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Marketing

KFC’s latest concoction: A Colonel Sanders bearskin rug

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 05, 2019

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

Target CEO named Yum Brands chairman

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 19, 2018

Brian Cornell will take over for the retiring Robert Walter.

Food

KFC finally introduces chicken and waffles

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 12, 2018

The limited-time offer pairs Belgian waffles with Extra Crispy fried chicken.

Financing

Taco Bell and KFC are rapidly expanding delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 31, 2018

Both chains have the service in 30% of their U.S. systems through parent company Yum Brands’ Grubhub partnership.

Leadership

Tony Lowings to replace Roger Eaton as KFC CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 28, 2018

The longtime Yum Brands veteran will take over on Jan. 1.

Workforce

KFC pushing new technology for its workers

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2018

The chicken chain is testing voice-activated technology, social media and QR codes to improve training and the work environment.

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