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Menu launches take on a slower summer pace

 By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 26, 2022

Taste Tracker: Cool drinks debut at Applebee’s, Sonic and Caribou Coffee; Velvet Taco and Baja Fresh change up tacos; KFC tests nuggets; it’s a wrap for Arby’s; and more menu news of the week.

Food

KFC starts testing Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2022

The chicken chain, which generated success with its chicken sandwich last year, is serving nuggets made with its Original Recipe in Charlotte.

Financing

Parent of KFC and Pizza Hut says it's packed and ready to leave Russia

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 05, 2022

Yum Brands says a deal to transfer its KFC assets to a local operator is almost done.

Marketing

KFC partners with rapper Jack Harlow for a limited-edition meal

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 02, 2022

The chicken chain joins the wave to tie celebrities into menu promotions.

Financing

International customers flock to U.S. fast-food brands

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2022

Despite challenges with omicron, China and Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell and other brands have seen strong growth in global markets.

Financing

Pizza Hut’s sales stumbled last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2022

The pizza chain’s domestic same-store sales fell 6% and executives blamed a shortage of delivery drivers. Taco Bell and KFC sales both increased.

Financing

Shareholder takes aim at Yum Brands’ executive bonuses

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 27, 2022

SOC Investment Group wants other shareholders to vote against a pay package for the KFC owner’s top executives, citing one-time awards based on unit count growth.

Marketing

KFC targets younger consumers with its new ad campaign

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 25, 2022

Check out the new ad from the chicken chain’s new creative lead agency MullenLowe, “Finger Lickin’ Good.”

Financing

McDonald's and Starbucks temporarily close restaurants in Russia

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 08, 2022

KFC owner Yum Brands is also pausing development and assessing its options in the country as restaurants join other businesses in reacting to the invasion of Ukraine.

Financing

KFC grew in the U.S. for the first time in 17 years in 2021

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 25, 2022

The chain lost its status as the country’s biggest chicken concept. But eight years of same-store sales growth, new remodels and an improved outlook has the company looking forward.

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