KFC Canada enters beverage market with Kwench drink menu

August 3, 2026

KFC Canada is launching Kwench, a made-to-order beverage brand that marks the company's first expansion outside its core food category in its Canadian history…

Yum! Brands posts strong Q2 as Taco Bell leads growth

by Valerie Gritton

July 30, 2026

If the song "Break My Stride" was tied to restaurant company, perhaps Yum Brands fits the bill. Coming off a Cyclospora outbreak linked to its Taco Bell chain…

Maria Cacciapuoti to join KFC Global as COO

July 24, 2026

Maria Cacciapuoti will join KFC Global as chief operations officer, reporting directly to Scott Mezvinsky, KFC Global CEO, effective Sept. 1, according to a…

KFC expands in Arizona with restaurant opening in Sun City

July 17, 2026

KFC has expanded its presence in Arizona with the opening of a restaurant in Sun City, according to a press release.

The next generation of QSR, Part 1: The new economics of value

by Valerie Gritton

This four-part series explores the forces reshaping the next generation of quick-service restaurants, examining how shifting consumer behaviors, economic…

KFC opens 60th Scotland location

July 6, 2026

KFC has opened its first restaurant in Airdrie, marking the brand's 60th location in Scotland, according to a press release.

KFC, Jackass partner to make sure you don’t blow your finger lickin' fingers off this 4th of July

June 30, 2026

KFC has teamed up with the "Jackass: Best and Last" film for an irreverent PSA to remind fans to keep their fingers safe this 4th of July holiday, according to…

The KFC Foundation awards $2M in scholarships to restaurant employees

June 24, 2026

The KFC Foundation has awarded a total of $2 million in scholarships to more than 300 restaurant employees across the country to assist with their education…

KFC expands Cheshire footprint with Winsford Gateway restaurant

June 22, 2026

KFC opened a new drive-thru restaurant at Winsford Gateway on Friday, creating 45 new jobs for the local community, according to a press release.

KFC's new 'chapter' features improved chicken, sauces, next-gen store design

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

To stand out in a crowded market and appeal to Gen Z, KFC is launching a global brand transformation that modernizes its menu with updated tenders, sauces and…

KFC overhauls global menu, restaurant designs to battle fast-food sameness

June 15, 2026

KFC has announced a global brand evolution aimed at updating its menu and restaurant designs to combat what it describes as the sameness across the…

Yum Brands takes flight in Q1 as KFC fuels global ascent

by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media

Taco Bell also posted strong first-quarter results, with U.S. same-store sales increasing 8% quarter over quarter and 18% over a two-year period.

Deliverect AI debuts autonomous workforce to manage menus, protect digital revenue

April 9, 2026

Deliverect, a global restaurant technology platform serving more than 95,000 locations across 78 countries, has launched Deliverect AI: a digital workforce of…

Saucy by KFC adds Drips by Pepsi beverages to menu

April 8, 2026

Saucy by KFC, KFC's fast casual brand, has upped its beverage offerings with the addition of Drips by Pepsi to the menu. The 16-ounce drinks combine PepsiCo…

KFC drops its 1st single ‘Finger Lickin' Machine'

April 7, 2026

KFC is moving away from traditional advertising jingles with the release of its first musical single titled "Finger Lickin' Machine." The track is available on…

Yum Brands reports Q4, year-end results; Pizza Hut to close 250 units

February 5, 2026

Yum Brands, Inc. released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2025, highlighting significant profit growth and a…

KFC UK & Ireland target Gen Z with Kwench by KFC drink line

January 27, 2026

KFC U.K. & Ireland has launched "Kwench by KFC," a specialty drink line. The line targets the Gen Z drinks market, according to a press release.

India's KFC, Pizza Hut operators to merge in $934M deal

January 2, 2026

Sapphire Foods India, India's KFC and Pizza Hut operators, will merge with Devyani International in a $934 million deal, according to a CNBC report.

Former KFC marketing lead takes helm as Long John Silver's CMO

December 8, 2025

Long John Silver's has hired former KFC director of retail marketing Laura Curth Ellis to serve as chief marketing officer. As CMO, Ellis will lead the brand's…

KFC opens flagship store in Rome

December 1, 2025

KFC Europe has opened a flagship restaurant in the heart of historical Rome near the Trevi Fountain, according to a press release.