UK seaside town fast food restaurant plummets into liquidation | UK | News

A seaside town fast food takeaway has fallen into liquidation after just over two years in business. M Dilaxy Chicken in West Sussex appointed liquidators on June 5, according to records published today on public noticeboard, The Gazette.

Selling fried chicken, wings and burgers, the takeaway was based in a parade next to other restaurants and a barbershop on Dominion Road, a residential area of Worthing. But the takeaway had a low 2.3-star rating on Google, based on seven reviews. Many praised the friendly staff and value for money, however three reviews claimed the chicken was undercooked, while another described it as “disgusting”.

One happy customer leaving a five-star review wrote: “Every single time I go there , the food never disappoints. Chicken always fresh and very tasty. Wraps are my favourite. Big portions of chips and only 4.99 per meal deal. Nice service too.”

However, a second claimed: “Me and some mates came down to get a chicken burger and haven’t stopped throwing up all night , undercooked chicken do not advise to eat here.”

It showed they owed £13,193 to trade and expense creditors, including £9,504 to British Gas and £1,757 to refuse removal service Biffa Waste. With £3,840 in assets, there was a shortfall of £9,454.

The Express has contacted insolvency firm Anderson Brookes, which is now representing M Dilaxy Chicken, for comment.

The liquidators are brought in to sell off assets to convert them into cash to bring the business to an end. This cash is then used to pay off creditors and satisfy debts.

Liquidation does not indicate any wrongdoing, and this could happen due to falling sales, rising costs, or overtrading. Several hospitality businesses have recently followed a similar fate.

Last month, family-run pub The Sorcerer’s Watering Hole appointed liquidators. The McCormack family had taken over the Brentford business in 2019.