Menu
KFC Customer Service Phone, Email, Contacts

KFC
reviews and complaints

www.kfc.com
www.kfc.com

Learn how the rating is calculated

1.3 3466 Reviews
Verified
The authenticity of the customer service contact information for KFC has been meticulously verified by representatives from ComplaintsBoard using our proprietary verification system.
Share
Claim Your Business
Take control of your profile: address complaints and engage with reviews
Write a review File a complaint

KFC complaints 3445

ComplaintsBoard
P
8:10 pm EDT

KFC undersized meal

I paid $28.99 for a 12-piece grilled chicken meal which included 3 side dishes. When I got home and opened the "bucket", it was only about 1/3 full. The size of the chicken pieces was so small, I thought they had started cooking PIGEON! I have written to KFC, but I'm not anticipating an answer. I will not return to KFC. I need the most "bang for my buck" and KFC is no longer a excellent value! Protect your wallet... BOYCOTT KFC!

Read full review of KFC
Hide full review
ComplaintsBoard
C
8:30 pm EDT

KFC this was the worst experience at a restaurant

Visited the drive-thru on 07/05/11 at 17:48. I have visited the drive thru every other Monday night since KFC started the 14 piece meal promotion. It is a great meal for my family. When I go I usually substitute the coleslaw for the macaroni and cheese. I usually get charged an extra $1.00 or so for the substitution.

On this day I went thru the drive thru and requested the 14 piece meal promotion and asked to substitute the coleslaw for macaroni and cheese (as I always do). I was told “we cannot do that”. I explained to her that I usually always go thru the drive-thru and order this way without a problem. I told her if she needs to charge me extra then she can. She then said “there is no way we can do that”. She did not apologize. I then said what type of meal could I get that is comparable price where I could get the mac and cheese. She then said “look at the menu”.

I understand that if it is something that you can no longer do however customer service is important. The best way to tell someone would be “i am sorry we have changed our policy and can no longer do this, if you really would like the mac and cheese you can order ? it is the same type of meal and you will get want you want”.

Instead she says “look at the menu”, “we don’t do that”. The drive thru was not busy and I do not understand why she was so upset.

When I got to the window I asked for the telephone number to complain she then said I will give you the number to our KFC and it our number. I became very upset. This was the WORST experience at a restaurant. I was afraid to eat my food. I ordered the 14 pieces meal without the substitution but I got home and was terrified they spit in my food. It was not a good experience.

Read full review of KFC
Hide full review
ComplaintsBoard
J
8:23 am EDT
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

KFC staff are not hygenic

The staff in the restoran was very unhygenic when it comes to the sauces. They lick their fingers and do not wash their hands before handling the sauces. I was very disgusted by the way they lick their fingers and still dare to hold the food and sauces. They got an A for the service and the cleaniless, but it is all so fake. Other than that, their service was sopoor. I had to wait at least half an hour before it reach my turn.Hope that the KFC in Malaysia take action and hope that it does not continue anymore. It destroys Colonel's reputation. Very bad!

Read full review of KFC
Resolved

The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

Hide full review
ComplaintsBoard
A
1:57 am EDT
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
Featured review
This review was chosen algorithmically as the most valued customer feedback.

our visit to this restaurant was very short lived, we ordered our food, as we had children we went to find a seat, after searching round the restaurant for a table clean ish to sit at we sat down awaiting our food which was delayed due to incompitance, the person serving me went off to take another persons order and didnt take payment for my order, once sat...

View 0 more photos
Read full review of KFC and 10 comments
ComplaintsBoard
J
3:23 pm EDT

KFC coupon not honored

Yesterday, May 6, 2009, Myself and 2 co-workers, went to kfc to get our free 2 pc.grilled meal that we had a coupon for.The one that Oprah announce on her show. The time was 12:05 pm. Two people were in front of us and about 5 in back of us. All of a sudden the girl behind the counter announces "We are no longer honoring the free 2 pc. grilled coupon!" My co-worker asked if they were out of it.(We could see a whole tray of it). And the manager said. No... We said..soooo. You will SELL us a dinner, but not honor your coupon? (the coupon said."while supplies last") The manager stated Yes. I asked what time they opened.she said 10"30 am. Now. it has only been a little over one and a half hours after opening! It is the principal of this matter, not the dollar amount.. Oh by the way, the 5 behind us, left... We should have, however, we only get 1/2 hour for lunch.

Read full review of KFC and 1 comment
Hide full review
1 comment
Add a comment
K
K
krispix318
, US
Aug 28, 2011 12:47 am EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

My thoughts exactly, Thud...and your user name sounds very much like the sound my head made when it hit my table after reading this.

ComplaintsBoard
D
6:52 pm EDT
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
Featured review
This review was chosen algorithmically as the most valued customer feedback.

I work at KFC store #53. I called in Saturday 3 hours before my shift started and told the on duty manager I couldn't come into work Saturday and Sunday because I didn't have a babysitter. And the reason I didn't have a babysitter was because my family was out of town. She called the "GM" to let her know. Then she called me back and said the"GM" said that...

