Yum! Restaurants International, Canada and its KFC brand has found a new soul mate in its most recent Canadian franchise partner — Soul Restaurants Canada Inc. (“Soul Canada”), an affiliate of Soul Foods Group, which has a 30 year successful track record with the KFC brand.
Effective June 1, 2011, Soul Foods Group takes over the management of 204 KFC restaurants in BC and Ontario through its Canadian affiliate. The company already operates more than 45 successful KFC restaurants in the United Kingdom and was voted Yum! UK franchisee of the year in 2010.
“The KFC Canada team is excited to welcome on-board like-minded partners who appreciate the appeal of the brand — and who, together with our existing franchise partners, understand the benefits of investment and innovation,” says Sabir Sami, Yum! Restaurants International, Canada’s President and General Manager.
“The quality of franchise partners and people in the KFC Canada organization is impressive and we believe the brand will flourish with more support,” explains Aly Janmohamed, President, Soul Foods Group, adding that his company’s UK restaurants are enjoying growth and success.
“Our team is committed to capital investment and a renewed focus on innovation to ensure that KFC reaches its full potential in Canada,” promises Aly Janmohamed.
Sami confirms transition teams are ramping up to help Soul Canada accelerate improvements quickly. “Canadian KFC fans can expect to see an aggressive renovation initiative, customer service upgrades and exciting, innovative new products,” he says.