KFC opens its 1000th restaurant in India; 1 lakh jobs will be available across the country
KFC’s 1000th restaurant is located in the famous retail market, DLF Cyber Hub in Gurgaon. It is operated and managed entirely by an all-women team and is the brand’s first restaurant in India with 100% table service.
After the launch of the first KFC restaurant in India in 1995, this brand became a part of the life of the people of the country. KFC has launched its 1000th restaurant in the country, which is a significant achievement in its journey of more than 25 years. KFC is committed to providing its finger-lickin’ food with an inclusive, equitable and sustainable business
Over the past decades, KFC has continued to evolve with the changing preferences of customers. The brand focuses on staying true to India while maintaining the unique and delicious taste that defines its global identity. The menu at KFC India features a unique blend of the world-loved Hot and Crispy Bucket, Ginger Burger, Popcorn Chicken and innovative KFC Pizza, Rice Bowl, Chicken Roll, Veg and Tandoori Ginger to suit local tastes. Every food at KFC India is made fresh from high quality ingredients.
The brand has also been at the forefront of bringing technological advancements in operations and products in the QSR industry. KFC currently has 20+ all-digital smart restaurants that use cutting-edge technology to provide easier and faster service to customers; Apart from this, self-ordering digital kiosks have been installed in KFC restaurants, and orders can also be placed through the app.
KFC’s growth is powered by its strong commitment to People and Planet. The brand’s flagship diversity and inclusion programme, KFC Capability, seeks to bridge the gender and ability gap by empowering people. Hence the brand is increasing its female workforce by 2 times, and doubling the number of exclusive KFCs (restaurants run by speech and hearing impaired people) that it operates. KFC opened 42 exclusive KFCs in the last decade and created a team of 220+ speech and hearing impaired employees. In 2021, the brand introduced the KFC India Collaboration Programme, which focuses on supporting 1000 local restaurants and food joints to rebuild their businesses after the COVID-19 pandemic.
On the occasion of the inauguration of its 1000th restaurant, KFC has pledged to provide food ration to 1000 underprivileged families in India.
KFC’s franchise partners Devyani International Limited and Sapphire Foods India Limited (SFIL) have played an important role in the growth of the brand. Now in its next phase in India, KFC hopes to create more than 1 lakh jobs across the country, thereby contributing to the growth of the Indian economy.
Ravi Jaipuria, Non-Executive Chairman, Devyani International Limited, said, “I congratulate KFC India on achieving this unprecedented achievement. At Devyani International, we are proud to have partnered with the brand in its growth since its entry in India in 1995. We fully support KFC’s ambitions to drive inclusive growth in India and contribute to the economy. “We look forward to entering the next phase of growth together.”
Sanjay Purohit, Group CEO, Sapphire Foods India Limited (SFIL) said, “Opening the 1000th restaurant in India is a major milestone for the KFC brand, and Sapphire Foods is proud to be a part of their journey. KFC’s continued focus on providing high quality, delicious food, excellent customer service and inclusive and purposeful growth has made it one of the country’s best-loved restaurant brands. Sapphire Foods believes this is just the beginning, with many more years of growth ahead, and we are excited to be a part of this next chapter of KFC’s growth in India. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Yum and KFC for the next many decades.”
Commenting on this achievement, Moksh Chopra, General Manager, KFC India & Partner Countries said, “KFC is proud to be a part of this growth journey with our franchise partners in India. KFC is a global brand, local at heart, and committed to growing with the country. We are proud of our exceptional restaurant teams, including those with special abilities, who have made a significant contribution to our journey. We are grateful to the people of the country for their love and are excited to enter the next chapter of our continued growth with India.”
KFC is committed to bringing meaningful change and sustainable development in India. With an aim to positively impact the planet, KFC has launched 20+ sustainable restaurants in the country. The design and operation of these sustainable restaurants focuses on energy efficiency, responsible use of materials and reducing waste.
The brand has moved from plastic to using recyclable, compostable or biodegradable packaging, which is sourced from 100% sustainable FSC certified sources. By using paper straws, wooden cutlery, paper cups etc., KFC India has so far prevented over 3000 metric tonnes of plastic wastage.
Today this brand is present in 240+ cities. It entered 20+ new geographies in 2023. KFC’s 1000th restaurant is located in the famous retail market, DLF Cyber Hub in Gurgaon. It is operated and managed entirely by an all-women team and is the brand’s first restaurant in India with 100% table service.
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