KFC

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 25, 2022

The chain lost its status as the country’s biggest chicken concept. But eight years of same-store sales growth, new remodels and an improved outlook has the company looking forward.

Technology

Big fast-food chains find their digital footing

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2022

A huge percentage of the business at major quick-service restaurants, including McDonald’s, Starbucks and KFC, is coming through apps, delivery and kiosks.

Marketing

KFC selects MullenLowe as its new creative agency

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2022

The advertising and marketing firm, based in Boston, will become its lead agency of record, effective immediately.

Financing

Yum Brands opened a record number of restaurants last year

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 09, 2022

The owner of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit opened nearly 4,200 new restaurants worldwide last year, which the company says is an industry record.

Financing

Yum Brands launches a ‘franchise accelerator’ to improve diversity in franchising

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 03, 2022

The owner of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut is working with the University of Louisville and Howard University on an MBA-level program to help women and people of color interested in franchising.

Food

KFC to debut Beyond Fried Chicken nationwide

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 05, 2022

The QSR is partnering with YouTube star Liza Koshy to launch the plant-based “Kentucky Fried Miracle” on Monday.

Operations

Restaurant industry ripples poised to swell into waves

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 21, 2021

These developments made industry news in 2021 but expect to see them surge into bigger trends next year.

Marketing

KFC is bringing back its firelog again

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2021

But this time, the fried chicken chain is giving customers who buy a firelog, or who order on its app, a chance to win a stay at a "KFC Firelog Cabin."

Marketing