Two new fast food vendors are soon to be built in South Warwickshire, as works to demolish a former Frankie & Benny's get underway.

Planning permission to create two 'drive thrus' at Tachbrook Park Drive was signed off by Warwick District Council last year, with the plans seeing the former restaurant flattened.

The application - first submitted in 2021 - said the units have ben designed for Five Guys and KFC.

Photos now show the Frankie & Benny's being knocked down to make way for the new eateries.

Plans for the demolition were signed off last year (image via Geoff Ousbey)

The restaurant had been closed for a while (image via Geoff Ousbey)

After the plans were signed off by WDC last year, a KFC spokesperson told Nub News: "The rumours are true, The Colonel is coming back to town. 

"We know we've got lots of KFC fans in Leamington and we've missed you! 

"We're busy getting our chicks in a row but we can't wait to see you all next year. 

"We'll be bringing buckets of your favourite fried chicken as well as more than 30 new jobs to the area!"

(image via Geoff Ousbey)

(image via Geoff Ousbey)

And while the planning application is clear that Five Guys would take over the second unit, a company spokesperson was less committal on the plans.

"Five Guys may be opening a restaurant next year in 2024," the Five Guys spokesperson said to Nub News last year.

"Nothing is confirmed just yet."

The planning application - submitted by Standard Life Investment UK Real Estate Fund - said the 'drive-thru' lanes would not impact the rest of the car park.

It also said the takeaways would be open 24 hours a day.

(image via Geoff Ousbey)

"In terms of opening hours, as per the neighbouring McDonalds unit, this planning application seeks consent for 24-hour operation," it said. 

"Such flexible opening hours are sought for the benefit of shift workers and those working irregular work patterns, as well as passing traffic more generally. 

"Given the physical distance from any sensitive uses, this is not anticipated to raise any concerns in terms of amenity."

The plans also said the two eateries would create both "skilled and unskilled jobs" for the area.

See the full plans here.

(image via Geoff Ousbey)

(image via Geoff Ousbey)