This week, Chief Development Officer Nivera Wallani and Chief Sustainability Officer Nira Johri spoke at Innovation Forum’s Future of Food and Beverage conference about why cross-functional engagement is the key to turning #sustainability ambitions into reality. They shared how our development, operations, HR, supply chain and marketing teams are working together to engage employees, suppliers and franchisees, create cross-functional governance and embed sustainability throughout our business strategy. #IFfoodUS24
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We’re KFC. The iconic, brand making world-famous finger lickin’ good fried chicken since 1952. Our unrivaled people and culture are the true heart and soul of our brand. It’s where our people promise comes to life every day. Where our employees can be their best selves, make a difference, and have fun — serving chicken and delighting customers at more than 28,000 restaurants in 150 countries and territories around the world. There’s room for all people and voices at our table. Pull up a chair. At the center of our restaurant system is the KFC Global division, which serves as our global Restaurant Support Center (RSC) headquartered in Dallas, TX. Here, we support our regional in-market teams, franchise business partners, and nearly one million team members who serve up our delicious fried chicken around the world. We’re redefining what the future of work looks like. Our 15 business units partner to develop strategies, tools, and best practices for success. KFC Global offers a hybrid work environment — trusting our people to work their best way, whether in the office or at home. No matter your role or function, everyone works with teams from across the globe to drive our shared vision — sharing the joy of our best-tasting fried chicken with the world. No matter how or when you connect with us, KFC will be making the best chicken, hands down, for generations to come. In addition to our growing global footprint, as a subsidiary of Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), we also get to collaborate on exciting projects with our sister brands, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill. All you have to do is bring it. Bring your individuality to the table. Bring your passion and grit. We’re all about our people. The Originals. Their ideas, stories, and unique contributions make us who we are. And we want you to be part of it.
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https://global.kfc.com/
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- Restaurants
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Dallas, TX
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- Public Company
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- Operations, Marketing, Digital & Technology, Supply Chain Management, Legal, Finance, Development, and People, Culture & Purpose
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Dallas, TX 75024, US
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People visit KFC because they love the taste – but it takes more than 11 secret herbs and spices to serve up delicious fried chicken at 30,000+ restaurants. Our Global COO Rob Swain recently joined the #QSRExperience Show to share how we drive consistency to deliver the food you crave around the world. Here's a sneak peek, but catch the full episode to hear more. 📕 Education – Team members are highly trained to understand why taste is so important and how we deliver a consistent, craveable bite across the world. ✔ Global standards – Every KFC kitchen prepares our Original Recipe the same way, the hard way - hand breaded, freshly prepared. 👂 Always-on listening – We're leveraging customer and employee feedback to better shape what we do and how we do it. https://lnkd.in/eVbXE-7u
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Big news! 🎉 KFC Canada (Yum! Brands Subsidiary) has joined Tent Partnership for Refugees' Canada coalition, expanding our global footprint of support for refugees. Our Canada team joins the efforts of KFC teams in France, Germany, Poland, Romania, and Spain – all working to increase newcomers’ access to skill-building, mentorship, and hiring. #refugees #upskilling #employability
🎉 On Canadian #ImmigrantsDay, we celebrate the incredible talent & dedication that #refugees, #immigrants, and #newcomers alike bring to Canada. 🇨🇦 As we recognize the day, we’re proud to announce that 18 new companies have joined as members, reaching a new milestone of 50 major companies that have joined forces to connect refugees to jobs in Canada. Reach out to Tent to learn how your company can get involved. Together, we can strengthen businesses and build a stronger, more inclusive Canada! 🇨🇦 Baker Hughes Bell Bimbo Canada Canada Goose EQ Bank | Equitable Bank Finastra Foundever Herc Rentals Ipsos KFC Canada (Yum! Brands Subsidiary) Menzies Aviation Paragon Security PSSI Sofina Foods Inc. Softchoice Sun Life Financial of Canada (UK) Tata Consultancy Service(TCS) UNIQLO https://lnkd.in/epmercje
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📢 Exciting News! 🌟 KFC Asia's Chief Marketing Officer Madhav Nayak was recently named one of 50 most influential and purposeful marketers by Campaign Asia-Pacific. "Despite fierce regional competition, Nayak has kept the KFC brand relevant and fresh through exciting collaborations and digital transformation." Read more about Madhav's marketing strategies and see the full Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: https://lnkd.in/ezCpUYMJ #KFC #marketing #authenticleaders
Asia-Pacific Power List 2024: Madhav Nayak, Yum! Brands | Analysis | Campaign Asia
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In our restaurants and at our corporate offices, Yum! makes room for all people and voices at our tables. Today, as we celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity, we affirm our commitment to championing inclusion and investing in our people, so they can be their best, authentic selves.
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Still working on Mother's Day plans? Take a page out of Chrissy Teigen's book and make celebrating easy with a bucket of KFC. KFC US partnered with Chrissy to craft a menu aimed at giving moms peace, quiet, appreciation and a finger lickin' good meal for the whole family. Learn how you can get your hands on a "8 Piece & Quiet": https://lnkd.in/e4E9cc3n #MothersDay #KFC
EXCLUSIVE: Chrissy Teigen plans to spend Mother’s Day with a bucket of KFC
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As one of the fastest growing retail brands on the planet, we're committed to growing sustainably. Our Global Chief Development Officer Nivera Wallani and Global Chief Sustainability Officer Nira Johri talked with GreenBiz Group’s Heather Clancy to share our menu of #sustainable solutions. 🌱 As part of our commitment to cut restaurant emissions by 46% by 2030, we've implemented 11 Building Green Must Haves – a list of initiatives to guide our sustainable restaurant development including optimized exhaust hoods, efficient lighting, sustainable furniture and more. Catch the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e-CYiums
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Join us in a round of applause for Nick Chavez, Chief Marketing Officer for KFC US, who was recently recognized in Nation's Restaurant News' 2024 Power List! 👏👏👏 Hear his take on how the U.S. marketing team is driving authentic connection with a younger audience through influencers and creators: https://lnkd.in/eDJSDm_9
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At KFC, we seek leaders who lead with both their head and heart. Global Chief Sustainability Officer, Nira Johri, is one of those leaders. Hear about how she approached her first 90 days in role and other advice for sustainability leaders in this article from GreenBiz Group: https://lnkd.in/gKqErTUf
Do these 4 things to set yourself up for success in your first 90 days as CSO | GreenBiz
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Our Global CEO Sabir Sami and Global CDO Nivera Wallani sat down with QSR Magazine to discuss KFC’s recent milestones and remarkable growth, including how we can win in every market. Check out a few takeaways below or click to read the full cover story. 🍗 22% of our 30,000+ restaurants were built in the last 3-4 years 🤝 We have a unique approach to partnering with franchisees and collaborate with them for steady growth 🎊 KFC achieved gender parity globally across its corporate offices and remains focused on unlocking opportunities for underserved people and communities 📈 We’re still picking up speed with approximately 20,000 opportunities globally leading us to a long-term vision of 50,000 restaurants https://lnkd.in/exA5T4tS
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