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KFC has announced its Vegan Burger will return to U.K restaurants next week.
The fast-food giant added the sandwich to its permanent menu in January – selling a million in less than a month – but removed it after re-opening with a reduced offering following the coronavirus lockdown.
But now 73 of its eateries across the nation* will be offering it from August 24, costing £3.99, with more restaurants set to join the list in coming weeks.
‘The flavor of KFC with zero chicken’
In a statement sent to Plant Based News when the sandwich launched, Ira Dubinsky, innovation director at KFC UK and Ireland said: “The Colonel was all about welcoming everyone to his table – now vegans, flexitarians and our fried chicken fans can all enjoy the taste of our Original Recipe together.
“We’ve worked hard to perfect the flavor and make a Vegan Burger the Colonel would be proud of. It’s the flavor of KFC, just with zero chicken.”
Dawn Carr, director of vegan corporate projects at PETA said: “We are delighted to have played a part in KFC’s journey to bring quick, affordable, vegan options to a new audience. There is no doubt this vegan burger will be a huge hit with the skyrocketing numbers of vegans, vegetarians, and flexitarians around the UK. Clucking marvellous!”
‘Sadly denied their favorite’
Speaking about the relaunch of the sandwich, a KFC spokesperson said: “Our vegan and flexitarian fans were sadly denied their favorite meat-free treat during lockdown, but now it’s back, and it’s time to celebrate,” said
“Our kitchen teams have been working hard to adapt to the new safety measures in restaurants, but we reckon now is the right time to unleash one of our fan favourites.
“We can’t wait to reunite with our vegan friends – we’ve missed you!”
Controversy
While the burger has sold in huge numbers, it has also divided opinion within the vegan community.
A recent survey carried out by magazine Vegan Food & Living revealed that 57 percent of respondents ‘would never eat at KFC, even if there were more vegan options’.
“You’re still putting money into the coffers of company that makes its primary source of money off of the slaughter of a specific animal…this is just a marketing ploy,” one social media user said talking about the chain releasing animal-free options.
*Restaurants selling the Vegan Burger
Glasgow – Argyle Street
Glasgow – Sauchiehall Street
Northampton – Riverside Retail Park
Hull – The Beacon
Lincoln – High Street
London – Kings Cross
Camden – High Street
Dover – Honey Wood Retail Park
London – Southampton Row
Brighton – London Road
Bournemouth – The Triangle
Margate – High Street
Poole – Wessex Gate Retail Park
Broadstairs – Westwood Retail Park
Birmingham – Great Bridge Retail Pk
Portsmouth – Pompey Centre
Glasgow – Pollokshaws Road
Hulme – Greenheys Lane West
Hamilton – Palace Grounds Retail Pk
Romford – Colchester Road
Bishopsgate
Manchester – Ashton Retail Park
Colliers Wood – Chapter Way
Manchester Fort Shopping Park
Old Kent Road
Walsall – Junction 10 M6 Services
Tyburn – Kingsbury Road
London Waterloo
Norwich – Mile Cross Lane
Bristol – Union Street
Leicester – Narborough Road
Cobham Services
Swindon – Delta Park
Ipswich – Bury Road
South Kensington – Gloucester Road
Cardiff – Excelsior Road
Cardiff – Queen Street
Swansea – Morfa Shopping Park
Birmingham – Martineau Place
Kidderminster – Stourport Road
Preston – Ashton on Ribble
Aberdeen – Union Street
Bristol – Avonmeads Retail Park
Derby – Foresters Leisure Park
Wrexham – St Georges Crescent
Nottingham – Milton Street
Croydon – Colonnades Leisure Park
Purley – Purley Parade
Brighton – Western Road
Southend – Greyhound Trading Park
Braintree – Galleys Island
Edinburgh – Meadowbank Retail Park
Lancaster – Penny Street
Sheffield – Penistone Road
Sheffield – Barnsley Road
Sheffield – West Street
Coventry – Tile Hill
Leeds – Kirkstall Road
Aintree – Grand National Avenue
Liverpool – Chaloner Street
Beeston – White Rose Shopping Centre
Wolverhampton – Penn Road Retail Park
Sunderland – Thomsen Retail Park
Stourbridge – St Johns Road
Durham – City Retail Park
Byker – Shields Road
Gateshead – Metro Centre Blue
Birchanger Green – M11 Services
South Mimms – M25 Services
Manchester Arndale
Gorleston on Sea – High Street
Great Yarmouth – Regent Road
Plymouth – Marsh Mills
