Rooster's Grill Shack will sell its last batch of chicken on Friday.
The Fleet Street store announced on Facebook it would be closing. with the owner citing family reasons.
Aseef Taylor said: “We’ve been here for nine years but I’m having to close because of personal reasons.
“I appreciate all of the support and it’s been a pleasure.
“I’ll really miss a lot of our customers.”
However, this isn’t the end of grilled chicken at the town centre outlet.
Mr Taylor confirmed that another company has taken over the store and is looking to reopen it on Tuesday under the banner of Flaming Chicken.
In 2018, data from Deliveroo revealed piri-piri chicken from Rooster's was one of Swindon’s most popular choices for a takeaway.
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