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KFC
4.1
based on 1.3k Reviews
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Company Summary
KFC, a leader in the fast-food industry, specializes in chicken dishes and has established a global presence as a top dining choice.
Overall Rating
4.1/5
based on 1.3k reviews

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Skill development, Company culture, Job security
Work Policy

Work from office
82% employees reported

Rotational Shift
55% employees reported

Flexible timing
64% employees reported

Within city
46% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
107 employees reported
Health insurance
55 employees reported
Free meal
45 employees reported
Professional degree assistance
25 employees reported
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About KFC
Founded in1952 (73 yrs old)
India Employee Count5k-10k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
HeadquartersLouisville, Kentucky, United States (USA)
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Websitekfc.com
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KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the few brands in America that can boast about having a rich, 60-year history of success and innovation. In fact, KFC is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain and a division of Yum! Brands, the world’s largest restaurant company.
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KFC Ratings
based on 1.3k reviews
Overall Rating
4.1/5
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Category Ratings
4.2
Skill development
3.9
Company culture
3.9
Job security
3.8
Salary
3.8
Work-life balance
3.8
Promotions
3.8
Work satisfaction
KFC is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 1.3k company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at KFC
based on 1.1k reviews
4.4
Rated by 169 Women
Rated 4.5 for Skill development and 4.3 for Company culture
4.0
Rated by 952 Men
Rated 4.1 for Skill development and 3.9 for Job security
Work Policy at KFC
based on 125 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
82%
Hybrid
14%
Permanent work from home
4%
KFC Reviews
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Overall Rating | 4.1/5 based on 1.3k reviews | 3.9/5 based on 11.2k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 26.3k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 7.7k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Skill development Job security Company culture | Skill development Company culture | Company culture Salary Work-life balance | Salary Skill development Job security |
Critically Rated for | No critically rated category | Promotions | No critically rated category | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 82% employees reported | Work from office 61% employees reported | Permanent work from home 46% employees reported | Work from office 68% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.4 Good rated by 169 women | 3.8 Good rated by 2k women | 4.1 Good rated by 8.5k women | 3.9 Good rated by 434 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.0 Good rated by 952 men | 3.9 Good rated by 8.3k men | 4.0 Good rated by 15.6k men | 4.0 Good rated by 7k men |
Job security | 3.9 Good | 3.7 Good | 3.7 Good | 3.8 Good |
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KFC Salaries
KFC salaries have received with an average score of 3.8 out of 5 by 1.3k employees.
Restaurant General Manager
(437 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
Shift Manager
(393 salaries)
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₹1.4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
Assistant Restaurant Manager
(234 salaries)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
Restaurant Manager
(211 salaries)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr
Team Member
(178 salaries)
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₹0.8 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
Cashier
(101 salaries)
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₹0.7 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
Area Manager
(56 salaries)
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₹6.9 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr
Team Lead
(31 salaries)
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₹1 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
Area Coach
(26 salaries)
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₹7.8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
Store Manager
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
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Top 10 Famous Fast Food Logos for Design Inspiration
- Fast food logos are powerful symbols that trigger immediate emotional responses, with colours like red and yellow chosen for specific psychological reasons.
- Simplicity, recognisability, and versatility are key elements of successful fast food logos design, such as McDonald's golden arches and Burger King's modernised 1969 logo.
- The psychology behind fast food logo colours and shapes plays a significant role in brand recognition and consumer perception.
- McDonald's iconic golden arches and Burger King's recent logo redesign exemplify the importance of consistency and evolution in logo design.
- KFC's use of Colonel Sanders as a central figure in its logo reflects authenticity and heritage, while Subway's typography-driven design focuses on movement and speed.
- Wendy's character illustration showcases how a detailed character can evolve across redesigns, maintaining brand recognition and modern appeal.
- Taco Bell's minimalist logo design and Pizza Hut's architectural brand identity demonstrate the power of simplicity and symbolism in logo creation.
- Starbucks' logo evolution and Domino's use of direct symbolism highlight the importance of brand recognition and abstraction in logo design.
- Fast food logos need to adapt to digital platforms, emphasising app-friendly icons, animated versions, and simplified forms for digital-first design.
- The cultural impact of fast food logos transcends corporate branding, influencing art, fashion, and popular media as iconic symbols of our collective consciousness.
Inkbotdesign | 17 Apr, 2025

