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2026
The Coca-Cola Company and KFC announce U.S. beverage partnership
The Coca-Cola Company and KFC announced a beverage partnership in the United States.
2026
KFC announces Coca-Cola as U.S. beverage supplier
KFC announced that Coca-Cola will replace PepsiCo as the beverage supplier for KFC restaurants in the United States. KFC expects to serve Coca-Cola beverages at all its U.S. restaurants by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
2026
KFC introduces snack-size Go Buckets starting at $3.49
KFC has introduced Go Buckets, a smaller snack-size version of its chicken bucket starting at $3.49, pairing a choice of four nuggets, two wings or one tender with fries or potato wedges. The packaging can be held in one hand or placed in a standard car cupholder, described as a first for the chain; prices and participation vary by location and the offering is available while supplies last.
2026
Bengaluru municipal authorities fine Nexus Mall food outlets Rs 85,000 for waste protocol breaches
Officials under the Bengaluru South City Corporation inspected Nexus Mall in Koramangala, BTM Assembly Constituency, and found multiple eateries failing to segregate wet and dry waste and using banned single-use plastic. Authorities issued notices and collected a cumulative fine of Rs 85,000 from 10 food establishments, including Chaska Bun (Rs 25,000), McDonald's, Burger King, Fish and Chips (Rs 10,000 each), and Popeyes, Good Flippin' Burgers, Wow Wow China, Nagas, KFC and Shiv Sagar (Rs 5,000 each).
2022
KFC fined for COVID-19 rule breach
A Singapore court fined KFC $3,000 after customers at its Far East Plaza outlet interacted across two tables as one group in July 2021, contrary to the dining group-size restriction then in force. A company representative pleaded guilty to one charge; a separate charge was taken into account for sentencing.
2022
KFC launches TikTok grant challenge to support hunger-fighting nonprofits
KFC teamed up with TikTok creator Isaiah Garza to launch a TikTok-based grant giveaway totaling $500,000 for nonprofits fighting hunger across the United States. The program includes grants to 11 nonprofits and a public vote for an additional grand-prize grant.
2022
Brands named as sponsors of Married at First Sight’s 2022 season
Nine named DoorDash, Tim Tam, Buddybet and Simmonds Homes as sponsors joining returning sponsors KFC, Snooze, Suzuki, Youfoodz and Bupa for the 2022 season of Married at First Sight.
2022
KFC Chicken Sandwich Snuggler becomes available
The limited-edition KFC Chicken Sandwich Snuggler became available exclusively on PillowPets.com for $99.99, while supplies last.
2022
Madier and KFC launch co-branded original popsicle in Heilongjiang
Madier and KFC Zizai Kitchen launched a co-branded original popsicle at nearly 130 KFC stores in Heilongjiang. The article reports that some stores experienced insufficient supply after the launch.
2022
Tasty Chick’n acquires 90 KFC franchise restaurants
Tasty Chick'n LLC acquired 90 franchised KFC restaurants across eight states, including 15 KFC/Taco Bell combination locations.
2022
Tasty Chick'n completes acquisition of 90 KFC restaurants
Triton Pacific announced that its portfolio company, Tasty Chick'n, had completed the acquisition of 90 franchised KFC restaurants across eight states, including 15 KFC/Taco Bell combination locations.
2022
Chinese consumer group calls for boycott of KFC promotion
The China Consumers Association called for a boycott of a KFC meal promotion, saying it encouraged food waste and that limited-edition blind-box sales induced excessive purchases.
2022
Chinese consumer group calls for boycott of KFC meal promotion
The China Consumers Association called for a boycott of a KFC meal promotion involving collectible Pop Mart Dimoo dolls, saying it encouraged food waste and excessive purchases. The association cited a customer who bought more than 100 meals to collect the toys. KFC and Pop Mart had not immediately responded to the BBC's requests for comment.
2022
KFC faces boycott over toy promotion in China
KFC faced scrutiny and a boycott in China over a promotion offering collectible Dimoo toys with meals. The China Consumers Association criticized the promotion for encouraging excessive food purchases and food waste.
2022
LPL announces 2022 Spring Split partner brands
On January 7, the League of Legends esports official account announced 14 partner brands for the 2022 LPL Spring Split. The article names Mercedes-Benz, Nike, KFC, JD.com and OnePlus among the partners.
2021
EG Group announces acquisition of 52 KFC restaurants
EG Group announced its acquisition of 52 KFC restaurants in the UK from Amsric Group. The network is across southern and south-western regions.
2021
KFC and Fujiya launch co-branded oat latte in mainland China
KFC and Fujiya launched a co-branded oat latte, which the article says was being sold only at KFC in mainland China.
2021
KFC sponsors the KISSTORY Festival
KFC sponsored the 2021 KISSTORY Festival, with the partnership offering pre-festival giveaways, event upgrades and VIP access.
2021
KFC partners with Keep Britain Tidy litter campaign
KFC partnered with Keep Britain Tidy's Great British Spring Clean and committed to tackling litter in Taunton and locations where it has restaurants nationwide.
2021
Potsdam KFC partners with Meals on Wheels to provide meals to seniors
KFC in Potsdam partnered with Meals on Wheels of St. Lawrence County to provide chicken meals to 120 to 130 seniors on April 1 amid the COVID-19 crisis.