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KFC UK&I INTRODUCES 11 HERBS AND SPICES, ZERO CHICKEN
December 30, 2019
London, United Kingdom, December 30, 2019- Yep, it’s true. The fried chicken gurus at KFC are introducing a permanent vegan offering featu...
Read MoreKFC - KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN OPENS IN CAMPANIA AND REACHES 40 RESTAURANTS IN ITALY
December 16, 2019
Milan, Italy, December 16, 2019- Kentucky Fried Chicken is openings its second restaurant in the region after the Pompeii one at CC Cartier...
Read MoreKFC’S FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN - SCENTED FIRELOGS RETURN FOR SALE STARTING TODAY EXCLUSIVELY AT WALMART.COM
December 05, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, December, 5 2019-Kentucky Fried Chicken®,in partnership with Enviro-Log®, is bringing back its famous fried chicken-s...
Read MoreBOTTOMLESS PROSECCO CAN FIZZ OFF, THIS CHRISTMAS IT’S ALL ABOUT THE COLONEL’S BOTTOMLESS GRAVY
December 02, 2019
London, United Kingdom, December 2, 2019- All you want for Christmas is non-stop KFC gravy? Well, we’ve got you covered. KFC just made Chri...
Read MoreCHICKEN ROCKS: KFC IS EXPANDING IN ESTONIA AND PLAN TO OPEN OVER 20 RESTAURANTS IN THE BALTICS IN 3 YEARS
November 29, 2019
Tallinn, Estonia, November 29, 2019- Today, Yum! Brands (KFC) and Apollo Group, its franchising partner in the Baltics, held a gala ceremo...
Read MoreHELLOOOO FARNWORTH…WHO’S FEELING PECKISH?
November 27, 2019
United Kingdom, November 27, 2019- On Monday, we opened a brand-new KFC restaurant in Farnworth, near Bolton, which has created 41 jobs for...
Read MoreKFC CANADA INTRODUCES PLANT-BASED FRIED CHICKEN
November 26, 2019
Vaughan, ON, November, 26, 2019-Today, KFC Canada announced its latest innovation, KFC Plant-Based Fried Chicken. With the desire to share ...
Read MoreKFC GETS IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH LIMITED-EDITION HOLIDAY BUCKETS AND FRIED CHICKEN INSPIRED GIFT GIVEAWAY
November 25, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, November 25, 2019- KFC is getting into the holiday spirit with limited-edition, original holiday buckets for your Ori...
Read MoreKFC ITALY OPENS NEW RESTAURANT IN LE CUCINE DI CURNO ON NOVEMBER 28
November 25, 2019
Milan, Italy , November 25, 2019- KFC- Kentucky Fried Chicken is among the leading brands in the brand new food court, Le Cucine di Curno, ...
Read MoreKFC US INTRODUCES NEW NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN & WAFFLES: THE MOST DELICIOUS UNION OF ALL TIME JUST GOT HOTTER
November 14, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, November 14, 2019- Kentucky Fried Chicken's most delicious union of all time, Kentucky Fried Chicken & Waffles, is ba...
Read MoreWE’RE NOT ONE TO BLOW OUR OWN CRUMPET, BUT…
November 14, 2019
London, United Kingdom, November 14, 2019- Born out of the very British obsession with crumpets and KFC’s Original Recipe, the Crumpet Burg...
Read MoreWORLD-FIRST DRIVE THRU ONLY KFC OPENS ITS ‘BOOM GATES’ IN NEWCASTLE
November 12, 2019
Newcastle, Australia, November 12, 2019- Wi-Fi, penicillin, the hills hoist - Australia has a bucket-full of history as the nation of inno...
Read MoreKFC SINGAPORE DOUBLES DOWN ON SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
November 07, 2019
Singapore,November 7, 2019- In 2008, KFC and Pizza Hut decided to join World Vision Romania to support the "I want in the 9th grade" progra...
Read MoreKFC CANADA TESTING BAMBOO BUCKETS
November 05, 2019
Vaughan, Ontario ,November 5, 2019 - KFC Canada announced today that they are exploring eco-friendly alternatives for their world-famous bu...