HyFun Foods to spin off HyFarm as separate biz vertical
- HyFun Foods is planning to spin off its procurement arm HyFarm as a separate business vertical.
- HyFarm operates a seed-to-shelf model and focuses on seed multiplication, contract farming, cold storage, processing, and supply chain logistics.
- HyFun Foods primarily produces frozen potato-based snacks and exports to over 40 countries, serving clients such as Burger King, KFC, and Walmart.
- India has become an emerging hub for potato processing and is a prominent supplier to Asian countries, with Gujarat leading in potato variety processing due to favorable agro-climatic conditions.
HinduBusinessLine | 7 Apr, 2025

Wendy’s Use of AI for Drive-Thru Orders: Is AI the Future of Fast Food?
- Wendy’s, in collaboration with Google Cloud, has introduced FreshAI, an AI-powered drive-thru ordering system to enhance speed, accuracy, and efficiency in fast-food service.
- AI integration in fast food is reshaping ordering processes, workforce roles, and customer interactions, setting the stage for a new era of automation and technology in the industry.
- Other major fast-food chains like McDonald's, Taco Bell, and KFC are also exploring AI applications to optimize service speed and order precision.
- FreshAI excels in processing voice orders, handling payments, and suggesting add-ons to reduce errors, expedite service, and enhance customer experience.
- AI automation in fast food assists staff in focusing on critical customer service aspects, enhancing efficiency, understanding customer preferences, and minimizing food waste.
- Wendy’s FreshAI employs advanced NLP, ML, and generative AI to optimize order accuracy, speed, and personalization in drive-thru operations, setting industry standards.
- FreshAI features real-time AI-powered voice ordering, high-speed order processing, ML-driven customization handling, multilingual support, and cloud-connected continuous learning and optimization capabilities.
- Wendy's plans to expand FreshAI to over 500 locations by 2025, incorporating AI-powered upselling, loyalty program integration, and potential computer vision AI for traffic management.
- AI-powered drive-thrus like FreshAI offer benefits such as faster service, personalized experiences, cost-effectiveness, scalability, and streamlined operations for major fast-food brands.
- While AI drive-thrus enhance efficiency, challenges include technical limitations, customer preferences for human interaction, job displacement concerns, data privacy issues, and accessibility considerations.
- Despite challenges, the fast-food industry is committed to improving AI technology to make operations more efficient and consistent, aiming for a balance between automation and human touch.
Unite | 6 Apr, 2025

Mike's Hot Honey took over 20 years to become a $60 million business. Its founder shared 3 tips for sticking to your dreams.
- Mike Kurtz came up with the idea of Mike's Hot Honey in 2004, projected to make $60 million in 2025.
- He started making hot honey as a hobby and later turned it into a business.
- Kurtz shared tips for turning a side hustle into a successful business.
- Mike's Hot Honey started in 2003 after Kurtz encountered chili-infused honey in Brazil.
- It took six years for the hobby to turn into a business that earned $60 million in revenue.
- The brand collaborated with major names like KFC and Dunkin' in the food industry.
- Kurtz emphasized staying curious, seeking feedback, and surrounding oneself with risk-takers.
- By staying curious, Kurtz discovered the unique fusion that led to the creation of Mike's Hot Honey.
- Feedback from giving away jars as gifts motivated Kurtz to continue pursuing the hot honey idea.
- Spending time with successful risk-takers like Paulie Gee inspired Kurtz to take the leap into entrepreneurship.
Insider | 5 Apr, 2025
One Fast Food Chain Is Most Likely to Mess Up Your Order, Study Says
- Chick-fil-A leads in fast-food drive-thru accuracy with a 92% rate.
- Burger King and McDonald's tie for second place with an 88% accuracy rate.
- KFC shows improvement but ranks lowest with an 81% average accuracy rate.
- Chick-fil-A has the longest drive-thru lines, while Taco Bell is the fastest.
Mensjournal | 2 Apr, 2025
KFC, McDonald's Are Goldman Sachs Top Picks As Demand Set To Pick Up In 2026
- The quick service restaurant sector may see a slowdown in demand in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, but recovery is expected in the first half of fiscal 2026, according to Goldman Sachs.
- Sapphire Foods India Ltd. and Devyani International Ltd.— both KFC franchisees — are among the brokerage's top picks due to long-term growth potential for KFC in India and limited competition in the fried chicken segment.
- Goldman Sachs expects that most QSR companies will experience a slowdown in same-store sales growth in the fourth quarter of FY25.
- The recently announced income tax cuts will benefit QSR companies by increasing disposable incomes and accelerating the recovery of the sector, according to Goldman Sachs.
Bloomberg Quint | 1 Apr, 2025

