“chicken shops”
Those crazy brits sure have a funny way of talking.
Having said that, what keeps me away from KFC and most fast food for that matter is cost and the employees.
Last time I was in a KFC or Popeyes it was a real 3rd world experience.
Damn straight and the quality of food sucks too. I've seen three chicken shops open in the past 6 months within my local. Choice of "Mother Clucker", "Korean BBQ" and a small deli that carries Red's Chicken. All superior to KFC by miles and doesn't make you feel like you've traveled to a 3rd-world crap-hole.
I haven't been to a KFC in over 20 years.
The best fried chicken near me is literally called "The Chicken Shop". A little family owned place with southern style chicken, catfish, shrimp, oysters, hushpuppies, okra, biscuits, etc. They fry it while you wait, so it's always hot and fresh.