Kentucky Fried Chicken is Back!!!

Raiders Army · 04-22-2005, 09:38 AM

KFC is going back to Kentucky Fried Chicken. The most interesting quote is this:

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The move, the chain's most aggressive yet in its roughly two years of trying to revitalize U.S. sales, is part of a broader plan to "move the brand into the future" by drawing on its Southern roots, the company said in a statement.

They're going to move the brand into the future by going back to the past?

Linky

JeeberD · 04-22-2005, 09:40 AM

Meh, I still won't eat there very often...

Passacaglia · 04-22-2005, 09:40 AM

Didn't they change to KFC to de-emphasize the fact that it's fried? Maybe they should just call it Kentucky FC, then start competing in the MLS.

lighthousekeeper · 04-22-2005, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Didn't they change to KFC to de-emphasize the fact that it's fried? Maybe they should just call it Kentucky FC, then start competing in the MLS.

lol

B & B · 04-22-2005, 09:48 AM

I was under the impression that they changed to KFC because the product they were serving was such a far-away mutation from chicken, that it was going to be a case of 'false advertising' to call themselves Kentucky Fried Chicken.

KevinNU7 · 04-22-2005, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by B & B

I was under the impression that they changed to KFC because the product they were serving was such a far-away mutation from chicken, that it was going to be a case of 'false advertising' to call themselves Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Ping: Snopes.com

KevinNU7 · 04-22-2005, 09:51 AM

http://www.snopes.com/horrors/food/kfc.htm

General Mike · 04-22-2005, 10:04 AM

Boston Market is better.

sovereignstar · 04-22-2005, 10:22 AM

mmmmmmmmmm KFC biscuits

MrBug708 · 04-22-2005, 10:31 AM

They still called themselves Kentucky Fried Chicken out here. There is even a few with the old sign, not even KFC

jeff061 · 04-22-2005, 10:39 AM

Mmmmm, Boston Market.

And I noticed this has been said after I typed that.

Ksyrup · 04-22-2005, 10:41 AM

Does Boston Market have fried chicken? Boston Market has great rotisserie chicken, but KFC isn't primarily competing against that.

rkmsuf · 04-22-2005, 10:57 AM

What exactly does Boston Market have to do with Boston? I wasn't aware Boston was known for it's chicken.

General Mike · 04-22-2005, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Does Boston Market have fried chicken? Boston Market has great rotisserie chicken, but KFC isn't primarily competing against that.

In a way they are tho. I mean if you want fried chicken, they are competing against the likes of Popeye's, Bojangles and smaller non chain places, but if you want chicken in general, they are competition.

sovereignstar · 04-22-2005, 11:16 AM

I don't even know what the hell Boston Market is.

EagleFan · 04-22-2005, 11:20 AM

If the want to keep the whole fried conotation out of the name they could go with...

Kentucky F'n Chicken

Anything beats that stupid Kitchen Fresh Chicken ad that they tried.

ice4277 · 04-22-2005, 11:20 AM

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is part of a broader plan to "move the brand into the future"

aka "We fucked up a stupid marketing campaign"

General Mike · 04-22-2005, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sovereignstar

I don't even know what the hell Boston Market is.

Well then you just suck.

http://www.bostonmarket.com/index.jsp

Karlifornia · 04-22-2005, 12:07 PM

Boston Market always tasted kind of funny to me. Maybe that's because they actually use real food. Anyone else think ton Market food tastes a little weird?

KevinNU7 · 04-22-2005, 12:17 PM

Radio,

I think it tastes like a rip off. Why should I go to BM and pay $7 for a chicken that I can buy for $3 at the Supermarket. Oh cause you cook it for me? Please, that is what the woman is for.

Kevin · 04-22-2005, 12:20 PM

KFC - laxative in a bucket.

gottimd · 04-22-2005, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by General Mike

Boston Market is better.

Gotta love me some Boston Market. Although Chicken Out is pretty much similar and good as well, both beat KFC.

