I don't believe that for even a minute.
1 - Halal meat has to be more expensive that the usual variety because it is a low volume specialty. No business is going to voluntarily cost themselves more money.
2 - Compared to modern slaughter houses, halal slaughtering can't supply the volume of meat needed to keep these listed restaurants in product.
3 - This story is from England and the places named are in England. I don't think you have any need to boycott your local Domino's or KFC.
A KFC in Marietta, Georgia serves halal meat.