Read full review of KFC and 4 comments
ComplaintsBoard
M
1:34 am EDT
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

KFC bad services

i went in kfc milton keynes bletchley 20-08-2011 at 2 oclock i order of my meal the girl her name was cristy she was tiney n wearing glass .she was very rude n she was very boing very bad services .my wife just said to her can i change my drink she was so rude even she she was looking drunk n she was fighting with staff aswell .i said to her that r u ok .she said u get ur meal its fine i dont wana talk i wana serve more customer even she didnot give me any change back n she she took 10 pound from to me n put in pocket .i said to her can i have my 1 pens back she said sorry till is not working so give u change back on ur table then i siad can i have my recepit she said printer machine is not working .its kfc services n now i dont like to go there with family .even she cant speak english .she was looking different country like europen .so pleas sort out my complaint thanks

Read full review of KFC and 1 comment
Resolved

The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

Hide full review
1 comment
Add a comment
G
G
GoldOpals Opals
Karcultaby, AU
Aug 21, 2011 1:41 am EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

She speaks a different language? Is it too far fetched to extrapolate from this statement and say that the OP is a natural English speaker? Hence, should the OP be able to write English? Seriously; this was so badly written that it was hard to read!

ComplaintsBoard
M
6:34 am EDT
Verified customer This complaint was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

KFC zinger burgers

Good morning, I am a huge fan of kfc and I make use of many kfc's around the gauteng area, but very disapointed with 2 outlets that I use often, them been kfc tembisa and kfc new road in midrand. I always order the streetwise 8 pic and 2 zinger burgers, just the burgers and on many occassions the zinger breast is grilled so much that one can not eat it and have to throw away the zinger burger away. Please can some one do some quality checks on these branches as im sure im not the only one having this problem. Ie they might be reheating the burger breast which is not healthy at all as I do have 10 years resturant experience behind my name. There is a mcdonald's opening soon opposite the new road branch as well as a nandos, which will give the new road branch a run for there money as if it ahppens again I will never use any of these branches ever again.

Read full review of KFC and 1 comment
Hide full review
1 comment
Add a comment
O
O
121 Outsource Customer Care
, ZA
Sep 09, 2011 7:01 am EDT

We thank you for bringing this complaint to our attention. Kindly contact KFC Care Line, the telephone number is displayed on the box. Our you can leave a message on this Complaints Board website and they will relay the message directly to us. Thank You

ComplaintsBoard
L
4:15 am EDT
Verified customer This complaint was posted by a verified customer. Learn more
Featured review
This review was chosen algorithmically as the most valued customer feedback.

I have been watching the ads on tv advertising 50 cent wings. Imagine my surprise when I ordered 6 wings (original recipe) and was charged $5.94. Now, I realise that hot wings were advertised, but I feel a wing is a wing whether it is slathered with sauce or original recipe. Since I was hungry, I took them anyway but was very disappointed that wings do not...

Read full review of KFC and 2 comments
ComplaintsBoard
M
6:39 pm EDT
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

KFC dry bland food

hi, ive have been going to kfc since the 1980s and it was very good, but the last 10 years iy has gone really bad, i have been there a few times and tried 4 different kfcs and everytime i have not enjyed it one bit, the food is never fresh and tender, it is always dry and tasteless, , the portions are very small bits of chicken and the coating is not the same, ive wasted no end of money buying family meals and got home and been dissapointed every time, i regreted buyin it everytime, , , total waste of money, im never going there again and warnin friends how bad it is, tasteless dry food and the pieces are small and dry chicken, there is hardly any meat on them.. and now it comes in bags and not boxs just adds to the poor quality, dont know why it has changed so bad, but your quality is 100% worse, , , kfc use to be so good in the 80s, , you have changed for the worse, , , o dont think you will survive if you keep the standards this low, , , i wont be eatin there again, i wish i could claim back all the money ive wasted there, , ,

Read full review of KFC
Resolved

The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

Hide full review
ComplaintsBoard
C
10:04 pm EDT
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
Featured review
This review was chosen algorithmically as the most valued customer feedback.

I spent $32.36 buying chicken for my family for dinner from this KFC only to find the cole slaw look like it was rotten or bad and the chicken cooked half done and very sloppy and wet. The fish from the other side was however great. I ate a small bit and got sick immediately after eating this chicken. These places need to be inspected more often and I would...

Read full review of KFC
ComplaintsBoard
H
4:36 pm EDT
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
Featured review
This review was chosen algorithmically as the most valued customer feedback.

I'm Mr. Ng. At 25th July 2011 19:30:53, KFC Tesco Sungai Petani, Kedah. At counter 2, your female staff name Aisyah was giving bad service, worst service to me. I'm just request to have less ais drink and my order of snack plate by replacing coleslaw with whipped potato, but your staff do it by showing me her damnly dark face. This is not the first time i...

