KFC is set for the opening in Ayodhya, but with a unique twist on its standard menu. The fast-food the giant must become vegetarian in order to agree with the city’s stringent vegetarian-only policy, according to Moneycontrol. Kentucky Fried Chicken, also known by its acronym KFC, must adjust to the customs of the people if it hopes to gain access to the sacred city. While one of the company’s best-known products is chicken.
“KFC has set up its unit at Ayodhya-Lucknow highway because we do not allow non-vegetarian food items here. We are ready to provide even KFC a space if it decides to sell only vegetarian items,” Ayodhya government official Vishal Singh was quoted by Moneycontrol.
Food chains have been offered a chance to open up their branches inside Ayodhya city
“We have offers from big food chain outlets to set up their shops in Ayodhya. We welcome them with open arms, but there is only one restriction, that they should not serve non-veg food items inside the panch Kosi,” said Vishal Singh. He added “Those serving non-vegetarian food have set up outlets outside 14 Kosi Parikrama Marg.”
“We welcome them with open arms, but there is only one restriction, that they should not serve non-veg food items inside the Panch Kosi,” he said.
Any food outlet that opens in the Ayodhya city is strictly prohibited from selling of liquor and non-vegetarian items.
Business in and around Ayodhya City
To grow their business, Pizza Hut’s manager, Awadh Kumar Verma, told Moneycontrol that they want to construct a store in the Ram Path neighborhood. In addition, Dinesh Yadav, whose Domino’s restaurant is located close to the Ram temple, stated that business is doing well. Remarkably, Ayodhya is not the only Indian town that has limitations on non-vegetarian cuisine. Within the city limits, Haridwar likewise has a similar ban.
Another senior official at the state’s industry department, Abhishek Singh, stated that Bisleri and Haldiram have proposals to establish their units in and around Ayodhya due to the increase in temple tourism. “Besides, many companies like Parle are strengthening their distribution channels of food chain outlets, particularly packaged water, biscuits and namkeen,” he stated to Moneycontrol.
The city has grown to become a well-known pilgrimage destination since the Ram Temple was established. This forces both local businesses and foreign food franchises to recognize and adapt to guests’ changing dietary needs.