BigJohn&TheLions · 04-22-2005, 12:29 PM

And here I thought that the reasoning behind going to KFC was this:

Kentucky = Image of confederate flag and white hoods not politically correct.
Fried = Unhealthy.
Chicken = Meat. (By not using the word "chicken," maybe some vegans would eat there!)

JonInMiddleGA · 04-22-2005, 01:00 PM

Hopefully this is an indication that they'll again start serving breasts that are sized appropriately to have come from a chicken.

Over the past few years, I've reached the conclusion that the name change was because it was really "Kentucky Fried Canary", 'cause ain't no chicken on earth got a breast as small as KFC's.

rkmsuf · 04-22-2005, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Hopefully this is an indication that they'll again start serving breasts that are sized appropriately to have come from a chicken.

Over the past few years, I've reached the conclusion that the name change was because it was really "Kentucky Fried Canary", 'cause ain't no chicken on earth got a breast as small as KFC's.

Who doesn't like big breasts.

KFC, we've got big breasts. You'd hit it.

Franklinnoble · 04-22-2005, 01:03 PM

This makes me happy.

lighthousekeeper · 04-22-2005, 03:05 PM

Anyone ever tried Cluck-U chicken? It's a smaller chain in NJ, MD, and scattered other places. IMHO, best, most addicting chicken in the world.

mmmmm...Breast Bites
mmmmm...Cluckwich

sovereignstar · 04-22-2005, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Hopefully this is an indication that they'll again start serving breasts that are sized appropriately to have come from a chicken.

Over the past few years, I've reached the conclusion that the name change was because it was really "Kentucky Fried Canary", 'cause ain't no chicken on earth got a breast as small as KFC's.

Are you being serious? I just had some KFC this last Sunday and the chicken I was knawing on was HUGE!

Ksyrup · 04-22-2005, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinNU7

Radio,

I think it tastes like a rip off. Why should I go to BM and pay $7 for a chicken that I can buy for $3 at the Supermarket. Oh cause you cook it for me? Please, that is what the woman is for.

Apparently you've never been to BM's Rostisserie Grill. It's like an upscale version of BM. Which means more expensive. Now, they do have some pretty nice menu items, and their salads are more than just lettuce and dressing, but they offer a rotisserie chicken dish with a fancy side item and salad for like $2 more than BM, and it's the exact same thing you'd get at BM, except you pay $10. But they do give you realy silverware and plates and table service, so I guess that's worth the money...

vex · 04-22-2005, 03:20 PM

Whats funny is they just remodeled the KFC here. Guess they'll have to again.

Franklinnoble · 04-22-2005, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lighthousekeeper

Anyone ever tried Cluck-U chicken? It's a smaller chain in NJ, MD, and scattered other places. IMHO, best, most addicting chicken in the world.

mmmmm...Breast Bites
mmmmm...Cluckwich

We used to have a Cluck-U at Arizona State University... may not have been the same franchise... does yours have the GlobalThermoNuclear Hot Wings that you have to sign a waiver for before you eat?

lighthousekeeper · 04-22-2005, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

We used to have a Cluck-U at Arizona State University... may not have been the same franchise... does yours have the GlobalThermoNuclear Hot Wings that you have to sign a waiver for before you eat?

yes - i was a delivery guy for them for 2 years.

larrymcg421 · 04-22-2005, 09:10 PM

Kitchen Fresh Chicken was a stupid campaign. Go ahead and give me some high cholesterol, artery destroying piece of meat. Don't hide it. If it can't kill me, it's not worth eating.

Hey, I think I just discovered a new slogan.

Easy Mac · 04-23-2005, 07:59 AM

If KFC really wants to help themselves out, they need to start taking credit cards. I rarely carry cash anymore, so even if I like KFC, I'm not going out of my way to get to an ATM (and if you've ever driven around downtown Chuck, you know how hard it is to park within 2 miles of an ATM). I just go across the street to Church's if I need chicken. Its greasier, isn't nearly as good, and the fries suck ass, but its just easier to get.

