KFC marks 25th anniversary in Sri Lanka
View(s):KFC was launched in Sri Lanka in 1996, when the first restaurant opened its doors at the popular shopping complex Majestic City and today with 44 restaurants opened, the local franchise held by Cargills (Ceylon) PLC marks its 25th anniversary.
A media release by the company said that when Cargills (Ceylon) PLC acquired the franchise rights to KFC 25 years ago, it brought one of the most distinctive and widely popular dining experiences to the country. “Today, KFC Sri Lanka is one of the most popular restaurant chains with a strong brand heritage and loyal customer base. Besides following the founder Colonel Sander’s formula of freshly prepared and great tasting chicken, we have also innovated our product offering to cater to the spicy palates of the domestic clientele. By fusing international and Sri Lankan flavours, these locally inspired additions to our menu have proved to be a recipe for success,” it said.
Using Cargills’ extensive distribution network, KFC exclusively sources locally produced fresh chicken and vegetables from farmers. Through the company’s continued engagement with the local poultry producers, it has created new markets for the country’s produce.
By replacing non-recyclable packaging and opting for more sustainable alternatives as much as possible, the company upholds its commitment towards conserving the environment. These collective efforts have led to a reduction of approximately 8 MT of plastic per annum, which is 90 percent of its consumption,and its team is constantly working towards fully eliminating the use of plastics in operations in the near future. “Achieving this milestone would position KFC Sri Lanka as the first international restaurant chain to be entirely plastic-free in the country,” the statement said.
In addition to the 44 KFC restaurants across the country, plans are to add another 12 restaurants, bringing the total to 56by the end of the calendar year.