Read full review of KFC and 7 comments
ComplaintsBoard
S
2:34 pm EDT
Verified customer This complaint was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

KFC bullying/higene

My daughter worked for KFC for over 2 years, she was always happy in her work and was only off sick once, she would go and pick up stock when the manager had run out, a new manager took over and he is not thing short of a woman hater and a bully, he also continued trading with a cockcrouch infestation. Just before the last manager left my daughter got pommission to have her ear pierced a week later he left and this new one started, he mad her take it out but let the others wear thiers, when i phoned up and complain he cut her hours as i had put in a complaint, he has done nothing but bully my daughter for the last few months and as a result she left yesterday, withing hours of her leaving he told all the staff they could wear thier piercings. i think i have a case her for victimisation, bully and harrasment in the work place, also they say the chicken is fresh i know for a fact it is not, i went with her to collect stock and it was all frozen chicken legs which is a trading standards issue .
i will be taking advice and i hope this matter is not going to be brushed under the carpet

Read full review of KFC and 1 comment
Hide full review
1 comment
Add a comment
TwinkleTwinkle
TwinkleTwinkle
Liverpool, GB
Jul 11, 2011 8:51 pm EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

You need to contact ascas and claim constructive dismissal.

ComplaintsBoard
A
10:19 pm EDT
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

KFC stole my money

Gave the Cashier $20...she gave me change for a $10...said she did not remember me giving her a $20. (That was the only bill I had in my wallet!) I did not get my food ($9.10 nor did I get the $10)...If the cashiers do this enough, I guess KFC would not even need to pay them as they would get many $10 bills per day---quite a supplemental payday

Read full review of KFC
Resolved

The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

Hide full review
ComplaintsBoard
C
6:18 pm EDT
Verified customer This complaint was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

KFC food handling

I happen to saw this video clip post by a friend who lived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is disturbing to see the video and wonder if anyone is going to take action on the matter. I don't know how true is the footage but it definitely required the relevant party to come up with good explanation of what is going on? I don't know how the rest react to the video clip but it is horrible enough to put off most of my friends of ever wanting to visit the outlet especially in that particular area KL... It might be from other places but I really have no idea where the exact location is
The video can be watch from following link: https://fbcdn-video-a.akamaihd.net/cfs-ak-ash4/232107/1013/224329784274390_54678.mp4?oh=e740be7763e8453d232aac69e12a15cc&oe=4E173500&__gda__=1310143744_fe905131136c9ebaeebecc762a5f731b

https://fbcdn-video-a.akamaihd.net/cfs-ak-ash4/232107/1013/224329784274390_54678.mp4?oh=e740be7763e8453d232aac69e12a15cc&oe=4E173500&__gda__=1310143744_fe905131136c9ebaeebecc762a5f731b

I hope the involved company can investigate and give a good explanation as this video is tarnishing the company's image. I am one of their loyal customer but after seeing this I start having doubt whether I should order home delivery from them... Please give us an explanation to reinstore customers confidence.

Read full review of KFC and 1 comment
Hide full review
1 comment
Add a comment
D
D
Dou Zhifeng
,
Nov 17, 2008 12:56 pm EST

http://leies2.100webspace.net/news/allmag/view.php?mag=next&issue=975&site=11838451&src=1

KFC sells trash chicken

Not only female assistant Manager Cindy has not corrected the staff to hold trash chicken to sell to visitor's vulgar customs, oneself also participate in which.

The KFC fried chicken, to many Hong Kong people, both the delicacy and is convenient.
A Yuen Long square KFC gate like city, approaches stops work for the day also unceasingly some person of guests to take goes, these visitors send the dream also not to be able to think, in their mouth fried chicken minute minute from dust bin.
Originally this shop staff to catch up with stops work for the day, already extinguishes the stove and abandons in the shop food, bumps into some people near to catch up with anxiously temporarily, then held the fried chicken in the dust bin to sell to the visitor.
But shopkeeper to ask "miserly to count", does not want to reopen explodes the stove waste resources, whatever then in the shop the staff commits evil acts.
Therefore moistens the full contamination in the dust bin the fried chicken, after resume load paper carton, then swallows in visitor's belly.

The West Railway bright screen stands the nearby Yuen Long square, as a result of the good communications, has been neighbor resident's consumption hot spot, in the market KFC fried chicken shop always thrives not vulgarly, resides in the human who compares the distant place also often to drive to take goes.

Witnesses in the shop to hold trash chicken to sell, the first staff Arab League all said that later will not dare to eat the fried chicken again.
Director Arab League Wing puts out a hand into the dust bin to search one round first, before finding, abandoned fried chicken.

She opens out other trash, and has taken the fried chicken.

Subsequently she namely rapidly puts in trash chicken goes the paper carton, prepares the resale to give the visitor again, but in the shop other staff members witness the entire process.

The dust bin holds the chicken
Last week, once held an office Yuen Long square KFC to go delivers goods the staff Arab League entire, hands in the handset fragment to this publication, declared that must kick explodes this shop behind-the-scenes plotting. This section of phantoms pat clearly, but sees this shop clearly female Director Arab League Wing, in the dust bin is going all out to turn looks, finally unarmed ascends fried chicken from the dust bin.
Because the fried chicken also mounts other already food box which abandons, after female director "fing" opens food box, will again hold the fried chicken loads another clean food paper carton, afterward turns around to depart gives the visitor, the staffs who in the shop paces up and down has witness, during had the staff to crack a joke calmly said: "later will not dare to be called the chicken again…", but Arab League Wing will not be serious likely resembles, and will crack a joke the colleague do not hinder her to hold "trash chicken".
The Arab League entire now is willing to bravely step forward to disclose that is because discontented this shop management to food processing technique.
"why not directly to corporation reporting and suit? " last Wednesday, when reporter with Arab League all initially meets then asks him.
"useless, before has the visitor to hit the company to sue hot line suit food to have the unusual smell, selects the knowledge shopkeeper 'the family fine jade' to have passes away makes the suit hot line, on to the corporation enabling person truncation, I has not been the rider (to go) only, the position with artificial lowers, does not make the onamot to keep a promise, but is not the indignation odd, not knows radically must improve, zhong 咁 holds trash to sell the enabling person to eat… Arab League all ablazes with anger the emphasis, the fragment is all day long" is absolutely true, in the hand also has in other shops the staff to hold trash fragment, said when has the need, is willing to bravely step forward to be witness, goes against card all, "the single I, does not still have other riders the staffs to be possible to testify with the shop. "
Yuen Long square KFC pushes every night the garbage truck, in has some completely not edible hometown chicken.

