Chicken News & Media

McDonald's to test chicken for breakfast menu

January 16, 2008

The Chicago Tribune: Oak Brook, Ill.-based McDonald's Corp. will offer a chicken biscuit breakfast sandwich in its nearly 14,000 U.S. stores in a few months…

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Chick-fil-A to test spicy chicken sandwich

January 15, 2008

Jacksonville (Fla.) Business Journal: Chick-fil-A will begin testing a spicy chicken sandwich in 15 locations in Jacksonville, Fla., and 25 locations in…

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Founder's grandson to open newest Chick-fil-A

January 8, 2008

DURHAM, N.C. — Chick-fil-A founder and CEO Truett Cathy and his grandson, John White IV, will open the newest Chick-fil-A restaurant Jan. 10 in Durham, N.C.…

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Chick-fil-A hosts online video contest

January 1, 2008

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A and social media company Vitrue have launched the "Biggest Chick-fil-A Fan" video contest and social media Web site at…

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Utah family wins KFC decorating contest

December 25, 2007

The Salt Lake Tribune: The Holdman family of Pleasant Grove, Utah, has been awarded first prize in the KFC Festive Fanatics contest for its display of 45,00…

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Yum Brands generates $15 million for hunger relief

December 20, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc., parent company of the Taco Bell, KFC, Long John Silver's and A&W restaurant brands, has generated more than $15 million…

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Yum to follow McDonald's model

December 12, 2007

Louisville Courier-Journal: Louisville, Ky.-based Yum Brands Inc., parent of the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands, plans to take a page from the McDonald's…

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Church's Chicken opens in Russian markets

December 10, 2007

MOSCOW and ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Texas Chicken, the international brand of U.S.-based Church's Chicken, continues to expand its brand overseas. European…

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Chick-fil-A founder: Children to keep company private

December 10, 2007

Reuters: Truett Cathy, the 86-year-old founder of Chick-fil-A, has said his three children have promised him the family business will stay private and closed…

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Yum Brands outlines 2008 plans

December 6, 2007

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc., operator of the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W brands, plans to expand its U.S. refranchising…

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Founder of Popeyes owner stepping down

December 3, 2007

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Frank Belatti, founder of AFC Enterprises, the owner of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, is stepping down as chairman of the…

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Homeless man sues KFC manager

November 29, 2007

The Associated Press: A homeless man is suing the manager of a Kentucky Fried Chicken in Highland Park, Mich., who he claims doused him with boiling water. …

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Pollo Campero adds grilled chicken to menu

November 29, 2007

DALLAS — Pollo Campero has announced it will add grilled chicken to its menu. The citrus-infused grilled chicken is in the last phase of operational…

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KFC contest to find best holiday decorator

November 28, 2007

Louisville Business First: KFC Corp. has launched the "Festive Fanatics Contest," which will determine the best holiday decorator in America based on photos…

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Pollo Campero teams up with Wal-Mart

November 15, 2007

DALLAS — Campero USA, the U.S. division of Latin American chicken chain Pollo Campero, has announced a new tenant/landlord relationship with Wal-Mart Stores…

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Popeyes 3Q comps down

November 14, 2007

ATLANTA — Domestic same-store sales at AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, decreased 1.9 percent in the third…

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Popeyes 3Q comps down

November 14, 2007

ATLANTA — AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, reported results for its fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 7, 2007. …

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Chick-fil-A cows grace 2008 calendar

November 14, 2007

ATLANTA — The 11th edition of Chick-fil-A's calendar features its "Eat Mor Chikin" cows as musical stars. Highlights include Junior Double-Cheese Jr.

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KFC offers presidency to Colbert

November 13, 2007

WHAS 11 (Louisville, Ky.): KFC has extended an invitation to Comedy Central star Stephen Colbert to be president for a day at its Louisville headquarters. …

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El Pollo Loco comps increase, net drops

November 8, 2007

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Same-store systemwide sales for the El Pollo Loco restaurant chain, owned by EPL Intermediate Inc., increased 2.2 percent in the third…

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