Starbucks to takeover old Clydebank KFC drive-thru
The application is set to transform the derelict Unit Nine and create car parking spaces, a drive-thru route around the building, and a large seating area within the venue.
Former KFC store in the Clyde Retail Park. (Image: Newsquest) The company posted two job listings for a barista and supervisor in June, though it does not say how many positions are up for grabs.
General Image of a Starbucks Mug. (Image: Starbucks)
KFC announced the closure of the drive-thru unit in January 2024, as bosses said, "all good things must come to an end."
It is understood that staff at the branch were moved to other KFC sites after the closure.
Visualisation of store front. (Image: West Dunbartonshire Council Planning Portal)
Proposed site plan for new Starbucks unit. (Image: West Dunbartonshire Council Planning Portal) A Starbucks spokesperson previously declined to comment on whether they were planning to introduce a store at the retail park.
Commenting in June, the spokesperson said: "While we are always looking for new locations and opportunities to bring the Starbucks experience to customers in the UK, we have no news to share about plans for the Clyde Retail Park at this time.'
A date for a decision on the application has not yet been set.
Starbucks has been contacted for comment.
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