Binghamton KFC Restaurant Has Closed

The fast-food location at 237 Main Street has permanently shut its doors after 56 years of service.

Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Openings & Closings

A vacant brick storefront building with a drive-thru lane under a gray overcast sky in an urban environment. — The KFC restaurant on Main Street in Binghamton closed on September 21 after 56 years of operations, according to the Kirmani Group. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant at 237 Main Street in Binghamton closed on September 21, 2026. The location had been serving the local community since 1970.

Why it matters

The closure follows a decline in business volume at the site, which the ownership group determined was no longer sustainable. Operations at the storefront have officially ceased as the property prepares for a potential transition to a new seafood restaurant.

The restaurant operated at 237 Main Street for 56 years until its closure. The Kirmani Group, which managed this site, continues to oversee 35 other KFC units across Broome and Tioga counties.

The players

The Kirmani Group

The Queens-based parent company operates a network of 36 KFC restaurant units across the region.

The details

Declining business volume at the Main Street site rendered the long-standing operation unsustainable, according to the Kirmani Group. The site is expected to be sold, with early reports suggesting the property could eventually host a new seafood restaurant.

The restaurant began operating at the Main Street location in 1970.
The restaurant closed its doors on September 21, 2026.

Market Landscape

This closure reflects a broader industry trend where operators divest from underperforming real estate to optimize their portfolio efficiency. The move allows the parent company to reallocate resources toward its remaining 35 locations across Broome and Tioga counties.

Local diners will no longer be able to visit this Main Street establishment for service. Residents who may have had outstanding transaction disputes, such as an unresolved $22 refund request via the KFC app, should contact the Kirmani Group corporate office for support.

The takeaway

The closure of long-standing local businesses often signals a shift in consumer demand or operating costs within the fast-food sector. Customers should monitor local listings for news regarding the transition of the property to a future dining establishment.