About KFC
KFC is a quick service restaurant operation, famous for its ‘finger lickin’ good’ chicken dishes. A truly global brand, KFC staff serve more than 12 million customers in more than 16,000 restaurants around the world. KFC is part of Yum! Restaurants based in the US, which is ranked 216 on the Fortune 500 List, and had revenues of almost US$11 billion (£7.1 billion) in 2009.
“Everyone is encouraged to think about how to transform the business”
“You can really progress here if you’re driven and passionate and know where you want to go. I began as an analyst then became operations manager. Because of the additional exposure it gave me I think it was the best career move I’ve made.
“KFC is head and shoulders above the other companies I’ve worked at for its culture. Two standout features are sharing know-how – people do genuinely want to learn from one another – and going for breakthrough results. Everyone is encouraged to think about how to transform the business, not just improve it.
Joy Johnson, commercial finance manager, joined three years ago