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July 28, 2011
W.I.S.E. Summit: Entrepreneurial insight from industry leaders
Leading restaurant executives talk getting started and standing out
June 28, 2011
Well-appointed promos at KFC, Red Robin
KFC and Red Robin create new positions as a marketing tool
May 13, 2011
The Colonel's daring delivery
KFC took marketing to new heights in order to promote its new $5 Everyday Meals
November 2, 2010
McD's McRib leads return of classic promos
Big chains bring back familiar limited-time offers and taglines
October 4, 2010
John Y. Brown never stops innovating
John Y. Brown helped create the modern restaurant franchising industry as co-owner of Kentucky Fried Chicken from 1964 through 1971.
September 9, 2010
KFC puts marketing focus on the Colonel
Chain looks to reintroduce founder to younger consumers
August 23, 2010
Former KFC president took unusual path from exec to hands-on operator

It’s always painful when a sharp blade splits the skin, but to Don Doyle the collision of French knife and finger truly hurt so good.


July 23, 2010
NRN names John Y. Brown its 2010 Pioneer Award winner
Franchise legend Brown will be honored at NRN’s 51st annual MUFSO conference.
May 26, 2010
KFC’s ‘Unthink’ campaign slow to catch on

Since last year’s introduction of grilled chicken and the rollout last month of its popular Double Down sandwich, KFC has asked customers in its advertising to “unthink” how they already perceived the Louisville-based chain.

May 16, 2010
Best Healthful Menu Innovation: KFC
For better or worse, a menu can be said to be very highly focused when...
April 11, 2010
A look at the KFC Double Down
EAST WINDSOR N.J. KFC nationally debuted its much hyped Double Down “sandwich” on Monday,...
March 7, 2010
The Gambler
John Y. Brown Jr. is in an animated phone conversation about a burgeoning business deal....
November 26, 2009
Luby's breathes life into Lu Ann
HOUSTON The Luby's Inc. cafeteria chain is bringing its most-popular menu offering, the “Lu Ann,”...
August 23, 2009
KFC confirms test of meaty Double Down
LOUISVILLE Ky. Sister chain Taco Bell may use the tag line “Think outside the bun,”...
July 26, 2009
LEYE founder Melman wins NRN’s Pioneer Award for ’09
Long recognized as one of the pre-eminent developers of inventive and profitable restaurant concepts, Richard...
June 28, 2009
KFC assures customers the Colonel is safe
LOUISVILLE Ky. KFC said it is moving forward with an online campaign to find a...
June 14, 2009
Put your MUFSO knowledge to the test with a quick quiz
A lot of things have been said and many industry notables have been honored at...
June 9, 2009
KFC seeks new spokesman through MySpace
LOUISVILLE Ky. Move over, Colonel. KFC is looking for a new spokesman — an ultimate...
May 3, 2009
Foodservice industry benefits from a long line of trailblazers
In the previous installment of our MUFSO at 50 retrospective, we presented an overview of...
March 1, 2009
Test your MUFSO knowledge, Part 2
A couple of weeks back we ran a MUFSO quiz to test your knowledge of...
September 8, 2008
KFC bolsters security for secret recipe as new strips debut
LOUISVILLE Ky. For the first time in 68 years, KFC is temporarily relocating Colonel Harland...
July 13, 2008
Foodservice deserves its own hall of fame for its countless contributions to America’s rich history
Baseball might be America’s pastime, but restaurants are its passion....
July 13, 2008
KFC political T-shirt promo steers left and right, bypassing moderate voter-diners in both parties
Would you like to show your political support in a “fun and fashion way?”...
June 8, 2008
R&D excellence, creativity honored at MenuMasters ceremony
Award-winning operators and hundreds of guests toasted culinary innovation throughout the industry at the annual...
January 27, 2008
The NRN 50: Familiar faces
Advertising characters and icons are so prevalent in American culture that they sometimes transcend the...
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