KFC apologizes for app alert urging orders for Kristallnacht
KFC has apologized for accidentally sending an automated push alert to its app users in Germany that appeared to urge people to order food to commemorate the 84th anniversary of Kristallnacht โ the โNight of Broken Glassโ โ when Nazis terrorized Jews throughout Germany and Austria.
VIDEO: Safe stolen from KFC on Detroitโs east side -- Police seek thieves
DETROIT โ Police are asking for the publicโs assistance in in identifying and locating several people wanted in connection with a burglary that occurred on the Detroitโs east side. According to authorities, it happened Oct. 15, just after 4 a.m. Police said two vehicles -- a light colored SUV and a dark colored minivan -- pulled up to a KFC located in the 3700 block of Gratiot Avenue. Police said four people pried open the door and entered the building while two remained outside as lookouts. A safe was then removed from the restaurant and placed inside the SUV, which then drove off northbound on Mt. Anyone who recognizes the suspects or has any information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5740 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
KFC tests chicken and donuts sandwich
KFC is testing a chicken sandwich held together by donuts in place of a bun. Customers have two options: a chicken and doughnut basket meal for $5.49, which includes chicken tenders or bone-chicken plus a doughnut; or a chicken sandwich for $5.99, featuring a fried chicken patty between two doughnut buns -- the much more exciting option. