
Fast Casual: KFC in China spins off a fast casual chain with face recognition payment kiosk
KFC in China introduces a new concept called KPRO, featuring facial recognition software for payment and ordering.
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.
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KFC in China introduces a new concept called KPRO, featuring facial recognition software for payment and ordering.

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