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).
Im in the US. KFC is not very high quality but somehow the price is nearly the same as a local fried chicken restaurant. Also. The dining rooms are always dirty – like really dirty. Ive never gone in to order food from KFC and felt confidence that I wouldnt catch hepatitis. This is the universal KFC experience I’ve had from the East to the West Coast and a couple of states in between.
And like others have said – there’s better quality, less expensive fried chicken to be had from local grocery stores.