KFC wins the hearts of the Vietnamese

November 19, 2006

Seattle Times: Decades after the end of the Vietnam War, an American colonel from Kentucky has made a triumphant arrival in this communist capital.   But…

KFC's new logo visible from space

November 13, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC Corp. said it became the world's first brand visible from outer space by unveiling an 87,500-square-feet, updated Colonel Sanders logo…

AFC Reports solid Q3 for Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits

November 1, 2006

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., the franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, reported a solid third quarter which ended Oct. 1, 2006. …

KFC switches to zero trans-fat cooking oil; CSPI drops lawsuit

October 29, 2006

KFC Corp. is converting its 5,500 U.S. restaurants to trans-fat-free cooking oil.   After KFC made the announcement Oct. 30, the Center for Science in the…

Nigerian operator: Fast-food business is hard work

October 22, 2006

The Daily Sun: In a revealing Q&A, Prince Okonkwo, chief executive of Tetrazzini Chicken restaurant in Nigeria, shares his ideas on marketing and the…

KFC lobbies for its own postage stamp

October 17, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Fried Chicken is trying to get its founder, Colonel Harland Sanders, on a U.S. postage stamp.   KFC is urging consumers to visit…

Chick-fil-A opens third Truett's Grill in honor of the founder

October 17, 2006

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A Inc. is opening a new Truett's Grill restaurant to commemorate chain founder Truett Cathy's 60th year as a restaurateur.   The…

Yum Brands U.S. comps down 1% for Q3

October 11, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands reported financial results for its third quarter ended Sept. 9, 2006.   U.S. same-store sales fell 1 percent, Yum said, led by a…

Commentary: NFL and college football equals big-time sales

Are you targeting football fans? You should be.  

KFC announces trip giveaway sweepstakes

September 20, 2006

LOS ANGELES — KFC wants consumers to know that they offer high-quality, inexpensive lunch items, so to support the launch of its new 99 cent Ultimate Cheese…

Chick-fil-A Cows enter advertising hall of fame

September 18, 2006

ATLANTA — After more than a decade of using renegade antics to push its pro-chicken messages, Chick-fil-A's "Eat Mor Chikin" Cows have been inducted into…

KFC France partners with NBA Europe Live Tour

September 13, 2006

PARIS — KFC International is partnering with the NBA in France as part of NBA Europe Live Tour presented by EA SPORTS. The company said this partnership will…

CKE exec takes over Church's Chicken franchise sales

September 6, 2006

ATLANTA — Church's Chicken has appointed Scott Moffitt vice president of franchise sales and development.   According to a news release, Moffitt has 16 years…

KFC launches second interactive TV ad

September 6, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Fried Chicken has created another interactive advertising campaign to promote its latest Snacker sandwich, the Ultimate Cheese KFC…

Chick-Fil-A cooks up customer loyalty

August 28, 2006

Associated Press: Chick-fil-A executives routinely say that the chain's 1,250 restaurants in 37 states, spanning from Georgia to California to Massachusetts…

KFC targets moms, creates special "mom" advisory board

August 21, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — KFC announced the formation of its KFC Moms Matter! Advisory Board. Moms from all walks of life and different parts of the country will join…

Chick-fil-A's lemonade adds SPLENDA

August 17, 2006

ATLANTA, GA — Chick-fil-A said it's adding SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener to its Diet Lemonade recipe.   Since Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A introduced…

Popeyes Q2 comps increase 2.2%

August 16, 2006

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, reported results for its second quarter ended July 9, 2006. …

Jack in the Box intros Outlaw Burger and Outlaw Spicy Chicken Sandwich

August 16, 2006

SAN DIEGO —Jack in the Box announced the rollout of the Outlaw Burger and the Outlaw Spicy Chicken Sandwich.   Available now, the new sandwiches feature…

U.S. July-Aug. comps slide at Yum Brands

August 15, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Comparable store sales at Yum! Brands' U.S. corporate stores fell for the four weeks ended Aug. 12.   According to a news release, comps at…