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KFC is one of the only fast-food restaurants with unhealthy food in the
name — unlike McDonald’s or Burger King, in which burgers can still
be healthy). KFC did the smart thing; dropped the “fried” without
having to entirely overhaul their name and image. It’s a psychological
change; KFC still sells the same high-calorie chicken, but eliminating
the word from consumer minds can cause them to “forget” the
connection between unhealthiness and fried chicken.
Over the last couple of years, KFC has been drawn into
political drama. On the official Twitter page, KFC mocked McDonalds’
mascot while simultaneously parodying President Donald Trump’s
tweet, where he mentions having a “bigger and more powerful” nuclear
button than North Korea. Mocking Mr. Trump ruffled the feathers of
his supporters, and even those who aren’t his fans weren’t thrilled
with KFC’s mocking tone in general. Some did see the tweet as
harmless humor, but perhaps in poor taste.
Economical factors KFC
Yum! Brands owns KFC and similar fast-food restaurants, including
Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. All of these corporations are struggling in the
Chinese market. While most can’t seem to grow, many are on a profit
decline.
Part of the problem for KFC is the association with fried chicken, one
they’ve tried to separate from by abbreviating the name. The health-
conscious crowd isn’t interested in fatty, calorie-dense foods. And
since most of KFC’s menu includes some form of fried chicken, these
consumers don’t have many choices.
Political-
Government Impact
Tax Charges
Trade Restrictions
Economic-
Employment
Exchange Rates
Rising unemployment
Inflation
Social-
Globalization
Change in Lifestyle
Health Conscious
Cultural Exchange
Technological-
Digital Advertisement
Social Media Awareness
Legal-
Maintaining Standards
Maintaining Regulation
Maintaining Distribution
Environmental-
Waste Disposal
High Business Sustainability
Climate Change