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By Shannon Prendiville Get Ready for the NW KFC Spring Meeting & Celebration Apr. 28-29, 2025!Registration is open now!The Northwest KFC Franchisee Association is excited to announce our Spring Meeting and Celebration. The Northwest is set to return to exciting Las Vegas. We’ll be at the Horseshoe Hotel (formerly Bally’s) during our Apr. 28-29, 2025 event, “The Art of Leadership.”We’re developing a fantastic program for our...

By Kelly Rodenberg As the end of the year approaches, I find myself grateful for my 11th year serving as the Executive Director for AKFCF. Whether it has been collaborating with the EC, board, staff, committees, partners, or supporters, I am fortunate to be in the company of such compassionate and knowledgeable leaders. Even more inspiring is the energy each of you continues to give in the...

By JoAnna Mueller Come January, Republicans will control all three levers of power in Washington, D.C. again.Former President Trump secured 312 electoral votes. He swept all the swing states. He also won the popular vote by 2.5 million votes. Over half the country voted for him. As the results came in on election night, it became clear that this wasn’t the rout Democrats were hoping for....

By Kelly Rodenberg KFC Family Encouraged to Submit Nominations AKFCF is now accepting nominations for its prestigious 2025 awards. All AKFCF, NCAC, and KFC awards will be presented during the general sessions at the 2025 Annual AKFCF Convention, giving recipients the opportunity to be recognized in front of their peers. "In the AKFCF family, there is no shortage of individuals, organizations, and groups doing remarkable things to grow...

By Shane Lovato Cheers to the Future! As we embark on new endeavors, it’s customary to raise a glass to the well-being and good fortune of all involved. So, I raise a toast to each of you — our incredible members. The past few years have tested us all. From supply chain disruptions to natural disasters, we've faced numerous challenges. Yet, through it all, we have remained steadfast...

By Kelly RodenbergIf you have not been to a Convention in a few years or this will be your first time, here are some suggestions for making the trip to the Nashville Convention easier. We know it can feel daunting to attend a large Convention and Trade Show for the first time. We've put together a few basic steps to ensure you have an amazing...

By JoAnna Mueller It seems that each election just gets crazier than the last. The 2024 elections certainly have been historic already. The sitting president dropped out of the race and the former president was almost assassinated twice. With absentee and early voting beginning, in some ways, election day is upon us and will be for the foreseeable future. We won’t know the exact results on...

By Tony Cameron Hello from the Northeast. It has been a longtime tradition of the Northeast to honor a franchisee from our past who has paved the way for us, and in some cases is still inspiring us today, with our Timeless Inspiration Award. We present the award annually the night before our Spring RGM Meeting begins. The Award was started by Northeast Past President Mike...

By Kelly Rodenberg Since our 2020 Annual Convention in Nashville, it seems like a new celebrity bar is opening on Broadway every week. Back in June, we toured many of them to select the perfect location for the 2025 Convention’s final night party. Can you guess which one we chose? If you’re a Miranda Lambert fan, you can’t miss her lively spot Casa Rosa Bar and Restaurant located...

By Jennifer Thomas The Southeast region held its annual Summer Board Meeting at the end of July in Nassau, Bahamas. President, Eric Felker, selected a location at Baha Mar (and dates—we were ahead of Hurricane Debby’s arrival!) that was perfect for our franchisees and their families. The agenda included reports from Legal, RSCS, NCAC, GAC, Sponsors, and discussion on business hot topics. The meeting was capped...