16 March Madness Food Deals You Can Score Right Now
- March Madness-themed food deals are being offered at popular restaurants across the country.
- Applebee's is offering 50-cent boneless wings with various sauce options until March 21.
- Arby's is giving away a free sandwich with any $15 purchase after an unexpected game upset.
- Auntie Anne's is offering free delivery on orders of $12 or more placed online or through their app.
- Dave & Buster's has a deal for 20 wings for $20 and $5 draft beer specials on select dates.
- City Barbeque is offering free delivery with the promo code 'SWISH' from March 27 to April 7 in the Midwest and Southern states.
- Dog Haus is offering all-day happy hour specials on game days throughout March Madness at all their locations.
- The Greene Turtle is serving discounted beer buckets and cocktails with $5 worth of 'Turtle Bucks' through April 7.
- Grubhub is offering various deals during March Madness including free items from Wendy's, Popeyes, and Jimmy John's.
- Insomnia Cookies has a Cookie Madness deal where you can get a 'Sweet 16' pack of cookies for the price of 12.
- KFC is offering the Dunk It Bucket full of chicken tenders, fries, and more for $7 or a larger option for $25.
- Outback Steakhouse is giving away a free Bloomin' Onion with promo code 'BLOOM' with the purchase of an adult entree from March 28 to 30.
- P.F. Chang's is offering a free order of Lettuce Wraps with the purchase of any entree if you bring in your 'busted bracket.'
- Raising Cane's is gifting combo meals to diners when an underdog wins, register on their site.
- Shake Shack is giving away a free Avocado Bacon Burger with orders of $10 or more using the promo code 'SHOWDOWN' until April 7.
- Wendy's app users can enjoy $1 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers and Double Stack Cheeseburgers until April 13.
- White Castle diners can save $5 on any Crave Case of 30 sliders with promo code 'HOOPSCRAVE' until April 7.
Mensjournal | 21 Mar, 2025
Nvidia partnership to expand AI use in KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell restaurants
- Nvidia and Yum! Brands, owner of Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut, have partnered to accelerate AI adoption in restaurants.
- The strategic partnership aims to deploy multiple AI solutions in 500 restaurants, starting in the second quarter of 2025.
- The AI technology will be used for voice ordering, drive-thru traffic analysis, and generating customized recommendations for managers.
- Yum's AI agents will also handle phone orders in call centers during peak times.
TechSpot | 19 Mar, 2025

KFC Just Reinvented One of Its Signature Dishes
- KFC has introduced a new spin on its classic mashed potatoes with the launch of Mashed Potato Poppers.
- Mashed Potato Poppers are described as creamy mashed potatoes that are golden fried for a crunchy bite.
- The new menu item is being offered alongside a new Dunk It Bucket, which is the chain's first new bucket in almost 10 years.
- The Dunk It Bucket includes Original Recipe Tenders, Secret Recipe Fries, Mashed Potato Poppers, and a selection of KFC sauces.
Mensjournal | 18 Mar, 2025
'Buy' Sapphire Foods Reiterates Motilal Oswal — Here's Why
- Motilal Oswal reiterates Buy rating on Sapphire Foods with a target price of Rs 425 (premised on 30x Mar’27E Pre-Ind-AS EV/Ebitda).
- Sapphire Foods' stock trades at 28x and 22x pre-Ind-AS EV/Ebitda for FY26E and FY27E, respectively.
- KFC's growth trajectory in India is expected to see a positive shift in FY26, following two years of same stores sales growth decline, aided by a favorable base effect.
- Starting from Q3 FY25, Sapphire Foods has intensified its focus on value offerings, introducing more products at the Rs 99 price point.
Bloomberg Quint | 11 Mar, 2025

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KFC FAQs
When was KFC founded?
KFC was founded in 1952. The company has been operating for 73 years.
Where is the KFC headquarters located?
KFC is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. It operates in 8 cities such as New Delhi, Hyderabad / Secunderabad, Bangalore / Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune. To explore all the office locations, visit KFC locations.
How many employees does KFC have in India?
KFC currently has more than 5,600+ employees in India. Food, Beverage & Hospitality department appears to have the highest employee count in KFC based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does KFC have good work-life balance?
KFC has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 1,300+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 80% employees rated KFC 4 or above, while 20% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read KFC work-life balance reviews for more details
Is KFC good for career growth?
Career growth at KFC is rated fairly well, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.8. 80% employees rated KFC 4 or above, while 20% employees rated it 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. Though the sentiment is mixed for career growth, majority employees have rated it positively. We recommend reading KFC promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros of working in KFC?
Working at KFC offers several advantages that make it an appealing place for employees. The company is highly rated for skill development, company culture and job security, based on 1,300+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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