An unlikely hero has emerged in a small Brisbane community after his passionate submission for a KFC to be built ‘two minutes’ from his house went viral.
The man, who lives in the Tingalpa community, has made a heartfelt plea to his council arguing that it should give the green light to a new KFC restaurant and Caltex service station.
Most of the submissions were arguing against the new development, so the chicken enthusiast’s letter stood out from the pile.
A passionate KFC fan has penned a letter to his local council (right) in support of a new store
Local councillor Ryan Murphy praised the submission and singled out the letter on Facebook
‘I love KFC. This store with be 2 minutes from my house!! Please ignore the people objecting to this development!!’ he wrote.
The form was intended for people to object to the new development, but the creative man crossed out the word ‘object’ so that the title read ‘I wish to SUPPORT the proposed development at 1466 Wynnum Road, Tingalpa’.
Among his persuasive arguments were the fact that the queue at the Wynnum KFC outlet is too long, and that the ‘hopeless’ Carindale store always gets the orders wrong.
He also threw out a tip to fellow KFC fans – ‘I have complained to KFC about this store (you get KFC vouchers if you complain, FYI.)’.
Residents have complained that lines are always too long and slow at the Wynnum KFC outlet
Councillor Murphy, who represents the Doboy Ward in Brisbane City Council, also loves KFC
Local councillor Ryan Murphy, who represents the Doboy Ward in Brisbane City Council, praised the submission on 7NEWS as ‘likely the biggest thing to happen in Tingalpa in 2017’.
He posted the letter to Facebook, prompting an outpouring of support and praise for the enthusiastic chicken-lover.
‘Can we vote for him? He’s pro jobs and development. And we so need another KFC,’ one man wrote, agreeing with his assessment of the Wynnum and Carindale outlets.
Steven Peake took to Facebook to support the call for a new KFC in Tingpala, Queensland
‘Sadly, from personal experience his characterisation of both the Wynnum and Carindale stores is highly accurate,’ Councillor Murphy agreed.
Another supported added: ‘I second this guy. I just moved to walking distance to this [proposed] KFC.’
All residents are encouraged to file their submissions in relation to the proposed development by December 6.