KFC Closes Lafayette Stores, One New Iberia Location Shuttered

It’s official—both KFC locations in Lafayette have closed their doors, and at least one location in New Iberia appears to have quietly shut down as well. The closures happened without warning, and so far, no official word has been given by KFC or its parent company.

Lafayette KFCs Quietly Close Up Shop

This week, customers looking to satisfy their fried chicken cravings were met with silence at the drive-thru windows of both the Ambassador Caffery and Kaliste Saloom KFC locations. Some reported hearing no response through the intercom, only to drive forward and find printed signs announcing the closures.

By midweek, signs had been removed from both buildings, and individuals could be seen inside, appearing to clean up or remove equipment.

The two Lafayette stores originally opened in 2018, marking a return of the brand after several years of absence in the area. But now, once again, the Colonel has left Lafayette.

One KFC Location in New Iberia Also Shuts Down

In Iberia Parish, the KFC location on Admiral Doyle Drive is also confirmed to have closed. A Facebook post from Shatanica Gibson, who appears to be affiliated with the restaurant, shared the following message:

“New Iberia. It was a pleasure doing business with y’all, but we are closed for good.”

This was also the last remaining KFC in New Iberia…

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