International Franchising News from Global Trade Expert Bill Edwards (Feb. 2022)
We’ve selected some highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#49, Feb.
· Franchising.com· February 17, 2022
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KFC — page 16
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
- Catherine Tan-Gillespie
- Nick Chavez
- Colonel Harland Sanders
- Kevin Hochman
- Scott Mezvinsky
- Colonel Sanders
- Melissa Cash
- Yum Brands
KFC U.S. Selects MullenLowe As New Creative Agency
KFC U.S. has selected MullenLowe as its new creative agency, with the core team located in the agency's Boston office.
· Franchising.com· February 11, 2022
Bojangles Announces Retirement Of Chief Operating Officer
Bojangles COO Brian Unger retires after 40 years in QSR industry.
· Franchising.com· February 2, 2022
KFC Introduces Its Biggest Sandwich Yet…and It's Stuffed
KFC has introduced a limited-edition giant chicken sandwich pillow plushie, the KFC Chicken Sandwich Snuggler.
· Franchising.com· February 1, 2022
Tasty Chick'n, LLC, Acquires 90 KFC Restaurants
Tasty Chick'n, LLC, acquires 90 KFC restaurants in eight states, expanding its portfolio of quick service restaurants for private-equity firm Triton Pacific Capital Partners.
· Franchising.com· January 26, 2022
Vegas Publicity: Finding Love at Togo’s Brings Real Estate Investor to Sign with Sandwich Brand for Las Vegas Development
Togo's sandwich franchise expands in Las Vegas, with franchisee Makea Macaluso's passion for the brand and its sandwiches driving growth.
· 1851 Franchise· January 12, 2022
KFC® and Beyond Meat® Debut Much-Anticipated Beyond Fried Chicken Nationwide Beginning January 10
The plant-based Beyond Fried Chicken was developed by Beyond Meat exclusively for KFC.
· Franchising.com· January 6, 2022
IBC - Four steps to achieve Saudi Arabian success
Huge Western brands have sought Middle Eastern expansion, but preparation is crucial in this dynamic business region.
· Global Franchise· December 30, 2021
International brands are flocking to Israel – will yours be next?
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· Global Franchise· December 25, 2021
"Cracking European Restaurant Franchising" (White Paper)
WhiteSpace Partners releases a 35-page white paper on European restaurant franchising.
· Franchising.com· December 16, 2021
Paris Baguette Ranked in Franchise Times’ Top 400, Showcasing Development Success in 2021
Paris Baguette is ranked No. 38 in Franchise Times' Top 400 list, showcasing its development success in 2021 with booming systemwide sales.
· 1851 Franchise· December 14, 2021
Kentucky Fried Chicken® And Louisville's Own Jack Harlow Team Up To Usher In A New Era For The Iconic Fried Chicken Brand
Kentucky Fried Chicken is teaming up with Jack Harlow to usher in a new era for the iconic fried chicken brand, with a shared love for Kentucky and a focus on supporting communities across Western Kentucky.
· Franchising.com· December 14, 2021
KFC’S Best-Selling 11 Herb & Spices Firelog Is Back, Now As A Full-Fledged Finger Lickin' Log Cabin Experience
KFC's 11 Herb & Spices Firelog returns with a log cabin experience sweepstakes.
· Franchising.com· December 8, 2021
D.C.’s Famous Capital City® Mambo Sauce Is Coming To KFC® Restaurants In Select Cities
Capital City Mambo Sauce is being offered at select KFC restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area, Dallas, and Atlanta for a limited time.
· Franchising.com· December 6, 2021
Pizza Hut U.K. and Europe make key leadership changes
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· Global Franchise· November 23, 2021
KFC Calls On Competitors To Halt The Chicken Sandwich Wars For One Day Only To Fight A Bigger Enemy: Hunger
KFC is donating $1 from each KFC Chicken Sandwich sold on Giving Tuesday to fight hunger.
· Franchising.com· November 23, 2021
KFC Says Ditch Long Drive-Thru Lines; Introduces New Quick Pick-Up Ordering
KFC introduced Quick Pick-Up ordering to skip drive-thru lines and get KFC finger lickin' quick starting this holiday season.
· Franchising.com· November 17, 2021
Pizza Hut Delivery expands on-the-go offering in new deal
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· Global Franchise· November 15, 2021
KFC Releases Limited-Edition “Finger Lickin’ Chicken Mitten Bucket Hugger” and Holiday Bucket For Your Fried Chicken Festivities
KFC releases limited-edition Finger Lickin' Chicken Mitten Bucket Hugger, a knitted sweater featuring a festive KFC holiday design, to turn a bucket of fried chicken into a holiday must-have.
· Franchising.com· November 10, 2021
Togo’s Opens New Las Vegas Location On November 4
Togo's expands to Las Vegas with a new location opening on November 4, led by new franchisees Paul and Makea Macaluso.
· 1851 Franchise· November 4, 2021
Nick Chavez appointed to chief marketing officer at KFC U.S.
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· Global Franchise· November 1, 2021
KFC U.S. Names Nick Chavez Chief Marketing Officer
Louisville, KY - KFC Corporation announced it has named Nick Chavez Chief Marketing Officer of KFC U.S., effective November 29, 2021.
· Franchising.com· November 1, 2021
Fransmart snaps up 25 year franchising veteran
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· Global Franchise· October 19, 2021
David Graves promoted to Pizza Hut U.S. president
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· Global Franchise· October 7, 2021