Editing KFC (section)

===Regionalized menus===
KFC adapts its menu internationally to suit regional tastes and there are over 300 KFC menu items worldwide.<ref>{{cite journal|author1=David E. Bell|author2=Mary L. Shelman|title=KFC's Radical Approach To China|journal=Harvard Business Review|date=November 2011|url=http://hbr.org/2011/11/kfcs-radical-approach-to-china/ar/1|access-date=January 31, 2013|archive-date=March 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310085305/http://hbr.org/2011/11/kfcs-radical-approach-to-china/ar/1|url-status=live}}</ref> Some locations, such as the UK and the US, sell [[grilled]] chicken.<ref name=brazer>{{cite news|last=Cave|first=Andrew|title=KFC's Colonel joins the health kick|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/8335445/KFCs-Colonel-joins-the-health-kick.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/8335445/KFCs-Colonel-joins-the-health-kick.html |archive-date=January 10, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|access-date=November 13, 2013|newspaper=[[Daily Telegraph]]|date=February 20, 2011|location=London}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name=grilled>{{cite news|last=Clark|first=Andrew|title=Kentucky Grilled Chicken|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/andrew-clark-on-america/2009/apr/15/fooddrinks|access-date=November 13, 2013|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|date=April 15, 2009|archive-date=November 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113164308/http://www.theguardian.com/business/andrew-clark-on-america/2009/apr/15/fooddrinks|url-status=live}}</ref> In predominantly [[Islamic]] countries, the chicken served is [[halal]].<ref name=Balakrishnan132 /> In Asia,{{vague|date=March 2021}} there is a preference for spicy foods, such as the Zinger chicken burger.<ref name="Chu, Kathy-2012" /> In many international markets, the seasoning used for the core chicken pieces product is available as a hot and spicy version as an alternative to the classic KFC recipe. The hot and spicy coating, as well as having a spicier flavour, also has a crispy consistency. In Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka, a grilled chicken known as "Smoky Red" is available. KFC locations in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and Vietnam offer a roasted option known as Flava Crava. KFC's menu in China includes, among other items incorporating Chinese food items, rice bowls, noodle dishes, and chicken prepared in the style of Peking duck.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Marquis |first1=Christopher |url= |title=Mao and markets the communist roots of Chinese enterprise |last2=Qiao |first2=Kunyuan |date=2022 |publisher=[[Yale University Press]] |isbn=978-0-300-26883-6 |location=New Haven |pages=241 |oclc=1348572572 |author-link=Christopher Marquis}}</ref> Some locations in the US sell fried chicken [[Liver (food)|liver]]s and [[Gizzard#In cuisine|gizzard]]s.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nutrition Guide|url=http://www.kfc.com/nutrition/pdf/kfc_nutrition.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/http://www.kfc.com/nutrition/pdf/kfc_nutrition.pdf |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |url-status=live|publisher=KFC US|access-date=February 23, 2013}}</ref> A small number of US outlets offer an [[all-you-can-eat]] [[buffet]] option with a limited menu.<ref>{{cite web|author=Bhasin, Kim|title=The All-You-Can-Eat KFC Buffet Is The Unicorn Of Fast Food|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/the-all-you-can-eat-kfc-buffet-is-the-unicorn-of-fast-food-2012-10|website=[[Business Insider]]|date=October 25, 2012|access-date=October 25, 2012|archive-date=October 27, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121027091145/http://www.businessinsider.com/the-all-you-can-eat-kfc-buffet-is-the-unicorn-of-fast-food-2012-10|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Value menu]] items are sold under the "Streetwise" name in locations such as Canada, Nigeria, South Africa and Mauritius.<ref name=streetwise>{{cite news|last=Mattos|first=Melinda|title=Hungry for change|url=http://strategyonline.ca/2010/08/01/who-20100801/|access-date=November 13, 2013|newspaper=Campaign|date=August 1, 2010|archive-date=November 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113231345/http://strategyonline.ca/2010/08/01/who-20100801/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Side dish]]es often include [[French fries]], [[coleslaw]], [[barbecue]] [[baked beans]], [[corn on the cob]], [[mashed potato]], [[bread roll]]s and American [[Biscuit (bread)|biscuit]]s.