American fast-food chain known for fried chicken and global branding
The government has introduced a £3,000 youth jobs grant to encourage employers to hire 18–24-year-olds who have been out of work for six months or more. The grant accompanies a broader package of apprenticeships and local devolution plans aimed at boosting youth employment, with mixed reactions from think tanks and opposition parties.
KFC is rolling out a global brand overhaul, including new sauces, a beverage platform, redesigned restaurants, and a refreshed logo and packaging. The move aims to modernize the brand while preserving its nostalgic appeal, as it faces stiffer competition from newer chicken concepts and rival chains.
Yum Brands has agreed to sell Pizza Hut in two deals valuing the chain at $2.7 billion: LongRange Capital will buy Pizza Hut outside mainland China for about $1.5 billion, while Yum China will buy the mainland China business for about $1.2 billion. The transactions are expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
KFC has announced a revamp that includes Open House, new sauces, and a refreshed Colonel Sanders look. The first Open House prototype will open in McKinney, Texas, later this summer, with table service, drive-thru and takeout. The chain is expanding its boneless items and introducing 20-plus sauces, including Chimichurri Ranch and Hot Honey Habanero, as part of a broader reinvention.
The government has launched a youth jobs grant to hire 18- to 24-year-olds on universal credit for six months, offering firms £3,000 per recruit. The move aligns with a jobs guarantee and broader poverty-reduction efforts, while education and childcare supports expand. Roundtable discussions with hospitality leaders accompany the policy rollout.