UK fast food retailer to close after entering liquidation

Tings N Wings, based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, is a small, family-run fast food retailer that first opened back in 2021.

It is known for its “epic” wing flavours, smashed Angus burgers, and buttermilk chicken burgers and tenders.

At one point, the fast food retailer had three sites across the UK in Welwyn Garden City, St Albans, and Clacton-on-Sea.

Tings N Wings said it is focused on “dedication to quality” when it comes to food.

Its website continues: “We pride ourselves on serving our customers a menu completely free of preservatives and artificial flavourings.

“Each and every sauce is made entirely from scratch. We use only the best available real ingredients.

“Our quality is our identity – it’s who we are as a company. It’s what guides us and it’s what sets us apart. We will never change.”

Tings N Wings has received rave reviews from customers across the UK, since opening five years ago, being described as “THE BEST”.

Others have said they make the “best fried chicken about” and the “best wings in town”.

Tings N Wings set to close after entering liquidation

Tings N Wings launched a petition in October 2025, requesting support to help keep its final store in Welwyn Garden City open.

In January, the company was handed notice that it was to be struck off the Companies House Register and dissolved in less than two months.

In February, this strike-off action was suspended, according to Companies House .

However, Tings N Wings has now voluntarily entered liquidation.

Giles McCarthy of Netchwood Finance Ltd was appointed as liquidator on March 5, according to the London Gazette.

Turbulent start to 2026 for UK high street

It has been a rough start to 2026 for the UK high street, with several retailers entering administration and others announcing widespread store closures.

Major high street retailers, including River Island, Primark, and Poundland, have already been forced to close stores in 2026, while Revolution and BrewDog have shut the doors to 21 and 38 pubs, respectively.

Several other retailers have fallen into administration recently, including:

Meanwhile, four UK travel companies have closed in the opening weeks of 2026:

EcoJet Airlines, billed as “the world’s first Electric Airline”, has also entered liquidation after just three years, resulting in the cancellation of all planned flights.

UK delivery company Yodel is set to be phased out over the coming months after being acquired by InPost.

Tesco also recently revealed plans to cut 380 jobs in stores across the UK, while it’s been reported that Morrisons is looking to sell some of its in-store pharmacies as it continues to cut costs.

It’s not been all bad news for the UK high street, with several major brands announcing new store openings for 2026, including Aldi, M&S, Superdrug, and Lidl.

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