KFC

KFC’s Chicken & Waffles were apparently a ‘huge hit’

Parent company Yum Brands also reported same-store sales at Pizza Hut were positive thanks in part to its NFL deal, but sustained improvement will be a “slow build.”

Marketing

KFC’s latest concoction: A Colonel Sanders bearskin rug

The chicken chain will let consumers win the rug in a Reddit creativity contest.

Leadership

David Gibbs named COO of KFC owner Yum Brands

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2019

The company veteran and former CFO will assume operating leadership of the global KFC division.

Operations

KFC to ditch nonrecyclable packaging

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2019

The chain’s U.S. market has also achieved its goal of antibiotic-free chicken.

Marketing

KFC and Burger King want to take over your fireplace

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 13, 2018

The chicken chain is selling chicken-scented logs, and the burger chain will sell you a firescreen.

Financing

Would Yum buy a 4th brand?

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2018

The QSR operator expects to make more specific deals, such as its purchase of QuikOrder, and won’t rule out a brand acquisition, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership