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Business
KFC disposes of ‘Curse of the Colonel’ statue in Japan
KFC Japan has announced the disposal of a giant plastic statue of the fast-food chain’s iconic founder, Colonel Harland Sanders, which...
Bryan Ke
KFC Japan announces fried chicken made to pair with alcohol
KFC Japan has developed fried chicken that reportedly pairs perfectly with alcoholic drinks. What’s it called: Announced on Wednesday,...
Carl Samson
Food
KFC releases miso-flavored fried chicken in Japan
How does miso taste in fried chicken? KFC apparently knows the answer, having announced the first of its kind this week. What’s it called: T...
KFC Thailand draws backlash over fried chicken incense sticks for Lunar New Year
KFC Thailand recently stirred controversy after posting on social media about its fried chicken incense sticks for Lunar New Year. Last week...
Isa Peralta
China
KFC China forced to sell chicken feet due to inflation
KFC stores in China have reportedly begun selling chicken feet, giving customers a new finger-lickin’ experience. Instead of as a response...
Entertainment
KFC China’s dancing Psyduck toy becomes viral sensation selling for up to $200
In celebration of Children’s Day, KFCs in China introduced a set of three Pokémon toys to be paired with its kids’ meals. The Psyduck toy,...
William Yuk
Actor behind KFC Japan’s suave, new Colonel Sanders says the role fulfills his ‘biggest dream’
KFC Japan hired J-drama actor Kento Kaku, 32, to play Colonel Sanders, the founder and iconic symbol of the popular American fast food chai...
Ryan General
China calls for boycott of KFC due to customers’ ‘irrational and excessive’ purchases
Following a successful meal toy promotion with the Chinese toy company Pop Mart, KFC is facing backlash and calls for a boycott in China. ...
Sarah Yukiko
News
Chinese Students Jailed After Swindling KFC Out of $30,000
A group of students from Shanghai received prison sentences of up to two and a half years after swindling KFC out of $30,000 by using a loop...
Thy Nguyen
Colonel Sanders Slays With ‘Demon Slayer’ Cosplay at KFC Store in Japan
KFC Japan has gone viral after dressing up a statue of Colonel Sanders with the attire of Tanjiro, the lead character of the hit anime and m...
KFC Tokyo Opens All-You-Can-Eat-and-Drink Buffet
KFC Japan has officially opened its all-you-can-eat-and-drink buffet restaurant in Tokyo with a complete set of menus on Wednesday last week...
Colonel Sanders is Finger Lickin’ Hot in KFC’s Anime Dating Game
The world-famous fried chicken chain KFC is launching a dating sim game where players can try to woo Colonel Sanders. The game, titled “I Lo...
KFC Unveils Spicy Chicken Mooncakes in Hong Kong
A unique spin on a classic Chinese dish, spicy chicken mooncakes are launching at a new KFC in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. The new special moon...
KFC China Sparks Outrage After Plagiarizing BLACKPINK Music Video
KFC China is facing a social media backlash over its alleged plagiarism of cutscenes from BlackPink’s “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du” music video. The suppo...
KFC Now Has Straight Up Fried Chicken Skin… in Indonesia
Those who enjoy nibbling on the crunchy skin part of their fried chicken are going to love the latest menu item from KFC Indonesia. After s...
Asia
Singaporean Auntie Spotted Setting Up a Hotpot Dinner with Flowers at KFC
An auntie in Singapore created quite a buzz online after clips of her apparent attempt to set up a fancy table for a meal at a fast-food res...
Culture
Man Who Claims He Started Japan’s KFC for Christmas Tradition Says It Was Built On a Lie
Each year, KFC Japan makes millions of dollars during the Christmas season due to a tradition store manager Takeshi Okawara made popular in ...
KFC Made the Most Patriotic Commercial Celebrating China’s Success
KFC released a new ad highlighting China’s economic success in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival on Monday. The ad, revisiting notable accomp...
KFC Japan Makes $53 Million During Christmas Weekend
The uniquely Japanese tradition of feasting on some Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas brought in over $53 million in sales for the America...
KFC Japan Releases Special Fried Chicken That Has No Smell
KFC Japan has just released a new type of chicken called “Fried Chicken Home Type” for its dedicated take-out branch located at the A8 exit ...
Japan Now Has KFC Bath Bombs That Make You Smell Like Fried Chicken
Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan now lets people indulge in fried chicken not just when eating a meal, but also when using their new food-scente...
Kyle Encina
KFC in China Now Lets Customers Pay By Smiling
An innovative use of facial recognition technology is now allowing KFC customers in China to pay for their meals with just a flash of their ...
KFC is Releasing a Smartphone in China and We are Just as Confused as You Are
Kentucky Fried Chicken is joining forces with Huawei to release a limited edition smartphone in honor of the fast-food chain’s 30th annivers...
Khier Casino
KFC Looks for the First Filipino Colonel Sanders in a Hilarious ‘Audition’ Video
KFC is looking for its first Pinoy Colonel Sanders. In its bid to find the local version of a fastfood icon, KFC Philippines has signed up t...
Futuristic KFC in China Can Predict Orders By Scanning the Customer’s Face
Chinese tech giant Baidu has partnered with KFC China to set up an innovative new “smart restaurant” in Beijing. The venture aims to use the...
Why Japanese People Celebrate Christmas with KFC’s Fried Chicken
If you bring a bucket of KFC fried chicken to a Christmas dinner, it may raise some eyebrows for being unconventional — unless you’re from J...
King Malleta
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