All KFC articles
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NewsFast-food operators cleared in landmark HFSS ad rulings
Complaints against ad campaigns by Burger King, Domino’s Pizza, KFC, Papa Johns and Uber Eats were rejected after the ASA concluded the products featured were not classified as high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS)
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Analysis & InsightIs Taco Bell planning to launch Live Más café in the UK?
Taco Bell has launched the cult Mountain Dew Baja Blast across its UK estate, a move that could signal wider ambitions for its drinks-led Live Más café concept in Britain
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Pizza Hut’s return to Marble Arch, Darjeeling Express’ return to Soho, and new sites from Shake Shack, Dave’s Hot Chicken, and KFC
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OpinionIs PizzaExpress too late to the fried chicken party?
In a move that sounds familiar, the casual dining chain is bringing a US fried chicken brand to these shores
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InterviewsRob Swain: ‘I want to make sure KFC remains the category leader’
The fried chicken chains’ general manager for the UK & Ireland speaks to MCA about the rationale behind its new Tenders & Dips range, the necessity to innovate and why he’s unfazed by increased competition
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Analysis & InsightKFC’s evolution is a ‘direct challenge’ to Wingstop’s core equity
The QSR giant is betting big on its £1.5bn UK investment, announcing major innovation, new look restaurants a fresh brand identity this week. Can the 70-year-old brand hold off challengers and remain the foremost authority on fried chicken?
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NewsYum! Brands to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7bn
The US fast food group says the deal, which follows a strategic review of the struggling pizza chain, positions it for ‘long-term growth and shareholder value creation’
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NewsKFC unveils global menu innovation, modern restaurant design and fresh branding
Starting in the UK and Ireland, the menu revamp is centred around boneless chicken tenders and ‘crave-worthy’ dipping sauces including chimichurri ranch and hot honey habanero
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InterviewsYum! Brands: ‘There are untapped opportunities in unified systems’
Jatin Chandwani, chief product and growth officer for the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, told delegates at MCA’s Hostech that Byte by Yum! was developed to remove the need to integrate different tech solutions
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NewsKFC franchisee acquires 17 company-owned sites
FPG Foods has agreed to acquire 17 of KFC’s company-owned sites, across the south of England and London, as it looks to increase its estate to 50 restaurants by 2030.
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NewsKFC’s Rob Swain: ‘The ability to create social mobility is one of hospitality’s greatest strengths’
More needs to be done to help young people take that first step into work, KFC’s UK & Ireland GM has said in response to the current NEET crisis.
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NewsKFC UK credits sales growth to menu innovation
KFC UK & Ireland’s system sales grew 9% in the first quarter of 2026, with strong momentum in Q2 attributed to the new pickle menu, which it says is the most successful limited time offer in KFC UK’s history
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InterviewsKFC: ‘The iced drinks trend is here to stay’
Strategy & innovation director Leo Sloley revealed the new Kwench offering has been an instant success, as KFC looks to enter new day parts, occasions, and become a destination for drinks
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NewsKFC to increase annual spend on British chicken to almost £100m
The fast food giant says only boneless chicken will now be sourced from other markets after adding wings to the list of products it sources from British farms
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Weekend PressHow Britain became a fried chicken nation
Chicken shops are opening at a faster rate than all other fast food outlets on British high streets, but what does this trend mean for traditional takeaways, asks the BBC
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NewsTransaction growth, menu innovation drives sales for KFC
KFC UK & Ireland grew system sales by 6.8% in 2025, supported by sustained growth in transactions, delivering growth across formats and a particularly strong performance in Q4
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NewsKFC’s Kwench drinks range to launch nationwide
Following a successful pilot in Manchester, KFC UK & Ireland will roll out ’Kwench by KFC’ across its 1,000-plus restaurant estate this year, backed by a £38m invest from KFC and its franchise partners.
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NewsMcDonald’s boss predicts beverage innovation as a big trend for QSR in 2026
McDonald’s chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski says he also expects fibre to be a big area of focus for QSR operators in the year ahead
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NewsLawrence Heyes returns to Pret as operations director
Heyes rejoins Pret having previously overseen operations development across the group’s UK and French estate more than a decade ago
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Gilroy’s Loft at the new Guinness Brewery, a new concept from former Kiln head chef Meedu Saad, and TRGC’s bespoke concept designed for Jersey Airport