By Kelly Rodenberg Congratulations to this year’s award winners! AKFCF, KFCC, and NCAC presented their most prestigious awards for 2025 at the annual AKFCF Convention in Nashville. These awards recognize the remarkable individuals who have made invaluable contributions to our Association and Brand. We celebrated the best of the best, showcasing the dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment that have propelled our franchise to new heights. Please reach...
Read MoreBy Amber Peoples With the recent passage of the Republican budget blueprint, Congress has paved a way for business-friendly tax legislation to take shape.On April 10, the House of Representatives narrowly adopted the Senate’s revised outline for spending for FY 2025. Passing by only a vote of 216-214, the bill gives Congress the opportunity to proceed with creating legislation that will extend current beneficial provisions of...
Read MoreBy JoAnna Mueller We are very excited to see everyone at this year’s AKFCF Convention in Nashville. It is always such a great opportunity to hear everyone’s stories and learn more about how we can better serve you. That will be particularly salient this year since we will be going directly from the Convention to our Washington, D.C. Spring Fly In. The Government Action Committee will meet...
Read MoreBy Kelly Rodenberg In just a few days, you will embark on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of KFC's legacy at the 2025 AKFCF Convention in Nashville. This esteemed gathering will serve as a platform to share the inspiring stories that have shaped the iconic brand over the past 50 years and the next 50 to come. Kicking off the festivities, AKFCF President Leslie Sharp...
Read MoreBy Kevin Schlutz The Greater Midwest region is happy to be the only region with at least the same number of attendees at this month’s Convention as last year. Looking forward to seeing everyone! The Greater Midwest region will once again be having a summer Board and Membership meeting on June 26-27 at the Hyatt Place in downtown Indianapolis. The meeting will kick off at 9 a.m....
Read MoreBy Kelly Rodenberg We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity at the 2025 AKFCF Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Fortinet!Step into our exclusive video booth and “Share Your Story” with the KFC family. This is your chance to capture your unique KFC journey on video, guided by a series of engaging questions displayed on a video monitor. Reflect on your KFC origin story, share...
Read MoreBy Kelly Rodenberg Sunday, March 232:30 – 3:30 pmGaylord Opryland HotelNashville We can’t tell our story as business owners without the people whose stories define our business every day. We’ll explore how to consistently improve your KFC Operations to deliver exceptional results with emphasis on our leaders, both the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) and Above Restaurant Leader (ARL). Workshop — The Leadership Leverage: Do What is Yours to...
Read MoreBy 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...
Read MoreBy 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...
Read MoreBy 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....
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