Tag: KFC
McDonald’s Claims Top Spot on 2016 Top 100 Global Franchises Ranking
ATLANTA — Restaurant franchises dominated the top-five positions on Franchise Direct’s 2016 Top 100 Global Franchises Ranking, with McDonald’s claiming top honours.
Subway ranked second,...
Norm Macdonald Plays Colonel Sanders in New KFC Ad Campaign
LOUISVILLE, Ky.— In its latest advertising spot, Kentucky Fried Chicken will feature Last Comic Standing judge and Saturday Night Live veteran Norm Macdonald as its iconic...
KFC China Sues Companies for Social-Media Generated Rumours
BEIJING, China ― KFC China has filed a lawsuit against three Chinese companies, which have allegedly spread rumours on social media about the quality...
Yum Brands Reports Mixed First Quarter Results
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc. announced mixed first-quarter results, as overall sales rose at Taco Bell and KFC, but its China market showed...
KFC Canada Adds Sweet Chili Crunch Chicken To Menu
VAUGHAN, Ont. — KFC Canada has announced a new flavour addition to its menu. KFC Sweet Chili Crunch, available Oct. 20, will offer a...
KFC Serves Up Beer in Toronto
TORONTO — Louisville, Ky-based KFC is set to offer domestic and international beer this fall at two of its Fresh locations in Toronto.
Yum Cuts Ties with Shanghai Meat Supplier
SHANGHAI, China — Yum Brands has ended its relationship with meat supplier OSI Group LLC after factory workers at Shanghai Husi Food Co. Ltd. were reportedly found selling expired meat. After an investigation, McDonald’s has decided to stick around.
Yum Names New Taco Bell CEO
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands has named Brian Niccol Taco Bell’s new CEO, effective Jan. 1. He will take over from Greg Creed.
Yum Brands Announces Creed as New CEO and Chairman
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands has announced that its chairman and CEO, David C. Novak will assume the role of executive chairman Jan. 1; Greg Creed will take over as CEO.
KFC Transforms Web Video into TV Ad
KFC won a half-million views in two weeks with its online video of X Games Moto gold medallist Bryce Hudson doing a backflip on...
