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Strengths ü Brand Equity ü 2nd Only to McDonald’s in Foreign Sales $550M ü Strong Cash Flows

Strengths ü Brand Equity ü 2nd Only to McDonald’s in Foreign Sales $550M ü Strong Cash Flows http://roshcrazy.wordpress.com/2009/03/04/swot-analysis-kfckentucky-fried-chicken/ 200 200 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:188421806424114799-6c498f3a94fd6fed663681aada47a042 2009-10-27T10:47:17.964-04:00

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York's mandate that fast-food restaurants post calorie information on their menus has changed consumer habits, the city said on Monday, contradicting a recent independent study showing no effect. The city's Department of...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York's mandate that fast-food restaurants post calorie information on their menus has changed consumer habits, the city said on Monday, contradicting a recent independent study showing no effect. The city's Department of... http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE59P4O720091026 Michael Arndt marndt561 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13753544775118434120-50f1b08ebfcc72472714967c3144a227 2009-01-16T05:00:00.000-05:00

Forum: Off Topic Posted By: ROFLMAO! Post Time: 01-16-2009 at 04:21 AM...

Forum: Off Topic Posted By: ROFLMAO! Post Time: 01-16-2009 at 04:21 AM... http://forums.offtopic.com/showthread.php?t=4075048&goto=newpost 62 62 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17483319692366730530-99d8ebc57230dd3fd52376646889f0ef 2009-04-14T02:51:52.458-04:00

Fast food chain McDonald's will recruit more than 10,000 people, hike salaries of existing staff and set up training and development programs for employees this year, its country head told China Daily yesterday. Kenneth Chan, the newly appointed chief executive officer of McDonald's China, said the chain will open more outlets this year to keep pace with rising business growth.

Fast food chain McDonald's will recruit more than 10,000 people, hike salaries of existing staff and set up training and development programs for employees this year, its country head told China Daily yesterday. Kenneth Chan, the newly appointed chief executive officer of McDonald's China, said the chain will open more outlets this year to keep pace with rising business growth. http://twurl.nl/z03mld Ray Kwong rkwong113 38 38 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8868972399682933165-c7ac8757e86c8cd578d1041677957147 2009-03-27T01:18:00.000-04:00

look-alike Bob Thompson helps a repair crew in Louisville 're-fresh' one of the estimated 350 million potholes nationwide. (KFC Corporation photo KFC has sent off a letter to the nation's mayors, offering to patch their potholes for free. Well, the

look-alike Bob Thompson helps a repair crew in Louisville 're-fresh' one of the estimated 350 million potholes nationwide. (KFC Corporation photo KFC has sent off a letter to the nation's mayors, offering to patch their potholes for free. Well, the http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1891153092&f=9791 31 31 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8692246094805693677-8206ea82db0b9aa3b10ea8a2fbdefb17 2008-12-31T12:29:00.000-05:00

...from: SK.Ansari 10 minutes ago...

...from: SK.Ansari 10 minutes ago... http://www.slideshare.net/SK.Ansari/kfc-swot-presentation-presentation/v1 52 52 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17183864065216300146-ca01d67786e325ce99816eae37cc6f6e 2009-03-03T07:54:00.000-05:00

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This past week, shockwaves were sent across the Internet when images appeared on a handful of websites depicting the KFC Double Down Sandwich. The images showed a “sandwich” where the bread had been replaced with two fried chicken fillets. The ads also boasted that the sandwich contained something called “Colonel’s Sauce.” Since then commentators have been angrily shaking their fists at the sky, cursing the god that would allow such an affront to decency

This past week, shockwaves were sent across the Internet when images appeared on a handful of websites depicting the KFC Double Down Sandwich. The images showed a “sandwich” where the bread had been replaced with two fried chicken fillets. The ads also boasted that the sandwich contained something called “Colonel’s Sauce.” Since then commentators have been angrily shaking their fists at the sky, cursing the god that would allow such an affront to decency http://www.cracked.com/blog/review-of-kfcs-terrifying-new-double-down-sandwich/ Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9978275669862784001-6c055ce93081aa4ea14a2a5a71d54b48 2009-03-06T21:35:06.358-05:00

one of the world's biggest restaurant operators, The Times has learnt. Yum Brands, the American owner of KFC and Pizza Hut, is understood to have held informal discussions with Capricorn Ventures International (CVI), the owner of Nando's, although a

one of the world's biggest restaurant operators, The Times has learnt. Yum Brands, the American owner of KFC and Pizza Hut, is understood to have held informal discussions with Capricorn Ventures International (CVI), the owner of Nando's, although a http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1855924908&f=9791 25 25 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14234306027170882918-9186c8dfd56a6af4b32e07faf710580f 2009-05-06T07:58:00.000-04:00

Sidebar: Let’s just hope the same thing doesn’t happen to KFC that happened at Popeye’s during their recent big chicken promotion. Lol.

