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When Ray Croc started making burgers, he never would have imagined, nor would Colonel Sanders, just how diversified the quick-service restaurant segment would become.
Colonel Sanders is a person in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2017. 15 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.

When Ray Croc started making burgers, he never would have imagined, nor would Colonel Sanders, just how diversified the quick-service restaurant segment would become.

KFC has roughly 3,500 franchise locations in the U.S., but in Utah, it’s not quite the same.

This summer the chain opens a completely reimagined restaurant in Texas to test what the brand’s next decade looks like.

KFC U.S. likes what it sees from its spinoff concept Saucy so much that it continues to expand the fledgling brand into new markets, including outside of Florida for the first time since its debut in late 2024.

KFC U.S. reports three consecutive quarters of positive same-store sales under new president Catherine Tan-Gillespie

The chicken giant is capitalizing on Met Gala buzz by partnering with The Mark Hotel to provide luxury chicken and caviar drops for high-profile attendees.

The fast-food chicken chain this week debuted “Finger Lickin’ Machine,” a full-fledged single rolling across social feeds and streaming platforms like Spotify.

Drive-thru restaurant franchises are more popular than ever, with several drive-thru franchises standing out for their innovation and growth potential.

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.

KFC developed a new video game, 'I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin' Good Dating Simulator,' allowing players to date Colonel Sanders.

KFC unveiled a new ad campaign featuring Colonel Sanders as RoboCop, tasked with protecting the brand's secret recipe.

KFC gives away faux bearskin rugs in the image of Colonel Sanders through an online creativity contest on Reddit for Valentine’s Day.

The Ringer publishes an in-depth look at the rise and fall of Papa John's founder John Schnatter.

KFC launched an online merchandise shop offering limited-edition products and fried chicken apparel, expanding its brand presence beyond food.

KFC has introduced a robot version of Colonel Sanders that takes orders from the drive-thru.