As you know, KFC is Yum!'s largest brand in India, followed by Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. In India, Yum! Operates via three franchise partners namely Sapphire Foods, RJ Corp-owned Devyani International, and Burman Hospitality.
Is KFC an Indian company?
KFC (also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken) is an American fast food restaurant chain headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky that specializes in fried chicken. It is the world's second-largest restaurant chain (as measured by sales) after McDonald's, with 22,621 locations globally in 150 countries as of December 2019.
Why did KFC fail in India?
Authorities in the Indian state of Kerala have shut down a restaurant of fast-food giant KFC after a customer complained that he had been served a chicken meal containing live worms. It is believed to be the one of the first times such an incident has been reported from a foreign fast-food chain in India.10 Oct 2012
How did KFC succeed in India?
KFC's success has come as a combination of clever localization, savvy pricing strategies, successful consumer education, and a menu that appeals well to the changing preferences of sophisticated, urban Indian consumers.24 Dec 2013
In fiscal year 2016, the annual revenue of KFC in India was approximately 122.5 billion Indian rupees, down from about 125 billion Indian rupees in fiscal year 2015. As of 2019, there were 24,104 Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants in operation worldwide.24 Mar 2021
Is KFC safe to eat in India?
"All KFC chicken is cooked at 170 degrees Celsius and we follow specific holding times to make sure our food is always 100% safe to eat and there is no possibility of microbial development in the food we serve our customers," it said.30 Jun 2015