KFC
Coverage of KFC in the Nexus archive.
- Bear breaks into Kentucky home, eats KFC
A large bear broke into a Kentucky woman's home, shattering a glass table and eating KFC. After the incident, she issued warnings for others to secure their doors and remove food scraps.
- Amid slowing hotpot growth in China, Haidilao takes on biggest American burger brands
Haidilao International Holding, China’s largest hotpot chain, is diversifying into hamburger and sushi stores to counter slowing hotpot business growth. The company is entering the competitive US hamburger market, where Five Guys recently opened its first stores in Beijing.
- Amid slowing hotpot growth in China, Haidilao takes on biggest American burger brands
Haidilao International Holding is expanding into hamburger and sushi stores to diversify its business as its core hotpot business slows. The company follows American brands like McDonald’s and KFC, with Five Guys opening its first stores in Beijing.
- What to order instead: Lettuce-free meals at McDonald's, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell and more
Fast-food chains including McDonald's, Burger King, and Taco Bell are offering lettuce-free meals due to a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. The FDA traced the outbreak to the lettuce, prompting menu adjustments to exclude it from various items.
- KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ personal belongings fetch thousands at Kentucky auction
Over 70 personal items of KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders were auctioned in Shelbyville, Kentucky, attracting collectors nationwide and online bidders interested in fast-food history. The auction generated significant interest and sold items for thousands of dollars.
- KFC founder's personal belongings fetch thousands at Kentucky auction
Over 70 personal items of KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders were auctioned in Shelbyville, Kentucky, with top sales including a 1964 planner for $30,000 and a black clip-on bow tie for $8,000. The auction highlighted memorabilia from Sanders' life and career, including a 1955 Kentucky Colonel certificate and artifacts linked to KFC's growth, while his former home and a family restaurant are now available through sealed bids.
- Colonel Sanders’ personal artifacts sold at auction
Personal items from Colonel Harland Sanders, founder of KFC, were auctioned, including his bow tie, suspenders, planner, and handwritten recipes. His former Kentucky home is set for sale. The auction included items like a $30,000 planner containing a disputed herb and spice list and a $23,000 Kentucky Colonel Commission Certificate.
- KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ signature bow tie and personal planner sell at auction
KFC founder Colonel Sanders' signature black bow tie sold for $8,000 and his 1964 personal planner for $30,000 at an auction. The auction included items like pressure cookers, a 1955 honorary Kentucky Colonel certificate, and his former home and restaurant in Shelbyville, Ky., which will be auctioned later.
- KFC founder Colonel Sanders' personal items, former home and restaurant up for auction
Colonel Sanders' personal items, including a pressure cooker and black bow tie, along with his former home and a restaurant, are up for auction. The auction includes memorabilia like an original cash register and a 1964 planner containing a handwritten recipe, with bids reaching thousands of dollars for select items.
- PHOTOS: KFC founder Colonel Sanders' personal items up for auction
Personal items of KFC founder Colonel Sanders, including a pressure cooker and black bow tie, are being auctioned along with his former home and a dinner house he opened after selling the restaurant chain.
- KFC founder Colonel Sanders' home and memorabilia are up for auction — with a planner that may contain his secret recipe
Colonel Harland Sanders' home Blackwood Hall and memorabilia, including a 1964 planner potentially containing his secret recipe, are up for auction in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The auction by The Menish Group includes the home, a former restaurant operated by Sanders and his wife Claudia, and items like Sanders' Kentucky Colonel certificate and a Nixon letter.
- KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ personal items, former home up for auction
KFC founder Colonel Sanders' pressure cooker, black bow tie, and other personal items are being auctioned. The auction includes his former home and dozens of personal belongings.
- ‘He did wear clip-ons’: KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ pressure cooker, bow ties, former home up for auction
KFC founder Colonel Sanders' personal items, including a pressure cooker, black bow tie, and his former home named Blackwood Hall, are up for auction. The auction includes memorabilia like a 1964 planner containing a handwritten recipe and a commercial gas range from his residence, with bids accepted online and in person.
- KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ personal items, former home and restaurant up for auction
KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ personal items, including a pressure cooker and black bow tie, along with his former home and a restaurant, are being auctioned. The auction includes online pre-bidding for memorabilia and sealed bids for the property until Friday.
- Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle
Cracker Barrel's CEO Julie Masino is stepping down next month following a rebranding effort that caused customer backlash and declining sales. David Deno, former CEO of Bloomin' Brands, will replace Masino on August 10. The company reversed its logo change after protests but continues to face sales challenges, with same-store sales down 1.8% in the fiscal third quarter.
- Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle
Cracker Barrel's CEO Julie Masino is stepping down next month after a rebranding effort led to customer backlash and declining sales. David Deno, former CEO of Bloomin' Brands, will replace Masino as CEO on August 10. The company's attempt to simplify its logo and modernize restaurants last August caused protests, sales to drop, and the changes were reversed, though sales continued to decline.
- Here’s the real reason KFC stopped going by Kentucky Fried Chicken nearly four decades ago
KFC stopped using the name 'Kentucky Fried Chicken' nearly four decades ago, with false claims about genetically modified chickens and state trademark fees persisting alongside the real reason.
- Why KFC stopped calling itself Kentucky Fried Chicken — and the myths that still won't die
KFC changed its name from Kentucky Fried Chicken to KFC in 1991 to modernize its brand and distance from the term 'fried,' dispelling myths about trademarks or genetically modified chickens. The rebrand coincided with introducing skinless fried chicken and a lawsuit in China over false rumors.
- KFC finally responds to customer complaints and brings back a fan-favorite menu item
KFC has responded to customer complaints by reintroducing a popular menu item that fans had previously requested to return.
- MPs call for ban on fast food outlets opening near schools to tackle obesity
MPs recommend banning fast food outlets near schools, restricting junk food advertising on billboards and public transport, and implementing traffic light-style labels on food to combat obesity. The Commons health committee urges the UK government to resist food industry lobbying and enforce measures like promoting fruit and vegetable displays in supermarkets.
- KFC’s secret to getting ‘finger lickin’ good’ fried chicken
KFC's secret fried chicken recipe uses 11 herbs and spices. Founder Colonel Harland Sanders spent nine years perfecting the blend.
- Why KFC's fried chicken tastes different than that of every other fast-food chain
KFC's fried chicken is distinguished by its secret blend of 11 herbs and spices, a hand-breading process, and cooking in commercial pressure fryers. The recipe is stored securely in a digital safe with strict surveillance, and the breading technique involves a specific '7-10-7' method to ensure even coating.
- Why KFC's fried chicken tastes different from that of every other fast-food chain
KFC's fried chicken is distinct due to its use of commercial pressure fryers, a secret blend of 11 herbs and spices, and a hand-breading technique. The recipe's secrecy is emphasized, with components stored in a vault and mixed separately for security. The chain's breading process, called '7-10-7,' ensures consistent coating and even cooking.
- I tried chicken tenders from 14 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best
A comparison of chicken tenders from 14 fast-food chains ranked based on taste and value, highlighting new product launches like McDonald's McCrispy Strips, Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Strips, and Wendy's Tendys. The article notes regional chain Cook Out's affordable tenders and Raising Cane's signature sauce as standouts.
- GitHub cuts short offer to burn repos on CD after mockery ensues
GitHub, a Microsoft-owned subsidiary, offered to mail free CD-ROMs of public repositories to the first 1,000 applicants but withdrew the offer after public ridicule. The initiative, framed as a response to 'recent developments in physical media,' was speculated to mock Sony's 2028 discontinuation of optical media for PlayStation consoles. The offer included a Microsoft form for requests but was taken offline, with GitHub providing no official explanation.
- Digital pizzas? Corporations ridicule PlayStation over ending game disc production
PlayStation announced it will stop producing physical game discs by 2028, sparking consumer and political backlash. Major corporations like Domino's Pizza, KFC, and G-Fuel mocked the move with satirical 'digital-only' product announcements, while Proton pledged to shift to physical services.
