Free KFC Chicken Meal - Very Limited Time

[Joeylc]

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[Joeylc]

Popeyes Runs Out of Chicken in Rochester, NY
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[Joeylc]

Popeyes Chicken in Minneapolis refuses $4.99 special


 


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[Joeylc]

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[knagl]

I've read reports of the "1234" barcoded coupons being denied, but straight from Oprah's site it says:

If you have concerns about using multiple coupons with the same code number:

- All the PDF coupons downloaded from Oprah.com on the evening of May 5 have the same bar code.

- Subject to the terms and conditions of the coupon and instructions on Oprah.com, these coupons will be accepted by participating KFC restaurants in the U.S.

[Brianzz]

All of my local KFC's closed because they "ran out of chicken" which I'm sure they'll re-open on the 20th with plenty for sale. Thanks Oprah

[Joeylc]

America Has Overwhelming Response to Kentucky Grilled Chickenâ„¢ Offer; KFC Offers Apology and Rain Checks for Inconvenienced Customers

Following an unprecedented and overwhelming response to a free offer of a Kentucky Grilled Chicken meal, KFC has announced that it can no longer accept the free coupon at this time, but that it will introduce a rain check program to take care of inconvenienced customers.

"We would like to apologize to our customers who have been inconvenienced by the overwhelming response to our free Kentucky Grilled Chicken offer,� said Roger Eaton, President of KFC U.S. "The lines of customers wanting to redeem their coupons have been out the door and around the block, so we’re unable to redeem customer coupons at this time.�

The offer, which was featured on "The Oprah Winfrey Show®� on Tuesday, May 5, resulted in millions of coupons being downloaded and lines of customers waiting outside KFC restaurants from coast to coast. While the Kentucky Grilled Chicken introduction was already the largest in KFC history, the overwhelming response of the free meal offer drove restaurant traffic to levels not seen in the brand’s 50-plus year history.

While millions of free meal coupons have already been redeemed over the past three days, customers holding a coupon will now be issued a rain check. Those customers may visit a participating KFC restaurant to receive a rain check form. They will then receive via mail a rain check coupon for the free two pieces of Kentucky Grilled Chicken (manager’s choice), two individual side items and a biscuit. The rain check coupon, which will be redeemable at a later date for a two week period, will also entitle the holder to a free Pepsi to go with the free meal, as a way of apologizing for the inconvenience.

All rain check requests must be accompanied by an original coupon and returned to a participating KFC restaurant or postmarked by May 19, 2009.

"We know that when people taste their free Kentucky Grilled Chicken, they’re going to love it,â€� Eaton added. "We apologize to those who have been inconvenienced, and we thank them for their understanding and patience.â€� 

[Brianzz]

Mother of pearl.. a free Pepsi? That seals the deal, I gotta get one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

[Joeylc]

KFC President Roger Eaton
Discusses Free Kentucky Grilled Chicken Offer

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[Joeylc]

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hut00009 (56 minutes ago) Show Hide
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I think they are issuing rain checks instead of redeeming the coupons because this limits the additional losses that could occur from now until May 19th with many more people redeeming their coupons (than expected). Plus, probably must people will only receive 1 rain check or KFC might limit the amount of rain checks one could receive. It might be the case that there was some coupon fraud and in this case, by submitting the coupon to KFC, KFC could deny any fraudulent coupons floating around.




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It's crappy ass greedy %$#$ like this that pisses me off. Got to KFC with the family, coupons in hand, and they turn us away. The bitch behind the counter was like, just buy the meal, its only 3.99. I was like $%# you, try 3.99 X 5 bitch. Let's unite and hurt this sorry ass company for all its worth, ban KFC and hurt their bottom line, tell all your friends and neighbors, KFC Sucks Ass!! This worthless president could take a pay cut and offer this promo, but #$# him!!




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Huge Huge mistake by KFC. I was at a KFC and the Freeloaders were out in droves. People who got there dam free chicken and didn't even have the courtesy to buy a drink from the store. Terrible, decision to condition the Freeloaders of the world while not effectivily rewarding the loyal customers who actually spend money at your stores. Be smart Corporate America and don't feed the mentality of entitlement that the Goverment already teaches people.

