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KFC U.S. is moving out of Louisville

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 18, 2025

The fast-food chicken chain is moving its corporate headquarters to Plano, Texas, and is telling all remote workers to relocate to the cities in which their work is based.

Workforce

Catherine Tan-Gillespie named KFC U.S. president

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2025

She will take over management of the chicken chain’s struggling domestic business in April following the retirement of Tarun Lal.

Financing

KFC says it may have something in its Saucy concept

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2025

The fast-food chicken chain’s struggles in the U.S. continued last quarter. But the company says early results from the first location of its chicken tenders concept have been “encouraging.”

Technology

Taco Bell owner Yum creates a new technology platform

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2025

Byte by Yum will consolidate the technology capabilities the company has developed or acquired over the years.

Leadership

Taco Bell executive Scott Mezvinsky named KFC CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2025

The 49-year-old, currently the president of Taco Bell North America and International, will succeed Sabir Sami, who will step down at the end of February.

Operations

Kentucky Roast Beef? When KFC was in the concept creation game

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 09, 2025

Restaurant Rewind: Saucy isn’t the first time that the fast-food chicken chain created new brands. This podcast episode features a look at some of the restaurants KFC created.

Financing

Hundreds of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants could close in Turkey

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2025

Parent company Yum Brands terminated the franchisee, IS Gida, saying the operator failed to meet the company’s standards. The franchisee operated more than 500 restaurants in Turkey.

Marketing

Fast-food chains intensify their value push

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 07, 2025

McDonald’s is kicking off its McValue menu with John Cena. Subway is launching a daily value meal of its own. And KFC is bringing back $5 bowls. Can they cure chains' traffic ills?

Operations

KFC drops trademark lawsuit targeting Church's Texas Chicken

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 19, 2024

Louisville, Kentucky-based KFC objected to Church's use of the term "original recipe" in promoting a revamp of its primary offering.

Emerging Brands

KFC puts chicken tenders and drinks forward with new Saucy concept

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 18, 2024

Parent Yum Brands is spinning off its Original Recipe tenders with a format designed to capitalize on consumer love for dipping and creative beverages.

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