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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
Highly rated for
Skill development, Job security, Company culture
Work Policy
Work from office
81% 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
4.0
Job security
3.9
Company culture
3.9
Work satisfaction
3.8
Salary
3.8
Work-life balance
3.8
Promotions
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 166 Women
Rated 4.5 for Skill development and 4.3 for Company culture
4.0
Rated by 940 Men
Rated 4.1 for Skill development and 3.9 for Company culture
Work Policy at KFC
based on 120 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
81%
Hybrid
14%
Permanent work from home
5%
KFC Reviews
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Overall Rating | 4.1/5 based on 1.3k reviews | 3.9/5 based on 11k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 25.8k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 7.6k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Skill development Job security Company culture | Skill development Job security 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 81% employees reported | Work from office 61% employees reported | Permanent work from home 45% employees reported | Work from office 70% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.4 Good rated by 166 women | 3.8 Good rated by 2k women | 4.1 Good rated by 8.3k women | 3.9 Good rated by 421 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.0 Good rated by 940 men | 4.0 Good rated by 8.1k men | 4.0 Good rated by 15.3k men | 4.0 Good rated by 6.8k men |
Job security | 4.0 Good | 3.8 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
(388 salaries)
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr
Shift Manager
(281 salaries)
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr
Assistant Restaurant Manager
(221 salaries)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr
Restaurant Manager
(208 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr
Team Member
(181 salaries)
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₹0.8 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr
Cashier
(103 salaries)
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₹0.6 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
Area Manager
(58 salaries)
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₹6.9 L/yr - ₹14 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
(24 salaries)
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr
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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
KFC Brings Back Fan-Favorite Menu Item, But There's a Catch
- KFC is bringing back its signature potato wedges, at least for a limited time.
- The wedges will be available for a two-week run at KFC locations in the Tampa area.
- If the sales indicate demand, the chain may bring back the crispy wedges nationwide.
- KFC describes the potato wedges as crispy outside, fluffy inside, and perfectly seasoned.
Mensjournal | 11 Mar, 2025
"From Failure to Success: The Inspiring Journey of Never Giving Up"
- Harland Sanders, famously known as Colonel Sanders, is the name behind the global fast-food chain KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken).
- Colonel Sanders faced numerous failures and struggles throughout his life before achieving success.
- At age 65, he decided to franchise his secret fried chicken recipe after being rejected 1,009 times.
- Today, KFC has more than 24,000 outlets in over 145 countries, making it one of the biggest fast-food chains in the world.
Medium | 10 Mar, 2025
Fast Food Chains Step Up AI Adoption Despite Early Missteps
- Fast food chains like McDonald’s, Yum! Brands, and Wendy’s are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to boost efficiency and customer experience.
- McDonald’s CEO highlighted AI adoption as a significant trend for the quick service restaurant industry, focusing on improving customer and crew experiences.
- 42% of restaurant operators and financiers believe AI and automation will have the biggest impact on the industry by 2025, second only to lower interest rates.
- McDonald’s is implementing AI in drive-throughs, kitchen equipment connectivity, and exploring tools like computer vision and virtual managers for improved operations.
- Early missteps in AI implementation by fast food chains like McDonald’s, Domino’s, and Wendy’s have led to improvements and learnings for future deployments.
- Yum! Brands introduced 'Byte by Yum!' - an AI-driven platform to optimize operations and enhance overall dining experiences across KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut locations globally.
- Wendy’s expanding FreshAI drive-thru ordering system and implementing AI-powered solutions to increase customer spending, labor efficiency, and restaurant margins.
- Industry experts see AI as crucial for QSRs to streamline operations, address labor challenges, improve forecasting, optimize supply chain tracking, enhance food safety, and reduce waste.
- AI adoption in fast food industry aims to drive top-line growth, enhance customer experiences, and eventually develop personalized services similar to virtual personal assistants.
- Despite early setbacks, fast food chains continue to embrace AI technologies to transform their operations and provide better services to customers.
Pymnts | 6 Mar, 2025
KFC to become Texas fried chicken in HQ move to low-tax state
- Fast food chain KFC, previously known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, plans to move its corporate headquarters from Kentucky to Texas.
- The parent company, Yum! Brands, will relocate about 100 employees to Texas, with an additional 90 remote workers expected to move within the next 18 months.
- The governor of Kentucky and the mayor of Louisville expressed disappointment over the decision, as the brand is associated with the state and its heritage.
- Yum! Brands stated that the move will foster collaboration and position the company for sustainable growth, and that corporate offices will still be retained in Kentucky.
Guardian | 19 Feb, 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 1,200+ 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, job security and company culture, based on 1,200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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