'Just not that good any more.'
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Today, Colonel Harland Sanders, KFC’s founder, would probably be furious if he had to taste some of the food now being served by the world-famous brand he created.
For years, I heard people complain that KFC had lost its once-famous taste, but I did not pay much attention to those criticisms. However, over the past few weeks, I have personally noticed just how badly the quality and taste have declined at several branches.
Many outlets appear to have staff who are not being properly managed. As a taxi operator, I travel to many places while working and often buy food from different KFC branches.
What I have noticed is worrying. In Richards Bay, the chicken tasted stale and poorly prepared. In Umhlali and Shakaskraal, the food lacked flavour and spices. At the branch opposite Phoenix Plaza, the famous KFC taste also seemed to be missing. Once again, it appeared that supervisors or franchise owners were not paying close enough attention to standards.
On several occasions, the chicken tasted as though it had only six or seven spices instead of the famous “11 herbs and spices” the brand is known for.
One has to wonder whether proper quality control is still being maintained.
Colonel Sanders would never have allowed this to happen. KFC franchise owners need to improve standards before smaller takeaway outlets and tikka shops take over their market share. Staff need better supervision, and the product must be prepared properly and consistently.
Customers work hard for their money. If they are paying for KFC, they deserve the quality and taste the brand built its reputation on. | Zahir Danbar Phoenix
With all due respect to my fellow South Africans, day after day we read about citizens expressing support for Israel. I would like to ask just one question: what would you do if your family, friends and relatives had been innocently slaughtered over generations, while much of the world appeared to do nothing?
Can you imagine millions of refugees still waiting to return to the homes and land from which they were displaced, many still holding title deeds to their properties?
Now, for one moment, imagine if this were happening to you, your family and your past generations. Perhaps then we would better understand the pain, anger and suffering involved in this conflict. | Zaid Moola Ladysmith
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