Franchise Daily Digest: March 31
Franchise Daily Digest provides news briefing and essential services for franchisors
· Global Franchise· March 31, 2020
Company
KFC — page 21
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
Good Franchising, Vietnam! A Deep Dive Into one of Asia's Hottest Growth Markets
Vietnam's economy and population growth make it a promising market for international franchises.
· Franchising.com· March 28, 2020
Franchise Daily Digest: March 27
Franchise Daily Digest reports on free school lunches and rent revolution
· Global Franchise· March 27, 2020
QSR: Yum! Brands Has 7,000 Restaurants Closed Globally
Yum! Brands has closed approximately 7,000 restaurants globally, with Pizza Hut being the hardest hit, closing over 1,000 domestic locations.
· 1851 Franchise· March 26, 2020
Yum! Brands Implements Next Phase Of COVID-19 Response
Yum! Brands implements the next phase of its COVID-19 response, supporting impacted employees and enhancing benefits to help franchisees and customers during the pandemic.
· Franchising.com· March 25, 2020
KFC closes all U.K. locations
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
· Global Franchise· March 24, 2020
Franchise Daily Digest: March 23
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
· Global Franchise· March 23, 2020
Franchise Daily Digest: March 20
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
· Global Franchise· March 20, 2020
2020 Mega 99 Rankings
Each year we work with FRANdata to compile a list of the country's largest multi-unit franchisee organizations.
· Franchising.com· March 20, 2020
The Latest On Yum! Brands’ Response To The Coronavirus
Yum! Brands responds to the coronavirus outbreak, with KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell offering drive-thru, carryout, and delivery services, and complying with local and state health and governmental policies and mandates.
· Franchising.com· March 19, 2020
Yum! Brands Completes Acquisition Of The Habit Restaurants, Inc.
Louisville, KY - Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced the completion of its acquisition of The Habit Restaurants, Inc.
· Franchising.com· March 19, 2020
Good News! - March 2020
We called it The Winner's Column. Today, COVID-19 has created a similar panic born of uncertainty - but with a critical difference: Everyone is susceptible this time around.
· Franchising.com· March 15, 2020
Taco Bell Names New International Division President & New Global Chief Brand Officer
Taco Bell has appointed new executives, including Julie Masino as President of the International Division and Nikki Lawson as Global Chief Brand Officer.
· Franchising.com· February 27, 2020
Consumer Marketing Roundup: February 25, 2020
Consumer marketing roundup for February 25, 2020, featuring insights and trends from the franchise industry.
· Franchising.com· February 23, 2020
KFC releases franchising opportunities in the Philippines
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· Global Franchise· February 21, 2020
Interview: Hiroyuki Ito, Japan Franchise Association
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· Global Franchise· February 11, 2020
Taco Bell® Appoints Nikki Lawson As Global Chief Brand Officer
Taco Bell Corp. has named Nikki Lawson as Global Chief Brand Officer, responsible for continuing the success of the Taco Bell brand in the US and across the world.
· Franchising.com· February 10, 2020
KFC Is Bringing Colonel Sanders' Voice To Your Living Room
KFC Canada uses Amazon's voice technology to recreate the voice of Colonel Harland Sanders, offering a unique customer experience.
· 1851 Franchise· February 5, 2020
KFC Founder Colonel Sanders Rooted His Business in Innovation, Leading to Global Recognition
There is no direct relevance to a franchise system, multi-location brand or operator, or franchising as an industry.
· 1851 Franchise· February 4, 2020
Wendy's Founder Dave Thomas Built His Business Model On a Commitment to Quality
Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas built his business model on a commitment to quality, but the article does not discuss franchising or multi-unit brands.
· 1851 Franchise· January 23, 2020
Last Chance: European Master & Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, Vienna, January 28-29
The European Master & Multi-Unit Franchising Conference will take place in Vienna, Austria, on January 28-29, addressing common issues and solutions for European franchise expansion.
· Franchising.com· January 9, 2020
Yum! Brands Takes a Bite Out of the Competition with New Acquisition
Yum! Brands acquires The Habit Burger Grill, expanding its portfolio of fast-casual concepts and entering the charbroiled hamburger market.
· 1851 Franchise· January 6, 2020
As We Head Into 2020, Technology Will Continue To Shape Consumers’ Interactions With Brands
Technology will continue to shape consumers’ interactions with brands, making it essential for brick-and-mortar retailers to get creative and implement technology to make consumers want to shop there.
· 1851 Franchise· January 2, 2020
Franchising in Vietnam, One of Asia's Fastest-Growing Markets
Franchising in Vietnam, a country with a GDP per capita of US$6,900, is growing rapidly, with international franchises appearing in the country since 2008.
· Franchising.com· December 26, 2019