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Strainhunter · 10-23-2009, 08:18 PM

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Unfortunately I don't have KFC on this Island where I live but back earlier this year I did get a few of the "Oprah" KFC free chicken meals!

Enjoy folks!

Link:
KFC unveils another free-chicken offer

By BRUCE SCHREINER, Associated Press Writer Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Writer – Thu Oct 22, 10:31 am ET
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – KFC has cooked up another free offer to promote its grilled chicken, only this time, it promises, without the unwanted side of rainchecks.
The freebie is set for Monday, when more than 5,000 KFCs will give every U.S. customer a free piece of grilled chicken.
This will be the third time in six months that the chain famous for fried chicken is offering a giveaway to promote its Kentucky Grilled Chicken that debuted nationally last spring.
KFC's latest freebie will be minus Oprah Winfrey's star power from a May giveaway and, KFC President Roger Eaton promises, without the snafus when a free grilled chicken coupon on Oprah's Web site overwhelmed the chain, with some stores running out of the meals.
"Obviously, we had to deal with some tough stuff," Eaton said.
Still, KFC sees that May promotion, problems and all, as a net success. "We were the talk of the town," Eaton said.
This time, things will be orderly and efficient, he promised. "We gear the shifts up so we make sure we've got the staffing, we make sure we've got the chicken," Eaton said.
Conrad Lyon, a restaurant equity analyst with Global Hunter Securities, said the giveaways reflect a hyper-competitive fast-food sector where price is the biggest draw.
"It comes down to getting those bodies in the door," he said.
The newest offer is identical to KFC's first grilled chicken giveaway — a one-day-only offer in April when KFC handed out more than 4 million pieces to launch the product. That chicken handout went smoothly, company officials said.
KFC executives are pinning hopes on grilled chicken to build stronger U.S. sales by winning over health-conscious consumers turned off by the chain's fried offerings.
KFC is a part of Louisville-based Yum Brands Inc.
This month, Yum Chairman and CEO David C. Novak told industry analysts that grilled chicken gave KFC a badly needed "shot in the arm." He said grilled chicken accounts for over 30 percent of KFC's domestic sales.
Still, KFC had a 2 percent drop in sales at stores open at least a year in the third quarter ending Sept. 5.
Larry Miller, a restaurant analyst with RBC Capital Markets, said the sales mix for grilled chicken was high for a new product but KFC's last-quarter performance was disappointing. He said grilled chicken "needs to drive the overall business, otherwise they're not going to be any better off."
"I think people still think it's fried chicken first and not grilled chicken," he said.

mean mr.mustard · 10-23-2009, 09:29 PM

Why would anyone want to get grilled chicken from a fried chicken place?

They gained popularity because no one wants to set up a deep fat fryer and start breading chicken.... it's not quite as difficult to take a chiken boob out of plastic and slap it on your grill.

They need a better research and development team.

odin_ · 10-23-2009, 09:33 PM

one free piece of chicken? lol

iGro4Me · 10-23-2009, 09:38 PM

**Hundred Gram Oz** · 10-23-2009, 10:15 PM

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LOL crazy pic

ICMag1 · 10-23-2009, 10:18 PM

thanks for the heads up; this brings me back to when I heard about how you could order Dominos for free on the web, too bad that offer was short lived

**Hundred Gram Oz** · 10-23-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ICMag1

thanks for the heads up; this brings me back to when I heard about how you could order Dominos for free on the web, too bad that offer was short lived

Get a Chicago town, way cheaper and taste bette....Although I LOVE dominos garlic & herb sauce..

MarquisBlack · 10-23-2009, 10:22 PM

LMAO IGro, where's that from??

(Took me a few minutes to realize the old dude is photoshopped. Does that make me racist?)

nycKid · 10-23-2009, 10:26 PM

IGRO4ME, you's a sick funny ass dude! Where the hell did you find that pic? lol Use to be a band that would tour N.Y.C called Free Beer N Chicken ..thay always got some people in the clubs with their name.
nycKID

AndreNicky · 10-24-2009, 05:05 PM

Just remember those chickens are pumped full of hormones, came from a massive feed lot and matured from chick to chicken in less then 50 days.