[dpalmi]

FROM YOU TUBE:

It's crappy ass greedy %$#$ like this that pisses me off....

LOL!!!!

KFC is giving away thousands of free full meals - not just one item....and they are the greedy ones??  Did I miss something?

Dan #2

[Brianzz]

I think Col. Sanders underestimated the power of Oprah and internet mooches, although the nearly convincing letter from the KFC mafia is a nice touch. I have some of those from Lions Gate and a few slot makers laying around in some email box 

[StatFreak]

I think that Col. Sanders is rolling in his grave after seeing what they've done to his franchise, not to mention losing his name completely and replacing it with a sh^tty TLA to satisfy certain youth-speak trends, and then selling the whole thing off to China.


Apparently, KFC is now owned by a conglomerate called Yum Brands, or Yum-China Investment Co. which also owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silvers, and A&W. The company used to be owned by Pepsi and was sold off in 1997 as Tricon Global Restaurants Inc. to Yum Brands.

Here is a link to their main site:
http://www.yum.com/


Here is a notice of filing to transfer 7% ownership in China to Jin Jiang IHD Co Ltd. that mentions Yum Intl.
From http://www.zhuzheli.com/English/news/view_40170.html

Shanghai Jin Jiang International transfer of 7% stake in KFC A notice

Securities Code: 600754 Securities Abbreviations: Jinjiang Stock Code: 2009-011 Pro Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels Development Company Limited on the transfer Shanghai Co., Ltd. 7% stake in KFC's announcement of the Company's Board of Directors and all directors to ensure that the content of this announcement and there is no false records. misleading statements or material omissions. and the authenticity of its content. the accuracy and completeness of individual and joint and several liability.

one. transactions outlined in the Company in April 28, 2009 and Yum (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as"Yum-China") signed the"Shanghai KFC Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the" Shanghai Kentucky Fried Chicken") 7 % stake in the contract of assignment."This transaction does not constitute a connected transaction. the company the fifth thirty-first session of the board of directors adopted a resolution on extending the operating period of KFC in Shanghai and the transfer of ownership of the motion. in March 27, 2009 in the" Shanghai Securities News"." Ta Kung Pao."disclosure of the Shanghai Stock Exchange Web site notice of the resolution the board of directors.

[Brianzz]

They still mention the Col. every once in awhile. Prob won't be long before they completely do away with his face on the buckets

[StatFreak]

They still mention the Col. every once in awhile. Prob won't be long before they completely do away with his face on the buckets

I remember when he was still alive and took pride in his company. How things have changed.   Now they've got their talking head CEO doing damage control with a slick, carefully written speech that would be the envy of the President's speech writers, and delivering it with such sappy, fake enthusiasm that one wonders how he could keep a straight face for the 67 seconds that it took to finish reading the copy.

[tacman]

I wonder if Mao's face is on the bucket in China. 

 Dan (tacman)

[knagl]

From KFC, "Please note that the redemption periods of the rain checks will vary." -- I guess they learned their lesson and aren't going to have America all decend on KFC on the same day again.   

What a nightmare this became.   

[rickhunter]

What is amazing is that people stood on LONG lines for a $4.00 meal.  I have 3 coupons, but have not even attempted to go to a KFC because of the potential traffic.  I had tried the grilled chicken before this free-for-all and it's pretty good.

[brichter]

I think that Col. Sanders is rolling in his grave after seeing what they've done to his franchise, not to mention losing his name completely and replacing it with a sh^tty TLA to satisfy certain youth-speak trends, and then selling the whole thing off to China.


Apparently, KFC is now owned by a conglomerate called Yum Brands, or Yum-China Investment Co. which also owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silvers, and A&W. The company used to be owned by Pepsi and was sold off in 1997 as Tricon Global Restaurants Inc. to Yum Brands.

Wait, so a Chinese company was siccing lawyers on us for copyright and trademark infringement?