Sidebar: Let’s just hope the same thing doesn’t happen to KFC that happened at Popeye’s during their recent big chicken promotion. Lol. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LoveBScott/~3/4-8fVDQwmmI/ 13 13 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6769939240037927554-fdab055b4fbc1799a9030fb12275f2c7 2009-01-17T22:35:00.000-05:00

Forum: General Posted By: irthesteve Post Time: 01/17/09 at 03:21 PM...

Forum: General Posted By: irthesteve Post Time: 01/17/09 at 03:21 PM... http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=806862 23 23 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11327200934394105863-bab969750f510ecb40b2e3ec88319fe8 2009-04-22T21:24:51.924-04:00

Yum Brands Inc (YUM.N), parent of the Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC chains, posted a quarterly profit on Wednesday that beat analysts' view as global sales at established restaurants rose 1 percent, sending shares up 3 percent.

Yum Brands Inc (YUM.N), parent of the Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC chains, posted a quarterly profit on Wednesday that beat analysts' view as global sales at established restaurants rose 1 percent, sending shares up 3 percent. http://twurl.nl/mkz0lc Ray Kwong rkwong113 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17001385694646195020-1dd3e393436a5e3b91f3f13fb408e4f7 2009-02-13T16:37:40.687-05:00

KFC spokeswoman Laurie Schalow said KFC has been testing a value menu in parts of Los Angeles and Orange County for a year. The region is a “trendsetter” in the fast-food industry, which is why KFC launched the program here first, she said.

KFC spokeswoman Laurie Schalow said KFC has been testing a value menu in parts of Los Angeles and Orange County for a year. The region is a “trendsetter” in the fast-food industry, which is why KFC launched the program here first, she said. http://fastfood.freedomblogging.com/2009/02/13/kfc-debuts-value-menu-plus-kgc-update/13528/ Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16783619412134892179-86d21cd1cc0e9ac8ba60fdd33f3fe4cf 2009-05-04T11:34:00.000-04:00

KFC is still fried only in Memphis.

KFC is still fried only in Memphis. http://www.nbc-2.com/Articles/article.asp?articleid=29100&z=3 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3918975275065536322-023ec43e24c72764670d5e65e45c1004 2009-03-18T23:49:00.000-04:00

is also testing value-priced products. VALUE MENU Wendy's/Arby's competes with McDonald's Corp and Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut parent Yum Brands Inc . The company plans to open 10 new Wendy's and five new Arby's restaurants this year, plus other outlets

is also testing value-priced products. VALUE MENU Wendy's/Arby's competes with McDonald's Corp and Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut parent Yum Brands Inc . The company plans to open 10 new Wendy's and five new Arby's restaurants this year, plus other outlets http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1876972213&f=9791 13 13 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11976684164475362969-7c7286f69b436890874ce2dcdb2b34a5 2009-04-29T01:58:00.000-04:00

Popeyes Chicken in Minneapolis Minnesota refusing to sell food at a Nationally Advertised price

Popeyes Chicken in Minneapolis Minnesota refusing to sell food at a Nationally Advertised price http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh7OaD9fpgXh02673z 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10783825847565996801-1639abc4b3c3e4bf269d480ce042cf82 2009-03-24T18:03:00.000-04:00

He wanted KFC, I wanted pizza but was tired of our usual Shakey's order. ... to try out are Garlic Tuyo in Olive Oil and Thai Chicken Curry pizza.

He wanted KFC, I wanted pizza but was tired of our usual Shakey's order. ... to try out are Garlic Tuyo in Olive Oil and Thai Chicken Curry pizza. http://bogchinoypi.blogspot.com/2009/03/gabby-concepcions-sister-makes-damn.html 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11651946083396387067-12df77ab8b16390702a0678fd0e1bfef 2009-05-05T18:44:00.000-04:00

Oprah is promoting KFC's grilled chicken, and has hooked the entire Internet up with a coupon for a free grilled chicken meal.