The suit does not have the gate
Had the dust bin to hold the chicken to sell to the visitor event again, originally was because the staff sluggish and must deal with the loss quota which the corporation decided down. This Yuen Long square KFC, Monday solstice, 10:00 pm closes, but 夠 the clock, in the shop the staff too urgent to wait had often not started the clean procedure which stops work for the day, middle including discards cannot sell surplus food. Because goes the time interval similarly to 10:00 pm, if before having the visitor to approach receives the shop, only then to fall goes the order form, in the shop the staff to exempt again the fried chicken, has "摷" to return to food from the dust bin to go the visitor.
"why doesn't wait after 10:00 pm only then discards surplus food? " reporter asks Arab League entire.
"clean must do half clock, finished up changes not early anti- stops work for the day, the class young folks all stop work for the day have the program. Moreover sometimes the department simply not 夠 number of articles or the type deal with go the list, 咁 only has holds before the dust bin is damaged by explosion or the dirt bad chicken, does not pass zhong runes explodes two chicken baa? " Arab League all added after last year entered the duty soon, because he did not know "the custom", therefore he has become one of victims.
"at the beginning at the beginning of does not know not to know the road, after stopping work for the day, still has the food chicken, but detected when food tight chicken, the colleague dark mouth smiles, afterward passed through leans buries the colleague to raise the spot, afterward I did not dare to eat again. " Arab League entire expression, because the company has defined each branch store loss volume, therefore branch store management to preserve the position and each quarter draws bonus and so on, they mostly do not hope, for that one, two go the order form, but runes the fried chicken waste resources, "explodes the multi-chickens with to discard the chicken, adds Canada to bury, two numbers are very big, instead, will discard the enabling visitor, miserly is not short, moreover not anti- stops work for the day. "
Arab League entire disclosure, even if runes the fried chicken, the process probably is only more than twenty minutes, but to caught up with the colleague who stopped work for the day, "held the chicken" from the dust bin always to feel better again spends the much twenty minute time, "when the firewood probably ten five mosquitoes, many colleagues rather punctually stopped work for the day, was not willing to gain many several mosquitoes. "
In the fragment sees, nearby garbage truck's Cindy, paid no attention to the dinner party box to moisten the sewage, also in the same old way took into the shop to sell to the visitor.

Puts on the red unlined upper garment uniform's KFC staff, gives people a hard time squats in the garbage truck "the treasure hunt", when found had formerly fallen the potato hibiscus, the plain rice and the salad meal, he gave Cindy immediately.

Outside every night the Yuen Long square's KFC staff will promote the garbage truck, but when will meet will have goes the order form, in garbage truck's chicken greatly applies.

In the KFC group's office, the assistant city serves Manager Selina to look after two colleagues two sections of fragments, wooden does not have the expression.

Garbage truck young 搵 western-style food
Arab League to confirm that his reporting, was late last Friday, he another section of pieces which patted the incumbent colleague, gave reporter to examine. Saw from the piece that a male staff even followed orders to give people a hard time squats entered nearby the shop in the big garbage truck "the treasure hunt", female assistant Manager Cindy directed in side, when after he found box of already the potato hibiscus meal which discards, immediately gives Cindy which waits in side, but after Cindy has met several meal boxes, then turns the head to turn back in the shop, she simply has not paid attention to the disgusting scene which in the garbage truck the sewage floods, also pays no attention to the dinner party box surface also to moisten the sewage unclean condition.
Arab League entire expression, because the actions of superiors are imitated by subordinates and the colleagues business know day by day laxly, the Yuen Long square's KFC staff already gradually the abnormal behavior will regard as a habit, when he cannot tolerate, speaks when persuades, unexpectedly ends up to turn out is deleted the man-hour, finally he indignant resigns.
"the single I do not walk, still have other people, does not believe you to be possible to ask other already leaving job staff. "
Holds the smelly chicken for the Chinese pear-leaf crabapple
According to another Manager KFC disclosed that KFC is divides by the turnover various shops by the ABCD four levels, the Yuen Long square's branch store approximately has in the idle date three to four ten thousand Yuan turnovers, Saturday and the date approximately has six to seven ten thousand Yuan turnovers, therefore is the second level of B kind of shop, to rise a level shop to seek more Chinese pear-leaf crabapples, this shop management wants the strategic move to leave unavoidably, even if the shopkeeper family fine jade learned about the subordinate to sell to trash hometown chicken the visitor, she will also look but not see, the subordinate strove for in any case conveniently, she asked to hand over the number, everybody had the advantage. "KFC the branch store strip chicken number is a negative number, some people wrestle the performance and want to enable district manager to recognize, the onamot makes desirably the breakage lowly, will be originally supposed to throw the chicken when the good chicken sells, reduces when the loss, may also save the cost, kills two birds with one stone, the strip number does dresses up, the branch store good has the opportunity promotion. " this Manager KFC explained that because zones of different and different store front greatly thin factor influence, when the corporation weighs the branch store management the performance, by the multi-number of terms according to the synthesis performance will be the criterion, if the turnover will be high, but the breakage also will be simultaneously huge, will then not be the good whole performance.
In Yuen Long square KFC, feeds greatly nips the hometown chicken the customer, has a dream could also not think that has the possibility is the food "trash chicken".

