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'''KFC''' ('''Kentucky Fried Chicken''') is an American chain of fried chicken fast food restaurants and the world's largest of its kind. It was founded in 1952 by [[Colonel Sanders]]. | '''KFC''' ('''Kentucky Fried Chicken''') is an American chain of fried chicken fast food restaurants and the world's largest of its kind. It was founded in 1952 by [[Colonel Sanders]]. | ||
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[[File:1993 KFC commercial.png|thumb|left|200px|The KFC commercial.]] | [[File:1993 KFC commercial.png|thumb|left|200px|The KFC commercial.]] | ||
| + | In [[1993]], a [[1993 KFC commercial|commercial]], featuring ''[[The Simpsons]]'', was made for a special sale where a two litre bottle of [[7 Up]] was free with a 15-piece chicken bucket, available only in [[Canada]]. | ||
In the same year, another special offer was made and promoted in another commercial featuring [[Homer]] and [[Mr. Burns]]. Customers who bought popcorn chicken combos would receive a collector's cup which had a Simpsons character's face and catchphrase printed front to back (also only available in Canada). | In the same year, another special offer was made and promoted in another commercial featuring [[Homer]] and [[Mr. Burns]]. Customers who bought popcorn chicken combos would receive a collector's cup which had a Simpsons character's face and catchphrase printed front to back (also only available in Canada). | ||
| − | + | [[File:Canadian-kfc-cups.jpg|250px|thumb|right|KFC Simpsons cups (front view)]] | |
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== Other ''Simpsons'' KFC promotions == | == Other ''Simpsons'' KFC promotions == | ||
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In [[2007]], KFC restaurants in [[Belgium]], the [[Czech Republic]], and several other countries promoted ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''. | In [[2007]], KFC restaurants in [[Belgium]], the [[Czech Republic]], and several other countries promoted ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 22:01, August 20, 2016
- For the in-show location, see KFC (location).
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) is an American chain of fried chicken fast food restaurants and the world's largest of its kind. It was founded in 1952 by Colonel Sanders.
In 1993, a commercial, featuring The Simpsons, was made for a special sale where a two litre bottle of 7 Up was free with a 15-piece chicken bucket, available only in Canada. In the same year, another special offer was made and promoted in another commercial featuring Homer and Mr. Burns. Customers who bought popcorn chicken combos would receive a collector's cup which had a Simpsons character's face and catchphrase printed front to back (also only available in Canada).
Other Simpsons KFC promotions
In 1998, KFC restaurants in Australia had a Simpsons tie deal.
In 2003, KFC restaurants in the UK released a line of "Get Sporty" toys.
In 2007, KFC restaurants in Belgium, the Czech Republic, and several other countries promoted The Simpsons Movie.
External links
