KFC, a popular fast-food chain, has recently announced the closure of several of its locations in Illinois, adding to the growing list of restaurant chains shutting down in 2024. Multiple news outlets reported the closure of various KFC restaurants in different areas of Illinois.
In the Peoria area, all five KFC restaurants have been closed down. These locations were situated at 1106 Peoria St., Washington; 8905 N. Allen Road, Peoria; 5601 S. Washington St., Bartonville; 927 W. Jackson St., Morton; and 3485 E. Court St., Pekin. The decision to close these restaurants was described as a difficult one for both the franchisee and the brand.