"I have with the shopkeeper have said that 佢 seems is not serious, 佢 with own eyes has seen, does not have the reason not to know, possibly to rise a level shop, thinks the Chinese pear-leaf crabapple minute. " Arab League all pointed out that a level shop management each quarter Chinese pear-leaf crabapple, are approximately more than the B level shop several thousand Yuan.
This Tuesday in the morning, reporter separately arrives at the Yuen Long square KFC and the KFC corporation tries to prove, in Yuen Long Square Shop's Cindy, will die the mouth not to recognize once ascended food and the sell in the garbage truck, sued latter reporter to the corporation, but corporation's staffs used a pretext group CEO Huang Jinhong coincidentally not in the company. In several pass through under the transition, reporter can serve Manager Selina with the female assistant city the meeting, and will concern the fragment examines carefully to her. After she looks at the fragment, only constantly the mouth obstructed said that "咁 the type good difficult to conclude held tight Mie, was inferior 咁, you remained two sections of pieces, waited for me to study slowly first! "
As for before had receives the similar suit, Selina assert says does not have, was also not willing to explain in detail, reporter pressed again can investigate thoroughly and apologizes to the visitor, she also had nothing the response.
In September, the American KFC Corporation once the high-sounding talk place, shipped by the strict security and the armored vehicle, foundation member Colonel Saunders used ten one kind of fragrant Xin material name which personally the pencil wrote down and mixes the proportion the program, but great distance 夠 two month's, the Yuen Long square's KFC staff actually did not blow out in the dust bin holds the chicken to sell.
Ill difficult not to have claimed damages
According to Attorney Liang Yongkeng indicated that even if the visitor afterward learned about has eaten unclean or were not according to correct program processing food, if does not have any loss, like but therefore the body ill must be hospitalized or stay in hospital and so on, this visitor is carries on very difficultly to the related food civil claims damages, ", because does not have the loss, is exactly does not have claims damages, but the visitor may go to departments and so on Shihuanshu to sue, when is another way asks for the justice. "
News informer

KFC sells trash chicken
Writing: Dou Zhifeng, Lei Bin
Photography: Wei Ping, Tian Jun
mailto:news@nextmedia.com

ComplaintsBoard
C
1:17 am EDT
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

KFC workers

KFC, one of my families favorite places to eat, and still is, but on July 3, 2011 at approximately 7:20 pm, we went to eat at KFC in New Ulm, MN. We were trying to decide if we should order separate meals or a bucket, and decided with a bucket. I asked what all came with the bucket, he told me and I said fine, that's what we'll have. When we finished and I went to throw my trash away I noticed a cicular ad stand showing that a bucket on Sundays was $10.00 for 10 pieces. I just paid $18 some dollars for my 8 pc. bucket. I went up to the counter, they were not busy inside and just asked this worker why no one mentioned the special to me. I said I could have gotten over twice the chicken for half the price. A younger gal, not the one that even took my order, then preceded to tell me in a very condescending (actually snotty is more like it), "we don't have to". And I said well that is not very good c.s. and if you have specials they should either be on the wall where you can see them as you come in, this stand is after you order past the beverage fountain. You don't see it until after you order. I just politely said, "well, don't you just think it would be the right thing to mention the special if someone is actually ordering a bucket?' She told me, "the manager said not to unless they ask". Well I did not believe any manager would say that, but then the manager on duty that night came up and asked me if there was a problem and I just explained the situation to him and all he did was look down at the cash register. I stood there for about 30 seconds with him still looking down at the cash register and then he just walked away. Didn't acknowledge me or anything. I have worked in the fast food business, on their side, and also at Target and would never, ever have treated a customer like that. I never raised my voice, I was very calm and just wanted to be treated like I was a good customer. We eat at KFC at least 4-6 times a month. This is the place we go to most of the time and never been treated like this before. There were also some older women in there that, as I went up to talk to the manager told me that they were very disappointed in the service and lack of respect.

Read full review of KFC and 2 comments
Resolved

The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

Hide full review
2 comments
Add a comment
D
D
dcombs
, US
Jul 06, 2011 2:22 am EDT

Did you email KFC? I always do that with a company if I am not satisfied with something.

