THE wait is finally over as KFC officially reopens its doors.

The Kentucky Fried Chicken at Twyford Services in Evesham was damaged after a fire broke out in its kitchen last summer and has been closed since.

Over a year later, the fast food chain is back welcoming customers through its doors as of Monday (November 13).

A KFC spokesperson said: “Our loyal fans in Evesham have been very patient and we’re happy to confirm the wait is finally over… our restaurant at Twyford Services has officially reopened, just in time for the launch of our festive menu!

"So come on down and get a taste of the Colonel’s finest - we can’t wait to see you.”

The opening comes after the business started looking for employees. 

The venue was looking for full-time staff who will be on up to £10.50 an hour, according to an advert put out on Harri.

On July 30, 2022, at around 3pm, huge plumes of black smoke could be seen pouring into the sky.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service sent two crews from Evesham Fire Station, one from Pershore and two from Worcester.

A further crew from Redditch and the incident command unit from the Wyre Forest also joined,

Meanwhile, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service sent crews from Alcester and Bidford.

A spokesperson for HWFRS said at the time: "The fire was inside a kitchen where waste oils and cylinders were present.

"The incident, in a single-storey building of modern construction, was sectorised with the fire fought by four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus using two hose reel jets and positive pressure ventilation.

"Utilities were isolated, and the aerial ladder platform was used for an aerial survey.

"With the incident scaled back to one appliance, which assisted with turning over and damping down, a thermal imaging camera was then used to check for hotspots, of which none were detected.

"Reinspections were then carried out at 9.30pm and 1.30am with a final full external check completed using the thermal imaging camera and a triple extension ladder."