Read MoreTRAVELCENTERS OF AMERICA OPENS KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN® IN GREENWOOD, LOUISIANA TRAVEL CENTER
November 05, 2019
Westlake, Ohio, November 5, 2019- TravelCenters of America Inc. is opening a Kentucky Fried Chicken® (KFC) in its TA travel center in Green...
Read MoreTRICK OR TREAT! KFC CURSED COLONELS GAVE AUSSIES THE FRIGHT OF THEIR LIFE ON HALLOWEEN
November 01, 2019
Sydney, Australia, November 1, 2019- Spooktober is here and that means one thing - Trick or Treat! To celebrate the occasion, KFC and Menul...
Read MorePEOPLE WITH NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES STAR IN THE LATEST PS21 CAMPAIGN FOR KFC SPAIN
October 31, 2019
Madrid, Spain, October 31, 2019- KFC introduces 'Chickadilla' a new Mexican-inspired product and, to celebrate it, the creative company PS2...
Read MoreKFC ITALY RESTAURANT DONATES SURPLUS CHICKEN TO POPULAR ECONOMIC KITICHENS TO ENRICH HARVEST PROGRAM
October 29, 2019
Milan, Italy, October 29, 2019-KFC is the first fast food restaurant company in Italy to undertake an initiative to recover and donate food...
Read MoreKFC RUSSIA LAUNCHES LOW BUDGET CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHTS ITS NEW VALUE MENU
October 23, 2019
Russia, Moscow, Russia, October 23, 2019- “I pinched pennies on production, to put even more value in my Value Menu!”- Value Colonel.
Read MoreKFC DISPENSES SWEET TREAT WITH NEW LIMITED-EDITION COLONEL SANDERS POP! PEZ ALONGSIDE FUNKO
October 23, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, October 23, 2019- Kentucky Fried Chicken® has partnered with worldwide pop culture collectibles company Funko to pay ...
Read MoreKFC PARTNERS WITH STUBHUB TO OFFER "SEASONED TICKETS" PACKAGES THAT DELIVER GAME DAY WINGS TO YOUR DOOR
October 17, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, October 17, 2019- Starting today, America's favorite chicken chain, Kentucky Fried Chicken®, is offering fans a finge...
Read MoreKFC SOUTH AFRICA PUTS CHILD HUNGER IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT THE INAUGRAL STATE OF HOPE ADDRESS THIS WORLD HUNGER MONTH
October 17, 2019
Johannesburg, South Africa, October 17, 2019- In recognition of World Hunger Month in October, KFC Add Hope this year changed the narrative...
Read MoreKFC AND PIZZA HUT ROMANIA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WORLD VISION, SUPPORT, FOR THE 12TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, THE "I WANT IN THE 9TH GRADE" PROGRAM (Copy)
October 14, 2019
Bucharest, Romania, October 14, 2019- In 2008, KFC and Pizza Hut decided to join World Vision Romania to support the "I want in the 9th gra...
Read MoreKFC AND PIZZA HUT ROMANIA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WORLD VISION, SUPPORT, FOR THE 12TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, THE "I WANT IN THE 9TH GRADE" PROGRAM
October 14, 2019
Bucharest, Romania, October 14, 2019- In 2008, KFC and Pizza Hut decided to join World Vision Romania to support the "I want in the 9th gra...
Read MoreKFC ITALY'S DIPPING BUCKET RETURNS AND IT'S "DIP LOVE" AGAIN!
October 09, 2019
Milan, Italy, October 9, 2019- After the great success of last year, the 38 KFC restaurants in Italy return the most delicious way to share...
Read MoreKFC CANADA AND FRITO LAY CANADA JOIN FORCES, LAUNCH LIMITED-EDITION NEW BAR-B-Q TENDERS INNOVATION
October 07, 2019
KFC Canada and Frito Lay Canada today announced an epic new food collaboration: KFC x Lay's Bar-B-Q Tenders.
Read MoreCOMIC CON AFRICA 2019: A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
September 24, 2019
Johannesburg, South Africa, September 24, 2019- Last night the doors of Comic Con Africa 2019 closed for the final time.