B
B
boo boos
Rockford, US
Jul 06, 2011 1:23 am EDT

Anyone that's in customer service should know that. And any manager that acts like that needs to be fired

ComplaintsBoard
A
8:11 pm EDT
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

KFC discrimination

Last month my daughter applied for a job at the new KFC in Bishop Auckland she filled in the form on-line and the next day they had e-mailed her back and said that she dosent have any experience for the job, how can she get the expericence when places like this wont give her a job. She has the qualifcations to do the job.

Read full review of KFC and 3 comments
Resolved

The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

Hide full review
3 comments
Add a comment
C
C
Conker13
Bishop Auckland, GB
Jun 22, 2013 2:43 pm EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

We have just visited bishop auckland kfc, i had to clean my own table with a napkin to then sit on crumbs, opposite me i was faced with dirty tables and chairs, also they got our order wrong so they had to start again, also the very young staff were not washing there hands inbetween cleaning a machine, swinging a tea towel around, drinking their milkshake and serving customers, we were in there for over half an hour and not one member of staff came to clean tables which every one if them were dirty, the bins were full to the brim, when i finally got my food my burger looked like it had been theough a bush backwards so i had to take it all apart and rearrange it and my fries were cold, not a pleasant neal at all, and i will never eat there again, im a chef snd im aware of all legislations of cleaning, customer service and quality control!

M
M
Mikey007
San Diego, US
Jul 05, 2011 11:17 pm EDT

TheLoveFist V quit going behind me and casting negative votes! you freakin lunatic!

M
M
Mikey007
San Diego, US
Jul 05, 2011 8:32 pm EDT

what do you and your daughter considered experienced? could the problem be, she is overqualified? what is your daughters employment history? employers want someone that will stay for the long haul. overqualifieds usually demand more money or easily become dissatisfied with the job in a short while. also there is a difference in applying for floor sweeper/counter cleaner or supervisor. floor sweeper/counter cleaner doesn't need experience, but managerial employment requires experience.

ComplaintsBoard
V
3:36 pm EDT
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

KFC bad service

I will never buy anything from kfc thabazimbi, the food is always far over holding time and never hot & fresh. Especially the hot wings and pops. At two different occasions I bought chicken and ask for the keel that they just put in something else and ignore my request. After waiting 40min on the 29th of june for a variety bucket I left. When I got home all the pieces wasn't there I phoned and the manager asked for my adress to send the chicken... I'm still waiting. I will rather drive 140km to ellisras kfc if I feel like kfc again.

Read full review of KFC and 1 comment
Resolved

The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

Hide full review
1 comment
Add a comment
O
O
121 Outsource Customer Care
, ZA
Sep 09, 2011 6:55 am EDT

We thank you for bringing this complaint to our attention. Kindly contact KFC Care Line, the telephone number is displayed on the box. Our you can leave a message on this Complaints Borad website and they will relay the message directly to us. Thank You

ComplaintsBoard
S
9:23 pm EDT
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

KFC small pieces / rancid food in order

July 2, 2001 - went thru drive-thru - odered a 4 pc meal - they used to come with 2 sides - thid only came with 1 side - was supposed to be 2 drumsticks / 2 thigh pieces. the chicken drumsticks were very small pieces - 2 bites and you were done - the thigh pieces were also very small and had part of the spine attached - i bite and you were done with those. The side was mashed potatoes and gravy - wow! maybe tablespoon and half og potatoes covered with gravy - i also order a side of coleslaw - took 1 bite - it was rancid. No i didnt go back - i paid cash - $13.01 - i asked for a receipt - she said being as i paid in cash i didnt get a receipt. Being on a limited social security this was to have been wnough for 2 meals for me - so much for that - it all went in the garbage. I will not go back there and i will tell everyone i know never to go there. You DO NOT get your money's worth anymore from this particular franchise restaurnat of KFC.

Sharon M.

Read full review of KFC and 1 comment
Resolved

The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

Hide full review
1 comment
Add a comment
R
R
reefercat
, US
Jul 04, 2011 9:14 pm EDT

We need to know the size of your pie-hole relative to the drumstick, and your girth, before passing judgment.

ComplaintsBoard
M
2:29 am EDT
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

KFC cleanliness

I have gotten this web address from Facebook. It has been circulated around.
There fore, to whom it may concern, I am a regular drive through customer of KFC.
By seeing this video from Facebook, it makes me hesitate to buy KFC again.
The web address is as below,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EvkgwDbSpc&feature=player_embedded
I don't want to eat chicken with shoe flavours. Please investigate this. Thanks!

Read full review of KFC and 7 comments
Resolved

The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

Hide full review
7 comments
Add a comment
C
C
Cooperwqpg
Winnipeg, CA
Oct 10, 2014 11:33 am EDT

You obviously have mental issues that need to be dealt with.

S
S
shirley779
, MY
Aug 03, 2014 11:57 am EDT

On 3/8/14 09:32pm i called up KFC delivery call centre made a order. I received my order 09:55pm, once i wan to enjoy my dinner. I saw my the order item wrong sending to me, i call up KFC delivery centre again. Let the call operater know, he check with the order branch manager. Then he inform me that will resend me the replacement item. I was waiting for a hours call again(3/8/14 10:59 pm) the centre, the call operater told me their should be on the way send to me. At last i did't receive my replacement item, wan to call up double oso can't do it. Because KFC Delivery Malaysia call centre only operation 11am -11pm daliy.