04-22-2005, 09:40 AM	#2
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04-22-2005, 09:40 AM	#3
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04-22-2005, 09:48 AM	#5
B & B College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: A sports era long ago when everything didnt require a Nike logo	I was under the impression that they changed to KFC because the product they were serving was such a far-away mutation from chicken, that it was going to be a case of 'false advertising' to call themselves Kentucky Fried Chicken. __________________ I think that Rosen will be the best QB in the class. -albionmoonlight

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04-22-2005, 10:22 AM	#9
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	mmmmmmmmmm KFC biscuits

04-22-2005, 10:31 AM	#10
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	They still called themselves Kentucky Fried Chicken out here. There is even a few with the old sign, not even KFC

04-22-2005, 10:39 AM	#11
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Mmmmm, Boston Market. And I noticed this has been said after I typed that. __________________

04-22-2005, 10:41 AM	#12
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Does Boston Market have fried chicken? Boston Market has great rotisserie chicken, but KFC isn't primarily competing against that. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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04-22-2005, 11:16 AM	#15
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	I don't even know what the hell Boston Market is.

04-22-2005, 11:20 AM	#16
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	If the want to keep the whole fried conotation out of the name they could go with... Kentucky F'n Chicken Anything beats that stupid Kitchen Fresh Chicken ad that they tried.

04-22-2005, 12:07 PM	#19
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04-22-2005, 12:17 PM	#20
KevinNU7 College Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Beantown	Radio, I think it tastes like a rip off. Why should I go to BM and pay $7 for a chicken that I can buy for $3 at the Supermarket. Oh cause you cook it for me? Please, that is what the woman is for. __________________ Boston Bashers - III.14 - (8347)

04-22-2005, 12:20 PM	#21
Kevin High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Nova Scotia	KFC - laxative in a bucket. __________________ It seems more like today than it did all day yesterday.

04-22-2005, 12:29 PM	#23
BigJohn&TheLions College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York	And here I thought that the reasoning behind going to KFC was this: Kentucky = Image of confederate flag and white hoods not politically correct. Fried = Unhealthy. Chicken = Meat. (By not using the word "chicken," maybe some vegans would eat there!) __________________ In the immortal words of a great alcoholic, "Can't we all just get along?"

04-22-2005, 01:00 PM	#24
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Hopefully this is an indication that they'll again start serving breasts that are sized appropriately to have come from a chicken. Over the past few years, I've reached the conclusion that the name change was because it was really "Kentucky Fried Canary", 'cause ain't no chicken on earth got a breast as small as KFC's. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

04-22-2005, 01:03 PM	#26
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	This makes me happy.

04-22-2005, 03:05 PM	#27
lighthousekeeper College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Anyone ever tried Cluck-U chicken? It's a smaller chain in NJ, MD, and scattered other places. IMHO, best, most addicting chicken in the world. mmmmm...Breast Bites mmmmm...Cluckwich

04-22-2005, 03:20 PM	#30
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tulsa	Whats funny is they just remodeled the KFC here. Guess they'll have to again. Last edited by vex : 04-22-2005 at 03:20 PM.

04-22-2005, 09:10 PM	#33
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	Kitchen Fresh Chicken was a stupid campaign. Go ahead and give me some high cholesterol, artery destroying piece of meat. Don't hide it. If it can't kill me, it's not worth eating. Hey, I think I just discovered a new slogan. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

04-23-2005, 07:59 AM	#34
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	If KFC really wants to help themselves out, they need to start taking credit cards. I rarely carry cash anymore, so even if I like KFC, I'm not going out of my way to get to an ATM (and if you've ever driven around downtown Chuck, you know how hard it is to park within 2 miles of an ATM). I just go across the street to Church's if I need chicken. Its greasier, isn't nearly as good, and the fries suck ass, but its just easier to get.

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