New York CNN Business — KFC Germany apologized for an “unacceptable” message sent to customers on Wednesday, which appeared to tie a sales promotion to the annual commemoration of Kristallnacht. KFC app users in the country received a message encouraging them to mark the day with crispy chicken and cheese from KFC, according to Twitter … Read more
KFC is apologizing after a promoting a menu item as a way to commemorate Kristallnacht, the 1938 attacks by Nazis on Jews viewed by many as the start of the Holocaust. “It’s memorial day for Kristallnacht! Treat yourself with more tender cheese on your crispy chicken. Now at KFCheese!,” according to a translation from the … Read more
The fast food chain has apologized for its “insensitive” push notification for the anniversary of Kristallnacht The German branch of the US fast food chain KFC has apologized for urging customers to commemorate Kristallnacht – the 1938 Nazi pogrom against Jews – with more cheese on their crispy chicken. “Yesterday [November 9]an automated push notification … Read more
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Police are investigating two shooting incidents from overnight in northwest Atlanta. The Atlanta Police Department says around 9:45 p.m., officers were called to a shooting at the KFC at 23 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard after an employee went outside on break when he was struck twice by gunfire. Atlanta … Read more
Rising interest rates are adding to companies’ borrowing costs and triggering higher credit-card bills for consumers. At KFC, they are driving a turnover in senior management. The Louisville, Ky.-based brand’s U.S. chief operating officer, chief financial officer and national field operations director have all notified Yum Brands KFC’s parent, that they will leave the chicken … Read more
KFC France distanced itself from comments from a senior executive saying the fast food chain may take legal action over forward Kylian Mbappe’s refusal to take part in some of the French national team’s sponsorship commitments. Alain Beral, vice president of KFC France, told the Sport Business Club website that they were considering legal action, … Read more