10-23-2009, 08:18 PM	#1
Strainhunter Tropical Outcast Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tropical Island Posts: 2,937	FREE CHICKEN @ KFC on Monday 10/26 . Unfortunately I don't have KFC on this Island where I live but back earlier this year I did get a few of the "Oprah" KFC free chicken meals! Enjoy folks! Link: KFC unveils another free-chicken offer By BRUCE SCHREINER, Associated Press Writer Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Writer – Thu Oct 22, 10:31 am ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. – KFC has cooked up another free offer to promote its grilled chicken, only this time, it promises, without the unwanted side of rainchecks. The freebie is set for Monday, when more than 5,000 KFCs will give every U.S. customer a free piece of grilled chicken. This will be the third time in six months that the chain famous for fried chicken is offering a giveaway to promote its Kentucky Grilled Chicken that debuted nationally last spring. KFC's latest freebie will be minus Oprah Winfrey's star power from a May giveaway and, KFC President Roger Eaton promises, without the snafus when a free grilled chicken coupon on Oprah's Web site overwhelmed the chain, with some stores running out of the meals. "Obviously, we had to deal with some tough stuff," Eaton said. Still, KFC sees that May promotion, problems and all, as a net success. "We were the talk of the town," Eaton said. This time, things will be orderly and efficient, he promised. "We gear the shifts up so we make sure we've got the staffing, we make sure we've got the chicken," Eaton said. Conrad Lyon, a restaurant equity analyst with Global Hunter Securities, said the giveaways reflect a hyper-competitive fast-food sector where price is the biggest draw. "It comes down to getting those bodies in the door," he said. The newest offer is identical to KFC's first grilled chicken giveaway — a one-day-only offer in April when KFC handed out more than 4 million pieces to launch the product. That chicken handout went smoothly, company officials said. KFC executives are pinning hopes on grilled chicken to build stronger U.S. sales by winning over health-conscious consumers turned off by the chain's fried offerings. KFC is a part of Louisville-based Yum Brands Inc. This month, Yum Chairman and CEO David C. Novak told industry analysts that grilled chicken gave KFC a badly needed "shot in the arm." He said grilled chicken accounts for over 30 percent of KFC's domestic sales. Still, KFC had a 2 percent drop in sales at stores open at least a year in the third quarter ending Sept. 5. Larry Miller, a restaurant analyst with RBC Capital Markets, said the sales mix for grilled chicken was high for a new product but KFC's last-quarter performance was disappointing. He said grilled chicken "needs to drive the overall business, otherwise they're not going to be any better off." "I think people still think it's fried chicken first and not grilled chicken," he said.
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10-23-2009, 09:29 PM	#2
mean mr.mustard I Pass Satellites Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Overturning Pebbles and Upending All the Animals Alight Posts: 6,418	Why would anyone want to get grilled chicken from a fried chicken place? They gained popularity because no one wants to set up a deep fat fryer and start breading chicken.... it's not quite as difficult to take a chiken boob out of plastic and slap it on your grill. They need a better research and development team. __________________ Life's most persistent and urgent question is, "What are you doing for others?" - Martin Luther King Jr. People seldom do what they believe in. They do what is convenient, then repent. - Bob Dylan Be good and you will be lonely. - Mark Twain How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. - Anne Frank
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odin_ 卍 Óðal 卐 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north Posts: 230	one free piece of chicken? lol __________________ “Hail to the speaker & he who listens! May whoever learns these words prosper because of them! Hail to those who listen !” - Havamal
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MarquisBlack St. Elsewhere Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,877	LMAO IGro, where's that from?? (Took me a few minutes to realize the old dude is photoshopped. Does that make me racist?) __________________ All I ever wanted to be in life was a Super Saiyan..
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AndreNicky Smoov like water Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eight miles from the city of dope Posts: 696	Just remember those chickens are pumped full of hormones, came from a massive feed lot and matured from chick to chicken in less then 50 days. __________________ Andre All Day Andre's Dope Show
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10-23-2009, 10:18 PM	#6
ICMag1 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 54	thanks for the heads up; this brings me back to when I heard about how you could order Dominos for free on the web, too bad that offer was short lived
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10-23-2009, 10:26 PM	#9
nycKid Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 272	IGRO4ME, you's a sick funny ass dude! Where the hell did you find that pic? lol Use to be a band that would tour N.Y.C called Free Beer N Chicken ..thay always got some people in the clubs with their name. nycKID
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