KFC

Food

KFC is testing a new chicken sandwich

The chain will test a new premium offering in Orlando to rival Popeyes and Chick-fil-A.

Financing

As the pandemic hit, consumers turned quickly to digital

Habit Burger, Pizza Hut and KFC saw their digital orders soar as consumers shifted their ordering habits.

The fast-food chain operator is working to help struggling franchisees but suggests outside investors could step in, too.

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Yum Brands chains will also take workers’ temperatures and have them wear gloves as part of the company’s evolving response to the coronavirus.

The owner of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut says it is taking steps to shore up franchisees’ finances and has accessed its credit line.

Yum Brands, which also owns KFC and Pizza Hut, said it is “encouraging” its franchisees to take a similar step.

Commercials introducing the new lineup were among the week's most effective ads from QSRs, according to a rating service.

The KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell owner’s latest acquisition gives it a leadership development program for restaurant managers.

Yum Brands, Starbucks, McDonald’s and others have had to close stores in a country many see as a major source of growth.

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