I’ve heard that the quality of KFC has diminished in the US (despite that being where it started) but doing well in other regions (like in Asia or Middle East) as the menu is adapted to their palate (food exclusives that don’t exist in the USA), even the marketing campaigns do differ based on region.
Japan has their own portrayal of Colonel Sanders, they even have a buffet in some locations than being just a fast food joint. Have you been to a KFC overseas? If so, how different is their menu (regarding the food they sell) or regional pricing (are prices cheaper than in the US)?
I’ve been to a KFC in Thailand, and the quality is much better than having it in the United States (I wonder why?). They have a spicy chicken bowl for example, even for what you’re getting: it’s cheaper for more items (while ripped off in the USA for barely any food on the tray).
grew up in USA, KFC is dogshit. Tried it in Japan recently and it was exactly the same as USA.
any USA grocery store has way better fried chicken than any KFC
I also grew up with KFC and i now live in colombia. The KFC tastes the same here as the US. Not great, not terrible. Just breaded fried chicken made at scale.
I prefer popeyes. Well at least i did last time i was in the states. Haven’t has it in ten years so maybe the quality has changed.
Popeyes is definitely better IMHO but their service around here sucks.
in my area KFC uses a pressure fryer while Popeye’s and grocery stores use normal fryers.
The pressure fryer is faster but makes soggy bland chicken
And grocery stores - and many gas stations - in the South have the best fried chicken.