More pies on way after unprecedented demand for KFC Pie

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Tuesday 12 June 2012

More pies on way after unprecedented demand for KFC Pie

KFC says more pies are on the way after unprecedented demand for its new KFC Pie caused stocks to run low around the country.

The company said sales of the KFC Pie, which launched last Tuesday, had well exceeded forecast with many stores now either out of stock or running low.

KFC General Manager Brent Kitto said the company had expected the pie to be popular but demand had been even greater than expected. “Production is currently being ramped up and the pie should be back in all stores by the end of the week,” he said.

Developed in New Zealand for Kiwi taste buds and retailing at $4.50, the KFC Pie is available at all KFC stores nationwide* for a limited time.

For more information go to www.kfc.co.nz or www.facebook.com/kfcnz

* Excludes Auckland airport

KFC in New Zealand

New Zealand’s first KFC restaurant opened in Auckland in 1971 serving the Colonel’s Original Recipe chicken. Today, KFC has 97 stores and more than 2,700 staff nationwide, offering great tasting, fresh chicken that keeps customers coming back.

KFC is part of the Restaurant Brands Group. Restaurant Brands is listed on the NZX stock exchange and also owns Pizza Hut, Starbucks and Carl’s Jr.

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