England’s smallest county has long held out against the fast-food chain, but some locals say change is needed
England’s last county without a McDonald’s is set to decide on a plan for a new 24-hour drive-through restaurant this week, in the face of staunch opposition from some locals who fear that it will ruin their area’s unique charm.
The historic county of Rutland is England’s smallest. It is the only one with no permanent speed traps, it is the site of the country’s largest reservoir, and it has a castle that’s no bigger than many church halls. And it is the last county in England with no McDonald’s, Burger King, or KFC – yet.
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