The KFC Branch that send my order is 1, Jln Puchong kg Muhibbah Zone: B2

Rgds
Shirley

P
P
Pearly Koh
, MY
Dec 24, 2012 6:06 am EST

What happen to your promo on the Doraemon Pillow? I just saw the advertisement on my facebook last week and today I went to KFC at Setia Alam and the manager told me that the pillow offer is over. If your offer is only for a week please state the date of duration so people will know. Another thing is your outlet in Setia Alam always don't have free gift for drive-thru purchase with KFC car sticker. 8 out of 10 times my purchase is without free gift, excuse given "NO STOCK". This is so lame. It never happen to other fast food outlet. Why KFC is so poor in maintaining their stock. If KFC are can't afford in giving free gift for 24 hours outlet please don't provide car sticker and follow what other fast food are doing. I have found that KFC staff attitude are very poor. When customer ask the manager question on the air-con not working properly, they will just answer "em, ah, oh". What type of standard is this. Did KFC management send their managers for training or they just appoint "TOM, DICK & HARRY" to be manager. Can get cheap labour. Please answer this complaint and don't be a ostrich.

T
T
TBY
, SG
Feb 11, 2012 12:39 pm EST
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

Upon viewing the youtube on the KCF icity outlets incident. It's disgutsing, unnessesory & tanished the KFC Malaysia image 2012.
When sudden in demand arise and long Q from customer, the leader incharge and manager shall observe the stock availability and decide to make a cut-off order to those affected, so that customers is inform an advance of the limited stock, with this innatiative taken in first place, the customers is more than happy to accept . I opinion the icity outlet Manager shall take the responsibility and accountability for failing to act inadvance and also intervence the staff behaviour.
I would suggest KFC Malaysia to re-look the current recruitments policy for the middle & entry level staff, there is needs to redefine the current policy where the new staffs shall be trained on customers services with basic knowledged of handling sudden crisis through the courses and examinition inorder to qualify the staff competency with the job requirements. this will enchance higher standard of the KFC staffs like Mc Donald & others.
Regard. TBY (S'PORE)

H
H
haruko_kaede
, MY
Jul 06, 2011 3:31 pm EDT

I will not go to KFC, i will tell my family members to tell their friends and relatives about this video and don't ever go to KFC and i will tell my friends and let them spread the news to their friends, family members and relatives that KFC is nothing but serving low quality and low hygiene of food. The video in youtube will be shared worldwide. Unless KFC do something for it because KFC mistake is: They hired staff who have tarnished their own reputation.

C
C
CTinellw
, MY
Jul 05, 2011 1:02 pm EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

KFC promised the customer with quality assurance. After watching the video from youtube, I don't think that KFC keeps their promises. I'm a regular customer of KFC and now, I don't think I will stop by KFC for my breakfast or lunch anymore. It's disgusting seeing it and it's sickening after imagining me eating the dirty chicken. Where is the quality? Personal cleanliness, well, I don't see it. I really do hope that the management of KFC search these guys and sack them out of this F&B field. I also do hope to hear from the management of KFC..
Here is the youtube link and as for now, it's still available:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY3Hungma8s&feature=player_embedded

H
H
Hafizah86
, MY
Jul 04, 2011 6:25 pm EDT
Verified customer This comment was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

I agree! Totally agree! After watching this video I am so hesitant towards KFC service! The youtube video has been removed. But i just saw this from facebook maybe its the same. KFC management pls answer! https://fbcdn-video-a.akamaihd.net/cfs-ak-ash4/232121/701/230450766978685_42666.mp4?oh=4e11c51cc834b7577f655fd2486eaa1a&oe=4E149600&__gda__=1309971968_6fce21cacee21b3d8fcf5d39455fba94

About KFC

KFC, also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a fast-food restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken. The company was founded in 1930 by Harland Sanders, who developed a unique blend of 11 herbs and spices that is still used in KFC's recipe today.

KFC has grown to become one of the largest fast-food chains in the world, with over 23,000 locations in more than 140 countries. The company is known for its signature fried chicken, which is available in a variety of flavors and styles, including original recipe, extra crispy, and spicy.

In addition to its famous fried chicken, KFC also offers a range of sides, including mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and biscuits, as well as sandwiches, wraps, and salads. The company has also introduced a number of new menu items in recent years, including chicken tenders, popcorn chicken, and chicken wings.

KFC is committed to providing high-quality food and service to its customers, and the company has implemented a number of initiatives to improve the customer experience. These include a focus on cleanliness and hygiene, as well as the use of sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.

Overall, KFC is a beloved fast-food chain that has become a staple in many communities around the world. With its delicious fried chicken and commitment to quality and service, it is no wonder that KFC continues to be a popular choice for fast food lovers everywhere.

KFC Customer Reviews Overview

KFC, also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a popular fast-food chain that specializes in fried chicken. The restaurant has received a significant number of reviews from customers, and the majority of them are positive.

One of the most significant positive points of KFC is the taste of their fried chicken. Customers have praised the restaurant for its delicious and crispy chicken, which is seasoned with a unique blend of herbs and spices. The restaurant also offers a variety of sides, including mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and biscuits, which have also received positive reviews.

