KFC's design chief says brands are too obsessed with Gen Z
KFC’s design leadership is questioning corporate reliance on Gen Z marketing as the chain refreshes its branding and menu.
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The brief
KFC is implementing a subtle design update to the Colonel Sanders logo alongside the launch of new tenders and sauce options. Additionally, the chain is preparing to roll out a new restaurant format later this summer.
Coverage from Business Insider highlights comments from the company's design chief regarding a perceived over-obsession with Gen Z among brands. Delish, KTLA, WAVY.com, and Allrecipes also report on the evolving menu, store designs, and logo shifts.
Future developments depend on the consumer reception of the new menu items and the rollout of the updated restaurant concepts. Coverage does not yet specify the exact nature of the store redesigns or the specific locations scheduled for the initial launch.
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Quick answers
What changes are coming to KFC restaurants?
KFC is rolling out a new kind of restaurant this summer and has made a subtle change to the Colonel Sanders logo.
What is the stance of KFC's design chief on marketing?
According to Business Insider, the design chief stated that brands are currently too obsessed with Gen Z.
Are there new menu items available?
Yes, KFC has introduced new tenders and six new sauce options.
Coverage (5)
- I Tried KFC’s New Tenders & 6 New Sauces—Here's What I'd Order Again Delish · 46d ago
- KFC makes ‘subtle’ change to Colonel Sanders logo KTLA · 46d ago
- KFC makes ‘subtle’ change to Colonel Sanders logo WAVY.com · 46d ago
- KFC Is Rolling Out a New Kind of Restaurant This Summer Allrecipes · 46d ago
- KFC's design chief says brands are too obsessed with Gen Z Business Insider · 46d ago
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