FAST food fanatics are “gutted” and alarmed after a major restaurant has closed its location.
Customers feared the worst when they saw their beloved branch had shut – but the restaurant has warned them not to panic.
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Nando’s on the Marine Parade, Southport, issued a statement attempting to reassure the disgruntled locals.
Customers flocked to social media to share their concerns.
One person was so set on a “cheeky Nando’s” that after finding the branch closed they drove an extra 25 minutes in pursuit of the meal.
The wrote: “Drove to the local Southport shop to find it has closed for a re-Ferb so ended up driving to Aintree.
“Truly a delightful experience double chicken wrap with cheese extra hot spicy rice Peri Peri chips chicken wings extra hot ooooooooof always a pleasure never a chore.”
Another turned elsewhere to get their chicken feast writing: “We drove there and was gutted so resorted to a hickory’s.”
A third was equally as dissapointed and said: “Gutted! Was meant to be going there on Monday for my daughter’s birthday x.”
A spokesperson for Nando’s said: “Our Southport restaurant is currently closed for some DIY – don’t worry though, we will be firing up the grills and welcoming customers back in mid-February.
“The restaurant will continue it’s No Chuckin’ Our Chicken food donation programme with local charity Live To Learn.”
It comes as it’s revealed a major fashion brand could close branches amid high street struggles.
Superdry is said to be considering a “radical” restructuring including job losses after reporting poor Christmas sales.
The designer chain is looking at restructuring options and has approached financial advisors PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), according to Sky News.
It is said to be considering entering a company voluntary arrangement (CVA), a form of insolvency.
A CVA is a way for a business to restructure but continue to keep trading, but typically it closes some stores and negotiates rent costs down.
Part of the restructuring could include a “substantial” number of store closures and job losses.