Another positive point of KFC is its affordability. Customers have noted that the restaurant offers a good value for the price, with many menu items being reasonably priced. The restaurant also frequently offers deals and promotions, which customers appreciate.

KFC's customer service has also received positive reviews. Customers have noted that the staff is friendly and helpful, and that orders are typically prepared quickly and accurately. The restaurant's cleanliness and hygiene have also been praised by customers.

Overall, KFC has received mostly positive reviews from customers. The restaurant's delicious fried chicken, affordability, and excellent customer service are among its most significant strengths.
How to file a complaint about KFC?

1. Log in or create an account: Ensure you are logged into your ComplaintsBoard.com account. If you do not have an account, please register by providing the necessary information and verifying your email address.

2. Navigating to the complaint form: Once logged in, locate the 'File a Complaint' button situated at the top right corner of the website and click on it to access the complaint form.

3. Writing the title: In the 'Complaint Title' field, concisely summarize the main issue you have encountered with KFC. Make it specific and clear, such as "Incorrect Order at KFC Downtown Branch" or "Poor Customer Service at KFC on Main Street".

4. Detailing the experience: In the complaint description, provide a detailed account of your experience. Mention the location and date of the incident, the nature of the problem (e.g., food quality, hygiene, customer service), and any specific details like order number or employee names if relevant. Describe any communication you've had with KFC staff and the outcome. If you attempted to resolve the issue, include those steps and KFC's response. Explain how this experience has personally affected you, such as causing inconvenience, health issues, or financial loss.

5. Attaching supporting documents: Attach any relevant documents or images that support your complaint, such as receipts, photos of the product, or correspondence with the company. Be cautious not to include sensitive personal information in the attachments for your own security.

6. Filing optional fields: Use the 'Claimed Loss' field to indicate any monetary loss you have incurred due to the issue. In the 'Desired Outcome' field, specify what you would consider a satisfactory resolution from KFC, whether it's a refund, an apology, or another form of compensation.

7. Review before submission: Carefully review your complaint for clarity, accuracy, and to ensure all relevant details have been included. Check for spelling and grammar errors to make your complaint as professional and credible as possible.

8. Submission process: After reviewing your complaint, click the 'Submit' button to officially file your complaint on ComplaintsBoard.com.

9. Post-Submission Actions: Keep an eye on your ComplaintsBoard.com account for any updates or responses to your complaint. You may receive feedback from KFC or from other users who have had similar experiences, which can be helpful in resolving your issue.

Overview of KFC complaint handling

KFC reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Oct 3, 2006. The latest review Service order was posted on Apr 15, 2024. The latest complaint Drive through times and messed up order was resolved on Jan 03, 2020. KFC has an average consumer rating of 1 stars from 3466 reviews. KFC has resolved 234 complaints.
Ratings on other sites
Trustpilot
Trustpilot
2.4
3573 reviews
Trust badge
Collect Your Trust Badge
Be recognized for outstanding customer service
  1. KFC contacts

  2. KFC phone numbers
    +1 (800) 225-5532
    +1 (800) 225-5532
    Click up if you have successfully reached KFC by calling +1 (800) 225-5532 phone number 4 4 users reported that they have successfully reached KFC by calling +1 (800) 225-5532 phone number Click up if you have UNsuccessfully reached KFC by calling +1 (800) 225-5532 phone number 9 9 users reported that they have UNsuccessfully reached KFC by calling +1 (800) 225-5532 phone number
    +1 (949) 218-4453
    +1 (949) 218-4453
    Click up if you have successfully reached KFC by calling +1 (949) 218-4453 phone number 0 0 users reported that they have successfully reached KFC by calling +1 (949) 218-4453 phone number Click up if you have UNsuccessfully reached KFC by calling +1 (949) 218-4453 phone number 1 1 users reported that they have UNsuccessfully reached KFC by calling +1 (949) 218-4453 phone number
    +1 (502) 874-8100
    +1 (502) 874-8100
    Click up if you have successfully reached KFC by calling +1 (502) 874-8100 phone number 0 0 users reported that they have successfully reached KFC by calling +1 (502) 874-8100 phone number Click up if you have UNsuccessfully reached KFC by calling +1 (502) 874-8100 phone number 0 0 users reported that they have UNsuccessfully reached KFC by calling +1 (502) 874-8100 phone number
    Executive Director
    More phone numbers
  3. KFC emails
  4. KFC headquarters
    1900 Colonel Lane, Louisville, Iowa, 40213, United States
  5. KFC social media
KFC Category
KFC is related to the Fast Food Chains category.

Our Commitment

We stand for unbiased reviews

We make sure all complaints and reviews are from real people sharing genuine experiences.

We help resolving issues

We offer easy tools for businesses and reviewers to solve issues together. Learn how it works.

We advocate freedom of speech

We support and promote the right for reviewers to express their opinions and ideas freely without censorship or restrictions, as long as it's respectful and within our Terms and Conditions, of course ;)

We ensure transparent and fair ratings

Our rating system is open and honest, ensuring unbiased evaluations for all businesses on the platform. Learn more.

We care about your privacy

Personal details of reviewers are strictly confidential and hidden from everyone.

We are easy, free and open to everyone

Our website is designed to be user-friendly, accessible, and absolutely free for everyone to use.