Oprah is promoting KFC's grilled chicken, and has hooked the entire Internet up with a coupon for a free grilled chicken meal. http://consumerist.com/5241521/kfc-on-oprah-everybody-gets-a-chicken-everybody-gets-a-chicken 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16385422586355304091-37a0acc27c44c48ec730ec3e726cf166 2009-03-22T04:44:00.000-04:00

heartbreak was to come when her father died of a drug overdose aged 41 in the toilets of KFC restaurant in Bournemouth. He had been in jail for robbery when Jade starred in Big Brother and reached out to her through the press, but she turned down the

heartbreak was to come when her father died of a drug overdose aged 41 in the toilets of KFC restaurant in Bournemouth. He had been in jail for robbery when Jade starred in Big Brother and reached out to her through the press, but she turned down the http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1881142509&f=9791 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13181440870252975002-ddf095e743931caf88564369c065c117 2008-12-22T07:24:00.000-05:00

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Good news, Press releases, Yum Brands (YUM)When the economy gets tough, eat fried chicken. ... Not only is KFC opening outlets in England and China

Good news, Press releases, Yum Brands (YUM)When the economy gets tough, eat fried chicken. ... Not only is KFC opening outlets in England and China http://pfblogs.org/entry/1321752 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8300644278278456033-9e71a7c6a1b690de41efed964330e04d 2008-12-11T14:56:35.484-05:00

The KFC restaurant chain will sell grilled chicken options at some of its US locations in 2009. Through the move, Yum! Brands hopes to create a healthier image for the chain and boost sales during the credit crunch. However, to guarantee any level of success, the company must ensure that the established KFC brand is preserved.

The KFC restaurant chain will sell grilled chicken options at some of its US locations in 2009. Through the move, Yum! Brands hopes to create a healthier image for the chain and boost sales during the credit crunch. However, to guarantee any level of success, the company must ensure that the established KFC brand is preserved. http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2079407/ Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15781860306461449415-10d63e4280607e4b7b99526129a322c8 2009-05-20T11:47:05.930-04:00

Nanette Byrnes of BusinessWeek reports that The University of Michigan's American Customer Service Index is out and Fast Food has scored high marks. According to Byrnes' article, "Fast food, which has been climbing steadily since the mid 1990s, tied last year’s record high customer satisfaction figures “Overall they’ve done quite well in matching what they have, including price, to what a growing percentage of the population want,” says Claes Fornell, head of the index."

Nanette Byrnes of BusinessWeek reports that The University of Michigan's American Customer Service Index is out and Fast Food has scored high marks. According to Byrnes' article, "Fast food, which has been climbing steadily since the mid 1990s, tied last year’s record high customer satisfaction figures “Overall they’ve done quite well in matching what they have, including price, to what a growing percentage of the population want,” says Claes Fornell, head of the index." http://customers1st.blogspot.com/2009/05/fast-food-customer-service-scores.html Melissa Sundaram msundaram394 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14645446850253025755-5cddba1555ee729a8c6bcde184db75f3 2009-03-24T23:37:19.676-04:00

Yum Brands Inc. said late Tuesday it has agreed to buy a 20% interest in Little Sheep Group Ltd., a popular restaurant chain with locations mostly in China and Hong Kong, for $63 million.

Yum Brands Inc. said late Tuesday it has agreed to buy a 20% interest in Little Sheep Group Ltd., a popular restaurant chain with locations mostly in China and Hong Kong, for $63 million. http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Yum-Brands-buying-stake-China/story.aspx?guid={837BBF30-3497-45AA-AFE9-7EAB4BF5C24B} Ray Kwong rkwong113 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3331658380735566452-5a41a9e4465001416fab7ea65bc39549 2009-04-14T16:18:04.382-04:00

Yum! Brands Inc., the owner of Taco Bell and Pizza Hut restaurants, is introducing grilled chicken at its KFC stores to attract health-conscious consumers to its largest and worst-performing chain. KFC’s grilled chicken has...

Yum! Brands Inc., the owner of Taco Bell and Pizza Hut restaurants, is introducing grilled chicken at its KFC stores to attract health-conscious consumers to its largest and worst-performing chain. KFC’s grilled chicken has... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aPuWUxTL8cag&refer=us Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 2 2 0 0