<ref>{{cite book | last1=Remland | first1=M.S. | last2=Jones | first2=T.S. | last3=Foeman | first3=A. | last4=Arévalo | first4=D.R. | title=Intercultural Communication: A Peacebuilding Perspective | publisher=Waveland Press | year=2014 | isbn=978-1-4786-2690-9 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WOlQBAAAQBAJ&pg=PA275 | access-date=November 7, 2017 | page=275}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sides|url=http://www.kfc.com/food/sides/|publisher=KFC US|access-date=February 23, 2013|archive-date=February 26, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130226062718/http://www.kfc.com/food/sides/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Salads include the [[bean salad]], the [[Caesar salad]] and the [[garden salad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kfc.co.nz/menu/extras/bean-salad/|title=Bean Salad|work=kfc.co.nz|access-date=September 9, 2015|archive-date=August 31, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150831021645/http://www.kfc.co.nz/menu/extras/bean-salad/|url-status=live}}</ref> In a number of territories, KFC sells [[onion ring]]s.<ref>{{cite web|title=Signature Sides |url=http://www.kfc-arabia.com/signeture_sides.html |publisher=KFC Arabia |access-date=February 2, 2013 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003031242/http://kfc-arabia.com/signeture_sides.html |archive-date=October 3, 2012 }}</ref> In most of Asia, several Sub-Saharan Africa and Pacific markets, rice based side dishes are often sold.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kaiman|first=Jonathan|title=China's fast-food pioneer struggles to keep customers saying 'YUM!'|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jan/04/china-fast-food-pioneer|access-date=January 4, 2012|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|location=London|date=January 4, 2012|archive-date=October 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003224319/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jan/04/china-fast-food-pioneer|url-status=live}}</ref> In Greece and Bulgaria, [[potato wedges]] are sold instead of French fries.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seasoned Potato Wedges|url=http://www.kfc.com/food/sides/wedges.asp|publisher=KFC US|access-date=February 2, 2013|archive-date=January 25, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130125032721/http://www.kfc.com/food/sides/wedges.asp|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In a number of Eastern European locations and Portugal, beer is offered in addition to soft drinks.<ref name=russiabeer>{{cite web|title=Drinks|url=http://www.kfc.ru/menu/181|work=KFC Russia|publisher=Yum! Brands|access-date=March 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329010648/http://www.kfc.ru/menu/181|archive-date=March 29, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Drinks|url=http://www.kfc-ukraine.com/category/7|publisher=KFC Ukraine|language=uk|access-date=February 12, 2013|archive-date=January 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127201815/http://www.kfc-ukraine.com/category/7|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=port>{{cite web|title=Drinks|url=http://www.kfc.pt/acompanhamentos-bebidas|publisher=KFC Portugal|language=pt|access-date=September 25, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714145132/http://www.kfc.pt/acompanhamentos-bebidas|archive-date=July 14, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2023 KFC branches in UK and Ireland introduced new 'signature fries' (fries coated in herbs and spice) in an attempt to improve the taste of the fries.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/kfc-unveils-exciting-revamp-to-its-iconic-fries-recipe-introduces-signature-fries/articleshow/104290390.cms?from=mdr|title=KFC unveils exciting revamp to its iconic fries recipe, introduces 'Signature Fries'|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=October 9, 2023|access-date=March 5, 2024|archive-date=May 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510073444/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/kfc-unveils-exciting-revamp-to-its-iconic-fries-recipe-introduces-signature-fries/articleshow/104290390.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}</ref>
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File:KFC Hot Wings Fries.jpg|Hot wings and fries served in paper buckets
File:16-03-02-Hot-Wings-KFC-Berlin-N3S 3711.jpg|Hot wings menu set sold in Berlin
File:KFC Rice Set (Malaysia) and Chicken Nuggets.jpg|Hot & spicy chicken, colonel rice, coleslaw and nuggets in Malaysia
File:KFC Spaghetti Philippines.jpg|Spaghetti and gravy as sold in the Philippines
File:Pork congee with preserved eggs at KFC Tongzhou Guoyuan (20220711091757).jpg|KFC century eggs and pork congee sold in China in breakfast hours only
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