Read MoreKFC HONORS FOUNDER'S 129TH BIRTHDAY WITH RETURN OF GLOBAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT, ACTS OF COLONEL-NESS
September 24, 2019
Plano, Texas, September 24, 2019- KFC celebrated the return of its annual giving initiative, “Acts of Colonel-ness,”
Read MoreKFC US IS TESTING HOT AND FRESH CHICKEN & DONUTS IN NORFOLK/RICHMOND, VA , AND PITTSBURGH MARKETS
September 16, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, September 16, 2019- Starting today(September 16) KFC will test Kentucky Fried Chicken & Donuts for a limited time onl...
Read MoreKFC SAYS, ‘I DO’ TO BRAND NEW WEDDING PLANNING SERVICE, EXCLUSIVE TO ‘STRAYA
September 11, 2019
Sydney, Australia, September 11, 2019- Fried chicken fanatics – KFC is giving Australia the chance to ‘put a wing on it’ as the first coupl...
Read MoreKFC US KICKS OFF FOOTBALL SEASON WITH A NEW, UNEXPECTED AD CAMPAIGN "RUDY II" - A COLONEL SANDERS SEQUEL TO THE CLASSIC FILM
September 05, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, September 5, 2019- Football fans will get a Kentucky Fried treat today as KFC® reveals its latest ad campaign and i...
Read MoreCOMIC CON AFRICA AND KFC ANNOUNCE 2019 AND 2020 PARTNERSHIP
September 03, 2019
Johannesburg, South Africa, September 3, 2019- Comic Con Africa is less than four weeks away and the anticipation is growing as Reed Exhibi...
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: AUSSIE LEGEND MAKES A COMEBACK FOR FOOTY FINALS
September 02, 2019
Sydney, Australia, September 2, 2019 - No Australia, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you, the Zinger® Pie is back! The Colonel has put h...
Read MoreKFC LEADS AS FIRST NATIONAL U.S. QSR TO TEST PLANT-BASED CHICKEN, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEYOND MEAT®
August 26, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, August 26, 2019- Kentucky Fried Chicken® becomes the first national U.S. QSR (quick service restaurant) to introduce ...
Read MoreKFC US INTRODUCES MAC & CHEESE BOWLS: THE FAN-FAVORITE SIDE DISH IS NOW A MAIN MEAL
August 22, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, August 22, 2019- Today Kentucky Fried Chicken® announced the addition of a new menu item that will have mac & cheese ...
Read MoreKFC AUSTRALIA YOUTH FOUNDATION RELEASES ANNUAL REPORT ON CONFIDENCE OF AUSSIE YOUTH
August 05, 2019
Sydney, Australia, August 5, 2019- The KFC Youth Foundation has released its second annual Youth Confidence Report.
Read MoreYUM! BRANDS 2018 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP & SUSTAINABILITY PROGRESS UPDATE HIGHLIGHTS COMPANY'S COMMITMENT TO SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE GROWTH
July 30, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, July 30, 2019- Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today released its 2018 Global Citizenship & Sustainability Progress Upd...
Read MoreKFC'S PICNIC POLO MEANS YOU CAN PICNIC LITERALLY ANYWHERE THIS SUMMER
July 23, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, July 23, 2019- Kentucky Fried Chicken® is introducing the summer's most versatile and fashionable accessory – the Pic...
Read MoreREV YOUR ENGINES, NEWCASTLE NSW SET TO BE THE FIRST CITY IN THE WORLD TO HAVE A DRIVE THRU ONLY KFC
July 15, 2019
Newcastle, Australia, July 15, 2019- KFC has today announced it will open a first of its kind Drive Thru Only restaurant in Newcastle NSW, ...
Read MoreKFC UK & IRELAND SIGN UP TO THE BETTER CHICKEN COMMITMENT
July 12, 2019
KFC UK & Ireland has announced the bold move of becoming the first in its sector to sign up to the Better Chicken Commitment.
Read MoreKFC CONTINUES RUSSIAN REBRAND WITH ONE-OF-A-KIND BUCKET HAT LAUNCH
July 08, 2019
Moscow, Russia, July 8, 2019- As part of a wider rebrand in Russia, Kentucky Fried Chicken® has launched a limited-edition bucket hat.
