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KFC Bucket
Food
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KFC most favored fast food chain in Vietnam

American chain KFC is the most frequently visited fast food restaurant chain in Vietnam, with 45 percent of respondents visiting its stores often, a new survey found. It is followed by South Korea’s Lotteria with 17 percent of 600 respondents, and American…

KFC Japan
Food
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KFC Thailand for sale

A slice of KFC Thailand is being considered for sale by franchise owner Restaurants Development in a deal that could net $200 million. Sourcing people with knowledge of the matter, the firm is taking advice on a potential sale of the operation – which…

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Food
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KFC tests plant-based chicken meals in China

KFC has launched a three-day test of its plant-based chicken meals in China starting from today, April 28. Partnering with US food manufacturer Cargill, KFC China debuts its plant-based chicken nuggets, which are made from soy, wheat, and special pea, at…

KFC in SM Aura BGC
Food
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KFC Singapore launches contactless takeaway service

KFC Singapore has launched a contactless takeaway service, allowing customers to purchase safely during the circuit breaker period in the city. According to KFC, it is the first fast-food restaurant brand in Singapore to launch such a service. With…

KFC Straw
Food
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KFC Japan celebrates 50th anniversary

KFC Japan will celebrate its 50 anniversary this year. After its successful trial at the Osaka Expo in March 1970, KFC Japan was founded on July 4 in honor of Independence Day in the fast-food chain’s home country, the US. The first KFC Japan store was opened…

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Food
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South Korea’s Crispy Chicken n’ Tomato expands in Japan

South Korean chicken chain Crispy Chicken n’ Tomato has expanded its retail network into Tokyo, opening 10 stores in the city this month. Besides selling at stores, Crispy Chicken n’ Tomato has also partnered with UberEats to offer “sharing brand service”…

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Food
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Bonchon chicken in Thailand Planning Expansion

Thai-headquartered Minor International has bought an effective 70-per-cent stake in the master-franchise rights holder of Bonchon chicken in Thailand. The deal sees Minor take controlling interests in Singapore’s Spoonful Pte and Spoonful Thailand, which will…

Wakanui Grill SG
Food
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Fruitas to launch grilled chicken, fresh foods concepts

Philippine food-and-beverage kiosk operator Fruitas Holdings will soon launch two new concepts in addition to their popular fresh-fruit shakes concept. The first is a store concept under Babot’s Farm brand, while the second represents Fruitas Holdings’ new…

KFC
Food
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First franchised KFCs open in Chinese gas stations

Yum has announced the opening of its first franchised restaurants in Chinese gas stations, in collaboration with China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). The first franchised KFC restaurant has been launched…

KFC CDs
Food
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KFC urban concept unveiled in The Bronx

KFC has unveiled its newest urban inline restaurant design in the Bronx, NYC. Influenced by Colonel Sanders-inspired hospitality and the hustle and bustle of the Bronx, KFC’s new concept design illustrates “the borough’s fast-paced, eclecticism”. Designed by…

KFC Straw
Food
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KFC expands delivery offer with Menulog

QSR chain KFC has extended its partnership with Menulog for three more years after seeing a strong response to its offer on the food delivery platform over the past 12 months. The agreement will see the chicken chain offering delivery in more suburban and…

KFC Straw
Food
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KFC New Zealand drives Restaurant Brands’ sales

Restaurant Brands total group sales grew 2.7 percent over during the first half of FY20, though net profit fell 2 per cent due to the adoption of a new leasing standard. Total group sales, which include KFC, Pizza Hut and Carl’s Jr. in New Zealand, as well as…

KFC CDs
Food
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KFC Hong Kong tests new concept store format

Fast-food chain KFC Hong Kong has opened a new concept store format in Causeway Bay. The new three-storey store, which seats 150, aims to enhance the traditional fast-food dining experience with a chic style. It features a street-level kiosk offering desserts…

KFC Straw
Food
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KFC India to sell 61 another stores

KFC India will offload 61 equity-owned restaurants to Devyani International as part of its international strategy to withdraw from capital-intensive operations while further developing its brand. Devyani, KFC owner Yum!’s biggest franchise partner in the…

KFC Japan
Food
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Serving You in Style with KFC x Thomas Wee

What’s cookin’, good lookin’? Following the success of our first-time limited edition sneaker drop, KFC Singapore is launching a collection of stylish apparel in collaboration with one of Singapore’s award-winning designers, Thomas Wee. And this time, in the…

KFC CDs
Food
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Restaurant Brands is Expanding Again

KFC Australia enjoyed a 6 per cent increase in same-store sales in its first quarter of FY19 and a 1.9 per cent increase in total sales, despite the temporary closure of several stores for refurbishments. KFC saw $37.3 million (NZ$39.7m) in same-store sales…