Burger King set to open in Kettering

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Fast food giant Burger King is to open a new restaurant on the A14 in Kettering.

The planned outlet will be on the westbound services between J8 and J9, however it is unsure whether Little Chef will remain.

The town has lacked a Burger King since 2007, when Nando's took over their store in Carina Way.

Corby town centre, or a trip down to Thrapston on the A14 have been the only viable options of buying a 'Whopper' since then.

Local resident Jack Sutton, 18, was 'dissapointed' when Burger King originally left the town, but says he is 'excited' about the prospect of a local restaurant.

He said, "It offers a variety to the 3 McDonalds, 3 Subways and 2 KFC's that we have in the town."

Little Chef has been the victim of a steady decline since the early 2000's, perhaps due to competition from much more successful fast-food chains.

The 78 restaurants they have left in Great Britain face uncertainty over whether or not they will remain this time next year.

Note – It is unsure at this time whether staff from Little Chef will be affected.

By Stephen Matthews