All of PDQ’s drive-thrus in North and South Carolina will close immediately, according to an unexpected development in the fast food industry. Many of the company’s devoted patrons are shocked by the decision and are saying goodbye to their favorite places for chicken.
PDQ, a restaurant chain well-known for its delicious chicken dishes, has chosen to close eight of its outlets in both states. Along with Hickory and Winston-Salem, the impacted outlets are located in North Carolina at Lake Forest, Cary, Durham, and Raleigh. Also closing in South Carolina are the branches in Greenville and Columbia. Communities that had become accustomed to the convenience and flavor that PDQ drive-thrus provided are feeling the effects of this revelation.
A few PDQ locations will continue to serve customers even after the drive-thrus close. One small comfort for fans attending events at Raleigh’s PNC Arena is that the PDQ stand will stay open. Moreover, guests will still be able to enjoy the PDQ experience at the chain’s locations in the Carolinas thanks to its presence at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Concord, and Cornelius.
PDQ has promised to assist the impacted staff members in the wake of the closures. As evidence of its commitment to the welfare of its employees, the corporation has promised to provide severance pay and help with job placement efforts. PDQ’s dedication to its employees, especially during difficult times, is demonstrated by this action, which has garnered significant praise.
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It was not a hastily decided decision to close the drive-thru. It was the outcome of thorough thought and an assessment of the market, a firm representative said. By visiting restaurant teams and making sure that everything goes as smoothly as possible for everyone, the executive team at PDQ has been actively involved in the process.
“People Dedicated to Quality” is what PDQ, which was founded in 2011 in Florida by Bob Basham and Nick Reader, stands for. Excellent food and customer service have helped the restaurant establish a solid reputation.
A chapter in the Carolinas’ history is closing with the drive-thrus, but PDQ’s dedication to quality and its employees doesn’t falter. The knowledge that PDQ’s legacy of excellence and devotion will live on in the locations that are still open provides comfort to grieving fans.
