A fabricated graphic claiming KFC Dominica has implemented a blanket ban on all customers under the age of 21 has spread rapidly across social media platforms, prompting the fast-food chain’s local franchise to issue an urgent official clarification to dispel the misinformation.
The false rumor took root after a public altercation between two teenage students outside KFC’s Roseau location on a recent Friday. Video and images of the confrontation circulated locally online, and bad actors quickly created the fake ban announcement to capitalize on public attention to the incident.
In an official post shared across KFC Dominica’s verified social media channels, the franchise stressed that the doctored graphic was not created, authorized, or released by any member of its team, and no such age restriction policy has ever been considered or approved. “We welcome guests of every age at all our locations across the country, and that policy has not changed,” the statement read.
The chain acknowledged that the unfounded claim has sparked unnecessary anxiety among local students and their families, and urged social media users to share the official clarification to stop the spread of false information. KFC Dominica also confirmed that it is conducting a full internal review of the Roseau altercation to identify actionable steps that will reinforce the safety of both customers and on-site staff, which the company says remains its number one priority moving forward.
For accurate, up-to-date information about KFC Dominica’s operations and policies, the company directs the public to its official verified social media page.