KFC Pakistan ( ur, کینٹکی فرائیڈ چکن پاکستان or ) is the
Pakistani franchise of
KFC
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which operates 128+ locations across Pakistan with 10,000 employees.
Its first restaurant was established in
Karachi in 1997.
History
KFC Pakistan had its first franchises in the late '60s to early '70s.
In June 1997, KFC was introduced to Pakistan through the Belgian Artal group, seeing initial success in Karachi.
However, following Pakistan's 1998 nuclear tests and ensuing US sanctions, KFC faced operational challenges due to its import-dependent supply chain.
This resulted in ownership transferring to the Cupola Group in 2001.
By 2014, the brand faced challenges, prompting Yum! Brands to introduce managerial changes.
Based on AC Nielsen research, KFC adjusted its market positioning and pricing, and updated its outlets and digital platforms.
KFC now contributes
PKR 10 million in taxes to the
Government of Pakistan.
Food Items
KFC Pakistan's menu consists of burgers, sandwiches, fried chicken, nuggets, hot wings, French fries, rice dishes, twister wraps and drinks.
KFC in Pakistan introduced a new food item named "Zingeratha" which is a fusion of the Zinger and
paratha, a traditional bread in Pakistan. In January 2020, KFC Pakistan introduced Thai sweet chili wings and
Buffalo wings.
Incidents
The
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-based KFC branches became targets during
anti-American protests in 2005, resulting in the burning of the
Gulshan-e-Iqbal branch, and the tragic deaths of six people.
This prompted the franchise to rebrand itself as a
Pakistani-run business.
As per local journalist from Mirpur Khas, KFC Mirpur Khas branch was robbed by some gunmen in 2023 at late night.
Gallery
File:KFC, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore.jpg, Inside KFC, Thokar Niaz Baig
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History
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, Lahore
File:Faisalabad D-Ground KFC.jpg, KFC, D Ground
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History
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, Faisalabad, c. 2009
File:KFC at Super Market in Islamabad.jpg, KFC at Super Market in Islamabad, c. 2008
File:KFC Jhelum Cantt.jpg, KFC Jhelum Cantt, c. 2008
References
Fast-food restaurants
Restaurant chains in Pakistan
Yum! Brands
KFC by country
See also
*
McDonald's Pakistan
*
List of the largest fast food restaurant chains
This is the list of the largest fast food restaurant chains by their number of locations in the world.
See also
* List of fast food restaurant chains
Notes
References
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