- Brands smell blood in the water after PlayStation axes game discs — and they're roasting Sony for it
Sony announced plans to discontinue physical PlayStation game discs by 2028, sparking backlash from gamers and brands like GameSir and KFC, which mocked the decision on social media. Critics raised concerns about digital ownership, media preservation, and the industry's shift away from physical media.
- America 250: Deals and freebies to celebrate Independence Day
Several U.S. companies are offering Independence Day promotions, including discounted food, beverages, and special items like free doughnuts and collectible cups. Deals vary by location and include offers from chains such as Applebee’s, Burger King, McDonald’s, and Krispy Kreme.
- KFC unveils brand overhaul with modern open-concept restaurant design
KFC is implementing a brand overhaul featuring an expanded menu, modernized branding, and new open-concept restaurant designs focused on hospitality. The chain emphasizes dynamic, adaptable spaces that cater to different occasions throughout the day.
- KFC plans to test a new prototype called Open House
KFC is testing a new prototype restaurant called Open House, featuring modern design, expanded menu options, and services like table service, drive-thru, and takeout. The brand is also introducing new sauces, menu items, and a refreshed Colonel Sanders image as part of its overhaul.
- Woman stabbed with scissors outside Charlotte strip mall, documents say
A 35-year-old woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after being stabbed with scissors outside a Charlotte strip mall on June 23. Teressa Hope Ford, 50, was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon causing serious injury.
- KFC makes 'subtle' change to Colonel Sanders logo — and some people won't be able to miss it
KFC has made a subtle change to the Colonel Sanders logo, prompting questions about whether people can spot the differences. The article highlights the modification without specifying its nature or public reaction.
- KFC makes 'subtle' change to Colonel Sanders logo — and some people won't be able to miss it
KFC has made a subtle change to the Colonel Sanders logo, which some people may notice. The article poses the question, 'Can you spot the differences?'
- KFC's design chief says brands are too obsessed with Gen Z
KFC's design chief, Christophe Poirier, argues that brands should avoid over-focusing on Gen Z and instead target broader audiences through evolving strategies. The company's new product line includes sauces like Chimichurri Ranch and Hot Honey, as well as Kwench beverages with boba and shakes, aiming to appeal across generations.
- Global brands in China seek local partners amid market squeeze
Pizza Hut, the largest casual dining operator in China, has been sold by US-based Yum! Brands to Shanghai-based Yum China for US$1.2 billion. The transaction aims to help global brands strengthen sales in China's competitive market through local partnerships.
- Pizza Hut is getting a new owner: private equity firm LongRange buys chain in $1.5 billion deal
Yum! Brands sold Pizza Hut in a $2.7 billion deal to private equity firm LongRange Capital and Yum China Holdings. LongRange will acquire Pizza Hut outside mainland China for $1.5 billion, while Yum China will take the mainland China business for $1.2 billion. Yum! Brands will refocus on KFC, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger.
- Chicken tenders are taking over the world, and KFC is rushing to keep up
Chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches are becoming popular as convenient options for eating in the car, leading to a decline in demand for bone-in wings. KFC is adapting to this trend by focusing on these menu items.
- Yum Brands to offload Pizza Hut in $2.7bn deal
Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut in a $2.7 billion deal to a private equity group. The company, which also owns KFC and Taco Bell, will offload the bulk of its stake in the fast-food chain.
- Yum Brands sells a shrinking Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion
Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, with LongRange Capital acquiring the U.S. and other regions for $1.5 billion and Yum China Holdings Inc. purchasing the mainland China business for $1.2 billion. The sale follows declining sales and plans to close 250 U.S. restaurants due to outdated stores and competition.
- Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion
Yum Brands will sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, with LongRange Capital acquiring the non-China business for $1.5 billion and Yum China Holdings Inc. purchasing the mainland China operations for $1.2 billion. The sale follows Pizza Hut's struggles with outdated stores and competition, including plans to close 250 U.S. locations.