Essays Tagged: "KFC"

Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Since its inception, KFC has evolved through several different organizational changes. These changes were brought about d ... s were brought about due to the changes of ownership that followed since Colonel Sanders first sold KFC in 1964. In 1964, KFC was sold to a small group of investors that eventually took it public. Heu ... KFC was sold to a small group of investors that eventually took it public. Heublein, Inc, purchased KFC in 1971 and was highly involved in the day-to-day operations. R.J. Reynolds then acquired Heuble ...

(5 pages) 273 0 4.3 Dec/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Marketing Analysis - KFC

IntroductionKFC operates in 74 countries and territories throughout the world. It was founded in Corbin, Kentuck ... . y 1964, the Colonel decided to sell the business to two Louisville businessmen. In 1966 they took KFC public and the company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. In 1971, Heublein, Inc. acquir ... rant cleanliness. In 1977 a "back-to-the-basics" strategy was successfully implemented. By the time KFC was acquired by PepsiCo in 1986, it had grown to approximately 6,600 units in 55 countries and t ...

(37 pages) 2375 0 4.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

Biotechnology, good or bad?

ally engineered.That's why you get that nice round juicy tomato or that beef up chicken you getfrom KFC. It's all genetically engineered. Scientist puts tons of effort to make thefood as durable and a ...

(3 pages) 48 1 3.0 May/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Occupational Health & Safety in Belfield Pizza Hut

ry of Pizza Hut.Pizza Hut belongs to Yum food-service companies, which is also operating Taco Bell, KFC, Long John Silvers and A&W Restaurants.According to (http://www.pizzahut.com/pr_storyhome.as ...

(9 pages) 168 0 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Segmentation targeting and positioning of Mcdonald's for india

IntroductionMany multinational fast food chains (MFFC) like McDonald's and KFC are opening outlets in India. A fascinating aspect of these companies is the intricate marketing ...

(17 pages) 280 1 4.6 Nov/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Business in China

China's new entrepreneurial class is growing -- and companies like McDonald's and KFC are vying to pick the best and brightest for their franchises.In preparation for entering the Wo ...

(3 pages) 103 0 4.3 May/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

KFC

About KFCColonel Harland Sanders, born September 9, 1890, actively began franchising his chicken business ... born September 9, 1890, actively began franchising his chicken business at the age of 65. Now, the KFC® business he started has grown to be one of the largest quick service food service systems i ... 00 franchised and company-owned restaurants were in worldwide operation when Heublein Inc. acquired KFC Corporation on July 8, 1971, for $285 million.Kentucky Fried Chicken became a subsidiary of R.J. ...

(7 pages) 163 1 5.0 Jul/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Case Analysis: Profitability of Wendy's Chilli.

at the Hobby House restaurant, Dave met Colonel Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (now KFC). In 1962, Dave was offered the opportunity to turn around four failing Kentucky Fried Chicken r ... olumbus, Ohio. Utilizing his past experience, Dave turned the restaurants around, sold them back to KFC, and immediately became a millionaire all at the age of 35. He then co-founded Arthur Treacher's ...

(7 pages) 213 2 4.3 Sep/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Kentucky Fried Chicken and the Global Fast-Food Industry

Kentucky Fried Chicken (later KFC) in the year 2000 was a company whose primary goal was to increase its expansion in all possible ... cultural differences, stability of state economy, political situation, etc.)From the year 1952 when KFC was established to 2000 the company has gone through five owners. These owners gave KFC several ... ry can help to create the future strategy for the next years. Mr. "Colonel" Sanders, the founder of KFC, has used two techniques which had a positive influence on the increase of the profit - franchis ...

(5 pages) 242 1 5.0 May/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Marketing analysis- KFC

IntroductionKFC operates in 74 countries and territories throughout the world. It was founded in Corbin, Kentuck ... . y 1964, the Colonel decided to sell the business to two Louisville businessmen. In 1966 they took KFC public and the company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. In 1971, Heublein, Inc. acquir ... rant cleanliness. In 1977 a "back-to-the-basics" strategy was successfully implemented. By the time KFC was acquired by PepsiCo in 1986, it had grown to approximately 6,600 units in 55 countries and t ...

