Submitted by random_vermonter t3_10izhss in vermont
Does anyone happen to know what's going on with this closed KFC in Essex Jct? I see lights on but it's not open most of the time. I'm just curious as if it ever will reopen or not. Thanks.
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frogyoubuddy t1_j5hi6lf wrote
Staffing more than likely, they’ve been like that for quite some time.
destructo767 t1_j5hiwie wrote
I heard a rumor that it was going to become a KFC Taco Bell combo, but that may just be a fever dream
random_vermonter OP t1_j5hj5ay wrote
It’s just weird how they keep lights on and were doing outside work at one point. I don’t buy the staffing thing. PPP?
quinnbeast t1_j5hkwz1 wrote
KFC is just for entertainment, not for actual consumption.
dnstommy t1_j5hndqy wrote
They had staffing issues for a long time. I heard several times they only had 1 employee doing everything.
random_vermonter OP t1_j5hnh4k wrote
Damn. Thanks for the backstory.
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NoMidnight5366 t1_j5hpha9 wrote
This is almost a cliche r/vermont post —because it’s so Vermont.
VioletRefinery t1_j5hq5wk wrote
I also heard it was going to be a taco bell. But that may just be group think. Fingers crossed though.
random_vermonter OP t1_j5hqn73 wrote
Just a honest question.
MacduffFifesNo1Thane t1_j5hr0qs wrote
It would make that Facebook group on messaging Taco Bell to be in Burlington that much more interesting.
Decweb t1_j5hr3e0 wrote
Los Pollos Hermanos
NoMidnight5366 t1_j5hrd9k wrote
I’m just pointing out that we are such a rural,small town state. Totally honest question and I totally relate. We made a big deal when Dunkin’ came to town.
halfbakedblake t1_j5hvesc wrote
Pay people crap and expect them to work a shit job in a super stressful environment.
endeavour3d t1_j5il6d3 wrote
other businesses don't have nearly the same problems that KFC/Taco Bell do, it's universal in New England I've noticed, I've tried to get stuff at 3 different Taco Bells in VT and in NH and they all are horrible. Yet at the same time I can goto another business like Moe's or Wendys or Burger King and get in and out in 10 minutes or less with food no problem, even during busy times.
There's something wrong with the regional Yum! Brands management here that's especially worse when it comes to organizing their stores and workforce.
PersistentCookie t1_j5j6lv1 wrote
Do you remember when the Wendy’s opened? They had police directing traffic it was so crowded.
beamerpaints t1_j5j7hl8 wrote
Keene, nh was that way for most of the pandemic and even still it's a 45 minute wait in drive thru. Lobby was completely closed up until maybe 2 months ago. Staffing was a problem because you needed x amount of employees making KFC orders and x amount making taco bell orders while you need cashiers for drive thru and lobby. Even with 4 people our KFC was super slow and I felt bad for the employees busting their asses because I know they weren't making a decent wage.
complex_Scorp43 t1_j5j90kd wrote
They tore down the orig one in Rutland and recently finished rebuilding it. It's been open a week now or so.
random_vermonter OP t1_j5ja8ah wrote
It may be a refusal or inability to pay competitive wages to workers. Did the franchisee receive a PPP loan(s)?
alfonseski t1_j5jc3yk wrote
Pour one out for KFC
Excellent_Debt6527 t1_j5jei0f wrote
You need people, not just money, to staff a place. There just aren’t enough workers in Vermont right now to fill all the open jobs
justreadthearticle t1_j5jlfmz wrote
KenTacoHut would be ideal
random_vermonter OP t1_j5jm2ym wrote
You don’t get people if you don’t pay them.
random_vermonter OP t1_j5kwb9k wrote
It still gets that crowded with the drive thru. I’ve decided to avoid Wendy’s. Knew someone who worked there and they claimed that restaurant serves moldy buns, etc.
bond___vagabond t1_j5l1yc9 wrote
Pay crap wages, wonder why no one wants to work for you, lol.
Loudergood t1_j5m0mr7 wrote
I laughed so hard at Panera.
ratamadiddle t1_j5hgyzy wrote
Guess they picked up the Ray’s business model.