How Pepsi fell behind in the cola wars—and then lost KFC KFC’s switch to Coke is the latest sign of a decades-long slide, and PepsiCo’s CEO says fixing soda is now a priority. Fortune · 16h ago
KFC’s president started washing dishes at 13 but dreamt of being the ‘female Richard Branson’—so she quit jobs that wouldn’t embrace her personality KFC’s president Catherine Tan-Gillespie started her career on just £1.20/hour—and promotion after promotion led her to the top of the fried chicken chain. Fortune · Oct 24
What You Need to Know Ahead of Yum! Brands' Earnings Release Investors will turn their attention to Yum! Brands’ upcoming second-quarter earnings report later this month, with analysts expecting the company’s bottom line to fall in the low double digits. Barchart · Oct 18
KFC Drops Pepsi for Coke After Nearly 40 Years, and Analysts Put $500M in Annual Sales at Stake KFC will switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola at its US restaurants from 2027, ending a partnership dating back nearly 40 years in a deal estimated at $500 million annually. International Business Times UK · Oct 17
PEP Stock Alert: KFC Just Dealt PepsiCo a Blow With New Coca-Cola Deal KFC’s U.S. business is switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola beginning in January. Here’s what the announcement means for PEP shares. Barchart · Oct 16
Killer Calmly Walked to KFC After Dumping Victim's Head in River, Detective Says Detective Sergeant Heidi Cullen describes the CCTV investigation into Marcin Majerkiewicz, who was convicted of murdering Stuart Everett and disposing of his remains across Greater Manchester. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
OPINION - ‘We danced every night and hydrated with vodka’: Why 1990s London club culture was better than today’s A different club each day, countless chance encounters... and no social media. The 1990s really were better in the 1990s... Evening Standard · Oct 10
$5 Fast-Food Deals Are Back, But Is Five Bucks Enough for a Real Meal? For years, $5 was the number shoppers associated with a cheap fast-food meal. Today, that same price can still unlock a surprisingly complete order, but it does not always mean the same thing from one restaurant to another. Some $5 offers include an entrée, side, and drink, while others focus… Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 9
74 Questionable Food Combos That Have No Business Being Served On A Plate Trying new food can be an exciting adventure, but sometimes it turns into an experience you would rather forget. From bizarre ingredient combinations to meals that leave everyone questioning the cook’s judgment, some culinary experiments go hilariously wrong. Here are some of the funniest and most questionable food creations people… Bored Panda · Oct 9
Fast Food for 4 Under $25? Here’s What You Can Actually Order at 6 Chains Feeding four people at a fast-food restaurant for less than $25 sounds increasingly difficult when a single combo meal can cost more than $10. Order four standard meals, and the bill can quickly climb past $40 before taxes or delivery fees. But several national chains still advertise value menus, shareable… Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 8
KFC tries out breakfast and tableside service at new concept restaurant KFC’s new menu items latest push for innovation in US restaurant industry The Independent UK · Sep 25
A Rs 99 bet: India’s QSRs rethink the value game India's quick-service restaurants are implementing a Rs 99 price point to attract more customers. KFC, McDonald's, and Burger King are focusing on value meals and beverages to drive traffic. The Rs 99 meals aim to entice first-time visitors while creating upselling opportunities. There are concerns regarding the impact of lower… The Economic Times · Sep 25
KFC fans in US finally get a taste of fan-favorite items offered abroad as new ‘test lab’ opens KFC was the pioneer of fast-food fried chicken and got its start in 1930, when Harland Sanders bought a roadside motel in Corbin, Kentucky The Independent UK · Sep 24
McDonald’s to take on KFC and rivals as Gen Z flock to fried chicken Fast food giant aiming to increase share of global chicken market as rising cost of beef hits profits The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
The Times of India · Sep 22 UK woman gives birth in KFC car park, names baby ‘Colonel Cody’ A couple welcomed their son unexpectedly in a KFC car park. The baby was born safely while they drove to the hospital. He was named Cody, with a nickname Colonel Cody after the founder. KFC offered the family merchandise and vouchers to celebrate the unique birth. They plan to return…
We Got This Covered · Sep 20 Woman gives birth in a KFC parking lot, and her newborn son gets a nickname that may stick for life: ‘Colonel Cody’ Trial by the fried chicken.
The Independent UK · Sep 20 Fast food from the US and China catches on in both countries China and the United States are divided on many issues, from tariffs to Taiwan
Evening Standard · Sep 11 Seven teenagers and man, 21, arrested for attempted murder over 'machete fight' on London high street Three boys aged 14 to 17 among four stabbed in ‘altercation’ at KFC in Bromley High Street
Evening Standard · Sep 10 Man critical as four stabbed in 'machete attack' on London high street Police were called to the scene at around 2.15pm, as witnesses reported seeing a group of men ‘carrying machetes’
International Business Times UK · Sep 10 London KFC Stabbing Horror Leaves Four Men in Hospital as Witnesses Describe 'Machetes' and 'A Lot of Blood' Four men were taken to hospital after a stabbing outside a KFC in Bromley High Street, with one critically injured and seven men arrested, police said.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10 Four people in hospital after stabbing in south-east London Seven people arrested following ‘altercation’ on Bromley High Street on Thursday afternoon
Barchart · Sep 10 How Is Yum! Brands' Stock Performance Compared to Other Consumer Cyclical Stocks? Although Yum! Brands has outperformed relative to its industry peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.
The Economic Times · Sep 8 Quote of the day by Colonel Sanders, 'You got to like your work. You have got to like what you are doing, you have got to be doing something worthwhile so you can like it - because it is worthwhile, that it makes a difference, don't you see?' offers powerful lessons on work satisfaction, purpose, meaningful careers, motivation, personal fulfillment as KFC-Kentucky Fried Chicken founder tells why loving your work matters Quote of the day by Colonel Sanders message about liking your work points toward a fundamental truth about a fulfilling career: people want to know that their effort matters. Success becomes more meaningful when it is connected to purpose, contribution, and personal values. Whether someone is building a business, teaching…
The Independent UK · Sep 8 KFC taps former Taco Bell exec to overhaul global loyalty and brand strategy IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 7 KFC appoints first-ever ‘global chief brand officer’ as fast-food chain faces fierce competition KFC announced a rebrand effort in June that involved new menu items and a refreshed logo