Chicken Licken Shuts Down Mainmall Branch, Workers Retrenched Amid Financial Struggles. Popular fast-food chain Chicken Licken has officially closed its Mainmall branch today, leading to the retrenchment of its employees. The closure reportedly stems from financial difficulties, with the outlet struggling to maintain profitability.
Employees affected by the shutdown revealed that they were informed on March 13 about the decision, with their employment set to end on March 31. However, they have been assured that they will receive compensation for their notice period in April.
Tensions escalated in the days leading up to the closure, as some workers staged a strike over delayed March salaries. In response, management reportedly brought in staff from other branches to keep operations running. Striking workers were later informed by the company’s Human Resources department that they would not be returning to their positions.
Efforts to obtain an official statement from Chicken Licken’s head office have been unsuccessful so far. The company has not provided any public explanation regarding the closure or the retrenchment process.