(3 pages) 176 0 0.0 Sep/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

The Burger industry

ing and Wimpy are the main franchised restaurant chains, which selling burgers in the UK. Although, KFC also sells burgers, McDonald's and Burger King take the majority of sales in the burger market. ... s bring a big pressure to the burger industry. For example, Yum! Brands Inc.--the parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell acquired Long John Silver's and A&W All-American Food. Yum opened a ...

(7 pages) 181 0 5.0 Nov/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Creating Strategy: KFC

rants began to expand into international markets. The early entry into international markets placed KFC in a strong position to benefit from international expansion. Latin America was one of the inter ... osition to benefit from international expansion. Latin America was one of the international markets KFC focused on. After 1990 it took a very aggressive strategy by opening company-owned restaurants a ...

(12 pages) 555 0 5.0 Feb/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

unded Kentucky Fried Chicken in Corbin, Kentucky .· By 1963, there were more than 300 KFC franchises in United States with a total revenue of five hundred million dollars.· ... ky Fried Chicken went public and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.· By 1971, KFC had 2450 franchises and 600 company owned restaurants world wide, and was operating in 48 countr ...

(2 pages) 39 0 5.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Marketing Mix Of Pepsi-Cola

ration also owns four well-known fast food restaurants in the world; they are Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC, and Burger King. Furthermore, with its 4 fast food restaurants, PepsiCo Inc. owns 24,000 restau ...

(5 pages) 474 0 3.8 Dec/2001

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Pop Culture- Big Brother

achieve popularity..Most evidently it is throughout certain commercial products that provide this. KFC’s twister wrap is a heavily supported and promoted by BB, Being shown before each segment o ...

(11 pages) 41 0 3.0 Oct/2007

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

KFC

Mum, Where do Chickens come from? By Tom Backen For decades one of KFC's main selling points was the secretive way the chicken was prepared and cooked. No one except a ... know the all-important eleventh herb and for years the chain's slogan was 'Nobody does chicken like KFC'. It can be noticed that KFC kitchens are one of the more seemingly unthought of aspects of all ... he pinnacle of this with your meal being made right in front of your as you wait. But walk into any KFC restaurant and you might be able to get a view of the burgers being made, but you'll be hard pre ...

(4 pages) 18 0 3.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Cause Effect Essay: Why I Work At KFC

n I tell someone that I work at Kentucky Fried Chicken I get the same reaction: "Why do you work at KFC?" "I wouldn't be caught dead working fast food." I always tell them I love my job and wouldn't w ... 't work there. Everyone takes their load of work and helps out everyone else. Our nametags say team KFC and it is true. The scheduling at Kentucky Fried Chicken is wonderful. I am a full time s ...

(2 pages) 19 0 3.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

The kfc case study. human resouce problem in china

Thanks to cultural differences and Social Background influences, KFC in China faces challenges: it needs to establish a new management style.The KFC must develop the ... t. For example accept the commission in China is the normal phenomenon but in the West was not. The KFC must to understand the different habitual behavior in China and try to adapt it. The different m ... ng their stock. The Taiwan's company was lost their managerial authority and back to Taiwan. So the KFC might be caution in China. Although Taiwan and China have some background was the same but they ...

(39 pages) 86 0 3.0 May/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Human Resource Management

Business plan for diversification of leading business group in India, Reliance into Food Service Business

y McDonald's arose mainly due to expansion in the number of outlets from 84 in 2005 to 105 in 2006. KFC was the fastest growing fast food chain in 2006 with share of chained fast food value sales incr ... Burger King and Church's Chicken. The existing brands, such as Café Coffee Day, McDonald's, KFC etc, have also lined up expansion plans to move beyond the metro cities. As players continue to ...

(20 pages) 102 0 4.3 Aug/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

PepsiCo restaurants

o's sales and 26% of its operating profits). In the early 1990's PepsiCo's three restaurant chains (KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut) were the leaders in their respective segment. PepsiCo's senior managem ... ifornia Pizza Kitchen and CARTS OF COLORADO to the PepsiCo portfolio.Despite PepsiCo's success with KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut it had difficulty expanding La Petite Boulangerie, a three-unit bakery ...

(8 pages) 35 0 0.0 Sep/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers