Fast food retailer KFC has confirmed it is trying to open a store in western Sydney that will sell alcohol alongside its usual fried chicken products.
The chain has proposed opening a store on Church Street, Parramatta, and the company has applied for a liquor licence.
In a statement, KFC said it “hopes to introduce a new KFC experience in Parramatta’s CBD in the near future, serving beer and cider as part of its menu”.
The company said that in other countries select KFC stores have liquor licences, serving a small selection of alcohol.
KFC is trying to join a growing number of fast food providers which sell alcohol including chains such as Mad Mex, Nando’s, Guzman y Gomez and Grill’d.
“Can I have a side of vodka, with that?”
The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) confirmed KFC had applied to serve alcohol at its new store, and said a decision on whether to grant that would depend on a community impact statement from KFC.
The ILGA released a statement which said: “Before giving approval, ILGA will need to be satisfied that the overall social impact of the proposal will not be detrimental to the well-being of the local or broader community,” the statement said.
One of Australia’s leading public health campaigners has called on the ILGA to reject the KFC liquor licence application.
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From what I can understand, alcohol consumption is compulsory for adults in Australia, isn't it? I know this because I can't, for example, watch a breakfast TV show without some mention of alcohol, usually to "toast" an event, reminisce about the weekend or celebrate a sporting win - any team, any sport, any win.
Apparently, if you go camping or fishing, beer is an absolute must. In fact, a camping chair isn't a camping chair it doesn't hold a beer - it has to be a beer. And if you arrange a hotel holiday with your spouse, then it makes sense to disappear to the bar with your mates who just happened to turn up. And I remember the "it's not Australia Day without beer!" outcry when the WA government announced the annual skyshow would be a dry affair a few years back (not that they really meant it anyway because "mum and dad enjoying a glass of wine" obviously has to be acceptable, even if it is a family event in public space where alcohol consumption is illegal every day of the year anyway).
So, yeah, I'm surprised fast-food outlets haven't been selling alcohol all along. I don't know how their customers survived without it. Actually, some fast food probably does taste better with alcohol - lots of alcohol.
Alcohol consumption is, essentially, a religious practice, so I guess it has to be tolerated like any other religion.
Add vodka too the list too
I mean I could make do with wine or cider but beer yuk