KFC appoints first-ever ‘global chief brand officer’ as fast-food chain faces fierce competition

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    "title": "KFC appoints first-ever ‘global chief brand officer’ as fast-food chain faces fierce competition - The Independent",
    "excerpt": "KFC has appointed its first-ever global chief brand officer as the fast-food chain looks to make a comeback amid fierce competition. Amy Ellis Durini - a longtime executive at KFC’s parent company, Yum Brands - was appointed to the role, effective November 1, the company said in a press release. Durini will lead global brand strategy and oversee brand, loyalty, retail and new concept development and innovation. Her appointment to the role comes amid efforts to modernize the KFC brand and help improve the fried chicken chain’s positioning among competitors. While the chain is successful overseas, its U.S. arm has been attempting a comeback, looking to rival competitor chicken chains like Raising Cane’s and Chick-fil-A. The chain announced a rebrand this June that includes new menu items and a new logo as part of an effort to lure back those customers. The new logo features Colonel Sanders sandwiched between “KFC” in the shape of a chicken bucket. The company said it was looking to make its logo feel “more relevant, more expressive, and more in tune with modern culture” while “keeping it’s “iconic ‘Finger Lickin’ Good’ ethos,” according to a statement. The rebranding effort also included changes to stores and a revamped menu that features more boneless chicken, more than 20 new flavors of dipping sauces and a variety of drinks. The new dips range includes flavors like include...",
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