KFC is Now Selling a Firelog that Smells like its Fried Chicken, but Supplies are Limited

A warm, cozy, crackling fireplace - that smells like fried chicken? KFC is selling a limited-edition firelog that will fill your home with the scent of the Colonel’s Original Recipe fried chicken.

Just in time for winter, KFC is bringing the heat.

Kentucky Fried Chicken doesn't have a new spicy sandwich but rather a firelog that smells like its fried chicken.

The limited edition 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog costs $18.99 and is available while supplies last at www.kfcfirelogs.com. The price includes tax, shipping and handling.

"The smell of the Colonel’s Original Recipe fried chicken is unmistakable," the fast-food chain said in a statement, noting it worked with Enviro-Log to create "the ultimate winter necessity ...

KFC Introduces Chicken & Waffles to the Menu

Fried chicken from the experts + one-of-a-kind Belgian Liege-style waffles = Kentucky Fried Chicken & Waffles

Kentucky Fried Chicken(R) -- the original chicken purveyor-- is making a formerly upscale brunch favorite available to everyone with the introduction of its new Kentucky Fried Chicken & Waffles, available for a limited time only. With Kentucky Fried Chicken & Waffles, you can forget the reservations, long lines and expensive checks and get back to what really matters: the food.

"Our famous extra crispy, savory fried chicken atop a Belgian Liege-style waffle, with the finishing touch of classic Mrs. Butterworth's syrup, makes for a scrumptious dish I'd put up against versions at upscale restaurants, but we're offering it at a price just about anyone can afford. And it can be enjoyed at KFCs across the country for brunch, lunch or dinner...

Tony Lowings Promoted to KFC Division CEO, Effective January 1, 2019

Lowings Will Succeed Roger Eaton Who is Retiring

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) on Friday announced the promotion of Tony Lowings, 60, to KFC Division Chief Executive Officer, reporting to Yum! Brands Chief Executive Officer, Greg Creed, effective January 1, 2019. Lowings, a 24-year veteran of the Company, who currently serves as KFC Division President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Roger Eaton who is retiring at the end of 2018.

In this new role, Lowings will assume global responsibility for driving the brand strategy and performance of KFC. KFC is the world’s most popular chicken restaurant brand with more than $24 billion in global system sales and more than 21,000 restaurants in over 130 countries and territories as of year-end 2017. General Managers of KFC around the world (including KFC U.S.) as well as leaders of KFC’s global functions, will report to Lowings effective January 1.

“Tony Lowings is an outstanding leader with deep knowledge of our business and a strong track record of growing KFC’s presence and strengthening the brand’s competitive position with our franchise partners in markets around the world,” said Creed. “As a proven and highly respected strategic brand builder...

KFC Launches Contest to Inspire the Next Generation of Harlands

The first baby born on the Colonel's birthday (Sept. 9) and named Harland will win a college donation.

LOUISVILLE, Ky- Kentucky Fried Chicken® is celebrating its founder Colonel Harland Sanders' 128th birthday in the best way possible – by launching a contest to inspire the next generation of Harlands.

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, "Harland" ranked #3,257 on the list of most common baby names for 2017. To honor the world's most famous chicken salesman, continue his namesake and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, KFC is offering a college donation to the first child born on the Colonel's birthday (Sept. 9, 2018) named Harland.

As a birthday gift from the Colonel ...

KFC Pairs New Crispy Colonel Sandwich With Famously Sun-Crisped George Hamilton To Launch Latest Menu Item

The Crispy, Flaky, Golden Brown Crunch Only KFC Can Provide - All on a Bun

KFC announced the return of world renowned and famously sun-crisped actor George Hamilton as the Extra Crispy™ Colonel to launch its newest menu item, the Crispy Colonel: a classic chicken filet, hand-breaded in our kitchens and made to order by the KFC fried chicken experts with mayo and pickles on a bun. Customers will get a piping hot, Extra Crispy chicken sandwich made just for them every single time – with the unmistakably crispy, fresh-out-of-the fryer, golden brown crunch only KFC can provide.

Not content with only making its Extra Crispy chicken sandwich as a classic option, KFC is also making the Crispy Colonel available in its three signature southern-inspired flavors to ...

KFC Shuts More Stores in Chicken Chaos

KFC has closed more of its outlets in the UK after delivery problems meant it ran out of chicken.

Its website shows that 646 of the fast-food chain's 900 outlets in its UK-based division were shut as of 11:25 on Tuesday morning.

That compares with 575 that were closed at 21:00 on Monday.

Last week, the fried chicken chain switched its delivery contract to DHL, which has blamed "operational issues" for the supply disruption.

It is not yet clear how many outlets will open for business later on Tuesday.

However, a KFC spokesperson said: "We anticipate the number of closures will reduce today and over the ...