Read MoreKFC UK&I EXPOSES THE HACKER BURGER
July 06, 2019
United Kingdom, July 6, 2019- Today is National Fried Chicken Day and while we know you probably don’t need an excuse to get your KFC fix.
Read MoreMICHELIN IMPOSSIBLE: MICHELIN GUIDE ACTUALLY ANSWER AS KFC CAMPAIGNER SAM EDELMAN KNOCKS ON THE FRONT DOOR OF ITS PARIS HQ
July 05, 2019
Alice Springs, Australia, July 5, 2019- In what could be the most exciting update of Sam Edelman’s quest for a Michelin Star to be awarded ...
Read MoreIT’S NOT JUST ANOTHER NATIONAL DAY... IT’S NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN DAY!
July 05, 2019
United Kingdom, July 5, 2019- Spray Cheese, Snuggies and National Lost Sock Memorial Day; some of America’s creations are better left on th...
Read MoreKFC CANADA IS REMOVING ALL PLASTIC STRAWS AND BAGS FROM RESTAURANTS THIS YEAR
July 02, 2019
Vaughan, Ontario, July 2, 2019 - KFC Canada today announced a series of new sustainability and environmental commitments aimed at curbing t...
Read MoreKFC U.S. CELEBRATES NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN DAY WITH FREE GRUBHUB DELIVERY JULY 4-7
July 02, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky , July 2, 2019-Kentucky Fried Chicken® today announced free delivery through delivery partner, Grubhub, to celebrate o...
Read MoreMICHELIN IMPOSSIBLE: ONE MAN’S EPIC QUEST TO BE GRANTED A MICHELIN STAR FOR HIS KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN
July 01, 2019
Alice Springs, Australia, July 1, 2019- A KFC franchisee from Alice Springs in outback Australia has been supported by KFC HQ, who are flyi...
Read MoreKFC U.S. LETS THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG, ANNOUNCES CHESTER CHEETAH AS THE NEWEST COLONEL
June 28, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, June 28, 2019- Kentucky Fried Chicken® and the fan-favorite Cheetos® brand today announced the nationwide launch of t...
Read MoreTHE BEST FRIED CHICKEN BURGER? IT HAS THE COLONEL’S SIGNATURE!
June 24, 2019
Milan, Italy, June 24, 2019- Only KFC could dream up the best fried chicken burger in the world! It’s the Colonel’s Burger, starting 24 Jun...
Read MoreKFC AFRICA COMMITS TO ELIMINITATING PLASTIC STRAWS IN ALL 900 RESTAURANTS BY JULY 1
June 20, 2019
Johannesburg, South Africa, June 20, 2019- Last night at the Origins Centre at Wits University, KFC South Africa made a mark in history by ...
Read MoreNEW KFC U.S. FLAGSHIP RESTAURANT TO OPEN JUNE 20
June 18, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, June 18, 2019 – The new Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant located at 2945 Breckenridge Lane.
Read MoreKFC UK ADDS IMPOSTER TO THE ROSTER
June 13, 2019
London, United Kingdom, June 13, 2019- This is not a drill. It’s happening. The chicken gurus at KFC are trialing a vegan burger.
Read MoreMTN DEW INTRODUCES SWEET LIGHTNING® AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT KFC U.S. - A BOLD NEW BEVERAGE TO PAIR PERFECTLY WITH THE COLONEL'S 11 HERBS AND SPICES
June 11, 2019
Purchase, New York, June 11, 2019 Mountain Dew and KFC are partnering to electrify their beverage lineup with Sweet Lightning.
Read MoreKFC CANADA PARTNERS WITH CHICKEN FARMERS OF CANADA ON THE RAISED BY A CANADIAN FARMER BRANDING PROGRAM
June 10, 2019
Vaughan, Ontario, June 10, 2019- KFC Canada today announced its partnership with Chicken Farmers of Canada by featuring the Raised by a Can...
Read MoreFORMER KFC GLOBAL CEO COMES HOME TO PRESENT THE INAUGURAL ROGER EATON “MAKE A DIFFERENCE” SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
May 15, 2019
Johannesburg, South Africa, May 15, 2019- On Monday 13 May 2019, Mr Roger Eaton, the former Chief Executive Officer of KFC Global.
