There are more than 5,600 KFC locations in China alone, making it the largest market for KFC. This statistic is a testament to the success of KFC in China, highlighting the fact that it is the largest market for the fast food chain.
The Beijing Railway Station KFC holds the distinction as being the busiest in the world. What makes this location so busy? It's simply all about its location. Beijing Railway Station is an important hub for the entire nation's railway transportation system.
In China, the fast food brand KFC - operated by Yum China in the country - generated over 7.2 billion U.S. dollars in revenue in 2022, an increase of approximately three percent compared to the previous year.
While Muslims don't eat pork and non-vegetarian Hindus don't eat beef, pretty much all of the world's major religions allow consumption of chicken. That makes KFC a more accommodating choice than, say, Burger King.
Japan is the third-largest market for KFC after China and the United States with 1,165 outlets as of December 2014. In Japan, 70 percent of sales are takeout, with customers tending to buy fried chicken for parties and other special occasions and eating it as a side dish.
McDonald's opened not long after that, in 1990. Today, KFC and McDonald's are the top-grossing American fast-food chains in China, with KFC consistently leading ahead of McDonald's. “Fried chicken is a bit closer to the Chinese palate than hamburgers, so KFC has had a greater opportunity to expand,” Dong says.
First off, let's talk about ingredients. Australia has some of the highest food standards globally, so the freshness and quality of our produce is a lot better than what you get in the US — meaning that our fast food tastes better. Take it from Sophia, who used to live in LA but now calls Sydney home.
“In what was a challenging environment for the foodservice market over the period, KFC Australia increased market share and grew its userbase through marketing and menu items that resonated with consumers, as well as a clear focus on guest experience and convenience.”
It came to Australia before McDonald's and was so popular that McDonald's opened their stores with chicken because they didn't think burgers would compete with KFC. It is not as dominant as it was, but still available in most places.
KFC's brand is ranked #130 in the list of Global Top 1000 Brands, as rated by customers of KFC. Their current valuation is $32.95B. McDonald's's brand is ranked #85 in the list of Global Top 100 Brands, as rated by customers of McDonald's. Their current valuation is $167.91B.
Case studies usually agree on how this happened. KFC won this food fight because it localized better and faster, while McDonald's moved into the Chinese market with an outdated recipe for success that had worked when it expanded into other markets.
Whatever the true origin story, it's clear on one thing – KFC created a national phenomenon and one of the most popular Japanese Christmas food traditions. Today, around 3.6 million Japanese people tuck into a feast of the Colonel's fried chicken specialities every Christmas.
The major markets for KFC include China (7,166 stores), the United States (3,943 stores), Japan (1,140 stores), South Africa (960 stores), the United Kingdom (928 stores), Thailand (853 stores), Malaysia (770 stores), Indonesia (742 stores), Australia (699 stores), and Canada (601 stores).
The Alice Springs store is one of the most isolated KFCs in the world, and recent flooding on the Stuart Highway between Glendambo and Coober Pedy meant the shop couldn't replenish its chicken supply.
At least 97% of our chicken-on-the-bone, fillets and strips are regularly delivered fresh (not frozen) into our restaurants from reputable Aussie chicken suppliers like Inghams, Steggles and Golden Farms.
The most popular were McDonald's, with 32 percent of respondents saying that it was their favorite, and KFC with 23 percent of respondents. Elsewhere, Dominos and Subway were both favored by 14 percent of respondents, and fish and chip shops also proved popular; 22 percent stated their preference for them.
KFC is an Aussie staple, as is its Original Recipe Burger. While not the healthiest item on the menu, it is certainly the healthiest choice of burgers (and probably the tastiest). With 530 calories in just the burger, it's not a terrible option.
While chicken is an obvious Men's Health staple, KFC's reliance on greasy oils and subsequent sky-high calorific content makes Maccy's an unlikely victor. The more varied menu and healthy options, as well as classic, gut-busting fare, make it the ideal spot to play fast and loose with your nutrition plan.
KFC chicken in Australia is halal-certified by the ANIC, meaning that it is prepared according to Islamic guidelines for slaughter and preparation. However, not all KFC restaurants in Australia are halal-certified, so it's important to do your research and ensure that you are eating at a halal-certified location.
To do this, we needed an Aussie larrikin who could be the hero. Enter Sam Edelman, the franchisee of the Alice Springs KFC - the world's most remote KFC. We helped Sam on his journey by setting up a Facebook Group in his name, as a covert content hub for media throughout the campaign.
KFC is by far the most popular fast food chain in China.
This began to change in the post-war years, but by the early 1970s there was still no real Japanese substitute for the traditional Christmas dinner. Okawara recognized this gap in the market and told customers that KFC was a Christmas favorite with Americans.
The new owners of KFC's Russia business are former franchisees. Yum! Brands announced Monday that it completed its exit from Russia, selling its 1,100-unit KFC business to two local operators.