Last August, we wrote about the “Double Down,” a mysteriously tempting (and potentialy lethal) new food item being tested by KFC. For those coming late to the story, it’s bacon and cheese sandwiched between two pieces of fried chicken. And now, many months later, I’ll finally be able to get my hands on one. [More]
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NJ Man Wants Filet-O-Fish, Crawls Into Drive-Thru Window To Get It
By 4.1.10
McDonald’s: Taking his cue from both Cheeseburger Josh and that irritating “Gimme That Filet-o-Fish” ad, a dude in South Brunswick, NJ, got so impatient with the service at the drive-thru that he crawled through the window, slapped the employee and then escaped with his precious fish sandwich. [More]
The Grease Blotter: Today In Fast Food Related Crime
By 3.30.10
For whatever reason, fast food joints seem to be a target for crimes of all sorts. Ranging from outlandish to horrific, we’ll occasionally bring you The Grease Blotter, a round-up of the latest in crimes involving fast food chains. [More]
McSpaghetti & 14 Other Fast Food Failures
By 3.16.10
Have you ever had McSpaghetti? How about a basket of piping hot, deep-fried chicken livers from your local KFC? These are just a few of the not-so-popular menu items that made ChicagoNow’s list of the 15 Worst Fast Food Fails. [More]
KFC Offers $500 Worth Of Free Chicken For Safe Return Of Col. Sanders
By 2.10.10
Colonel Sanders has gone missing. Okay, not the actual man — he died in 1980 — but a bronze bust of the goateed Kentucky Fried Chicken founder has disappeared from its hallowed position outside a KFC in Berea, KY. The statue, valued at $1,200, is now the target of a police manhunt and the subject of a reward: $500 of free chicken. [More]
KFC Sues Self In Game Of Legal Chicken
By 1.12.10
According to a Bloomberg story in BusinessWeek, KFC is suing itself, sorta. [More]
South Dakota KFC Double Bills Everyone Who Used A Debit Card There Since April
By 10.30.09
We didn’t even know this was possible, but apparently it is: A KFC/Long John Silver’s in Watertown, South Dakota has rebilled every debit card transaction since April.
KFC Handing Out More Free Chicken Next Monday
By 10.22.09
Looks like KFC found some more piles of grilled chicken in a closet somewhere, because next week they’ll hold their third grilled chicken giveaway this year. Their CEO promises that this time the event will be glitch free: all who desire a sample of grilled chicken will receive a sample of grilled chicken.
This California K.F.C. Sells Marijuana Instead Of Chicken
By 8.28.09
We just love obvious conversions of former fast food restaurants, but this has to be the best one we’ve ever seen. A former Kentucky Fried Chicken has been replaced with “Kind For Cures,” a marijuana dispensary, says LA Weekly.
KFC Has A Bacon Sandwich That Uses Fried Chicken As "Bread"
By 8.21.09
This is perhaps man’s greatest achievement or evidence of our civilization’s impending doom. Maybe it’s both.
Do Not Back Your Car Into A KFC Employee Because She Forgot Your Condiments
By 8.7.09
Here’s some advice for you. If the KFC employee forgets your condiments, do not back your car into her. This is an overreaction on your part.
By 7.16.09
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KFC’s screwed-up grilled chicken promo doesn’t seem to have hurt the company after all; Yum CEO David Novak told investors and reporters this morning that it’s “the best product launch in our history” and has “changed the brand so much for the good.” People out there apparently really love the idea of KFC grilled chicken. [AdAge] (Thanks to R!)
KFC Free Meal Rainchecks Come With Generous Helping Of Potatoes
By 5.27.09
You forgot about the free grilled chicken meals from KFC, didn’t you? Well, I did. Melissa in Maine reported that she was able to use her raincheck coupon, and was satisfied with her meal. Or at least the side dishes.
KFC Free Grilled Chicken Promotion is Over, Restaurants Will Issue Rainchecks
By 5.8.09
In a move that surprises absolutely no one, KFC has ended its free chicken promotion. If you still have a coupon, visit a participating restaurant for a raincheck.(Side note: The president of KFC is Australian South African?!)
Oprah and KFC's Free Grilled Chicken Promotion: What Went Wrong
By 5.7.09
Emily in Chicago (Oprah Central) wondered why none of the restaurants she visited were participating in the KFC grilled chicken promotion. Readers across the country have reported franchises not cooperating, long waits, and chicken outages. She got an unofficial answer from someone in management.