Read MoreKFC U.S. NAMES MONICA ROTHGERY NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
May 13, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, May 13, 2019- KFC Corporation has named Monica Rothgery chief operating officer of KFC U.S., effective immediately.
Read MoreKFC U.S. AND GRUBHUB LET THE COLONEL COOK ON MOTHER'S DAY, OFFERING FREE DELIVERY MAY 12
May 08, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, May 8, 2019- Kentucky Fried Chicken® today announced that it will offer free delivery on Mother's Day (May 12) throug...
Read MoreKFC U.S. GIVES MOMS THE ULTIMATE MOTHER'S DAY PRESENT- FREE CINNABON DESSERT BISCUITS AND A HUNK OF CHICKEN LOVE
April 25, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, April 25, 2019- To celebrate Mother's Day this year, Kentucky Fried Chicken® is giving moms the ultimate gift.
Read MoreTHE ALL-NEW #KFCINSIDER MOVEMENT
April 02, 2019
Singapore, April 2, 2019 – KFC, one of Singapore’s favourite fried chicken fast food chains.
Read MoreKFC U.S. IS BRINGING BACK CHICKEN & WAFFLES FOR ONE MONTH ONLY-GET IT WHILE YOU CAN!
March 21, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, March 21, 2019- Kentucky Fried Chicken® will reintroduce Kentucky Fried Chicken & Waffles.
Read MoreCALLING ALL COLONELS… CLOWNS NEED NOT APPLY
March 13, 2019
London, United Kingdom, March 13, 2019 - On Saturday 30th March, up to 300 KFC restaurants will be opening their kitchens.
Read MoreKFC U.S. NAMES STACI RAWLS FIRST CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
March 07, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, March 7, 2019- KFC Corporation today announced it has named Staci Rawls chief communications officer of KFC U.S.
Read MoreKFC U.S. LAUNCHES NEW CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN TO TURN THEIR CRAZIEST MARKETING IDEAS INTO A REALITY
March 05, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, March 5, 2019- Kentucky Fried Chicken®, known for its unique marketing stunts.
Read MoreKFC U.S. COMMISSIONS ROBOCOP AS ITS NEWEST COLONEL-AND GUARDIAN OF ITS COVETED SECRET RECIPE OF 11 HERBS & SPICES
February 21, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, February 21, 2019- Kentucky Fried Chicken® revealed today its newest Colonel Sanders – Colonel RoboCop.
Read MoreKFC U.S. CREATED A FAUX BEARSKIN RUG THAT LOOKS LIKE COLONEL SANDERS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY
February 05, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, February 5, 2019- Kentucky Fried Chicken® is celebrating Valentine's Day.
Read MoreKFC ANNOUNCES GLOBAL PLEDGE TO ELIMINATE NON-RECOVERABLE OR NON-REUSABLE PLASTIC-BASED PACKAGING BY 2025
January 24, 2019
Plano, Texas, Jan. 24, 2019 - KFC, one of the world's largest quick service restaurant chains, today announced a new global sustainability ...
Read MoreKFC CANADA ANNOUNCES ALLIANCE IN GLOBAL PLEDGE TO ELIMINATE NON-RECOVERABLE OR NON-REUSABLE PLASTIC-BASED PACKAGING BY 2025
January 24, 2019
Vaughan, Canada, January 24, 2019– KFC Canada, alongside its global KFC counterparts, today announced a new global sustainability commitmen...
Read MoreKFC ANNOUNCES THE REMOVAL OF PLASTIC STRAWS IN EACH OF ITS 250 RESTAURANTS IN FRANCE
January 15, 2019
Paris, France, January 15, 2019- Starting from January 2019, KFC has decided to replace plastic straws with more environmentally responsibl...
Read MoreKFC U.S. BRINGS BACK THE ICONIC BOWL CUT TO CELEBRATE $3 FAMOUS BOWLS
January 08, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky, January 8, 2019- Kentucky Fried Chicken® is bringing together the best thing to come in a bowl – KFC Famous Bowls®
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