KFC closes shop after 20 years of operation

International restaurant   franchise Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is expected to   cease operations in Botswana during the course of the next week.

Through a press statement late Thursday, VPB Propco, the franchisees of the KFC   business in the country said that all their stores will be by closed 5th June 2016. “Such a step is always   for us, a final resort and during the course of the last 12 months, we have   worked tirelessly to seek an alternative.

However, after much deliberation, it is clear that it is no longer feasible to continue operations,” a statement from VPB Propco reads. Moreover, VPB Propco will be expected to close over 12 branches across the country after   operating locally for over 20 years.

“We thank Batswana for   the incredible family, which we have built together, and for their unwavering support. VPB will continue to engage all stakeholders while adhering to all regulatory and governance guidelines as well as working with all employees through this time.”

VPB   said this was a difficult business decision to make but one that needed to be taken.