” while another said: “KFC reopens for takeaway in Sheffield and I think more than half the city has had one within the first week.”

Now KFC has urged people to be sensible when using the restaurant.

A spokesman said: “We know it’s tempting, but please, please don’t all rush at once!

“Delivery remains the best way to get your fried chicken fix – we just want to offer a little more choice to those who are already on the road for essential journeys or on their way home from difficult shifts.”

“We’ve been working hard to responsibly reopen our restaurants and now we’re spreading our wings a little further. In line with government advice, we’ve decided to open the drive-thru lanes at 55 of our UK restaurants that are already open for delivery.””

“Nobody wants to be queuing unnecessarily. Despite what they say about us Brits. We don't really like the rain either, for that matter.”