
KFC Foundation Awards $2.5 Million in Scholarships - the Biggest Award Year to Date
KFC restaurant employees received KFC Foundation Scholarships in 2023, with 500+ employees receiving awards.
KFC is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 706 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - KFC’s U.S. domestic system sales fell 6% in Q3, while international operations grew thanks to new value platforms and menu innovation [[cddb85]] - KFC is expanding its Kwench beverage platform and Byte Kitchen display system internationally [[cddb85]] - All KFC and Taco Bell restaurants in Puerto Rico are temporarily closed after Yum! Brands ended its relationship with franchisee Encanto Restaurants [[6351bb]] [[88e7e0]] - KFC unveiled its next‑generation restaurant concept, KFC Muse, in Dubai, featuring a new design and menu [[b45cef]] - KFC is expanding its specialty beverage extension, Kwench by KFC, to over 3,000 restaurants by the end of 2026 [[97df9b]] - KFC introduced a new menu item called Go Buckets, starting at $3.49, designed for on‑the‑go snacking occasions [[af5e91]] Filed under Restaurants / Chicken.
Also known as KFC US

KFC restaurant employees received KFC Foundation Scholarships in 2023, with 500+ employees receiving awards.

KFC U.S. names Jonathan Ojany as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2023, with a focus on building and executing a winning strategy.

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Kentucky Fried Chicken has introduced new hand-breaded chicken nuggets to their menu nationwide.

Clinton Lewis, a KFC franchisee, has been Director of Operations for KEDIS Enterprises, a 32-unit multi-brand franchise organization, for 12 years.

The business of franchising is shifting towards multi-unit franchise ownership, with experienced operators taking the spotlight in franchise development.

KFC offers early Diablo IV beta access with sandwich purchases.
The Habit Burger Grill welcomes Jack Hinchliffe as its new Global Chief Marketing Officer, bringing experience from Yum! Brands.

Supply chain trends may affect franchises in 2023, with businesses facing pressure to meet consumer demand despite diminished supplies.

For the first time in nearly a decade, Kentucky Fried Chicken is bringing back a menu item with a cult following like none other, the KFC Double Down Sandwich.
Krystal recently signed a multi-unit franchise deal with new partner and seasoned restaurant professional Argus Wiley.

Tasty Restaurant Group aims to reach $1 billion in annual revenue with 421 units across 6 brands in 22 states.

Veggie Grill is a vegan restaurant chain with 35 locations and 700+ team members across the country, empowering millions to adopt a plant-based diet.

KFC introduces new Kentucky Fried Wraps nationwide, available for a limited time, with a promotional offer of two wraps for $5.

The KFC Foundation has partnered with Western Governors University to offer 100% paid tuition for KFC restaurant employees.

KFC offers a massive deal on its $5 Pot Pies, available nationwide through Feb. 26, featuring comforting chunky chicken pot pies with tender bites of KFC's world-famous fried chicken and diced potatoes.

International franchise development and global employment issues are highlighted in Bill Edwards' December 2022 Global Business Newsletter.

Krispy Kreme ranked No. 1 in MBLM’s Brand Intimacy 2022 Study, surpassing Chick-fil-A for the first time in three years.

Chick-fil-A ranks supreme in a new study, winning the best chicken experience in a Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) category.

KFC launches a Sharemobile tour to provide nearly 70,000 meals to families in need during the holiday season, in partnership with Blessings in a Backpack.

KBP Foods, a KFC franchisee, expands the test of 'Funnel Cake Fries' to 77 participating Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants in the US for a limited time.

Layne's Chicken Fingers, a fast-casual franchise, opens a new location in Morgantown, West Virginia, with Erik Mansmann at the helm.

Starting today, KFC is bringing back its popular offer of Famous Bowls for only $5, a finger lickin’ good deal on craveable comfort food.

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) projects that the food service industry will grow 4.9% in 2022 compared to 2021, with some QSR juggernauts uniquely positioned to make it a year to remember.