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KFC Israel Operator Seeks Court Protection Amid NIS 50 Million Debt Crisis
Smart Service K&K, operating 12 KFC restaurants in Israel and employing 100 people, has filed for court protection due to approximately NIS 50 million in debt. The company cited the October 7 attacks as a factor in its financial difficulties.
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- 01KFC's Israel operator, Smart Service K&K, seeks court protection over NIS 50 million in debt.
- 02The company operates 12 KFC restaurants and employs approximately 100 workers in Israel.
- 03Factors contributing to financial difficulties include shareholder loans and the impact of the October 7 attacks.
- 04KFC has a history of previous failed attempts to establish a significant presence in Israel.
- 05The operator hopes the court measures will allow the remaining restaurants to continue functioning.
This filing adds to KFC's history of struggles in the Israeli market, with previous ventures failing due to various reasons including adaptations for kosher certification. The company hopes the court protection will allow its remaining restaurants to continue operating.
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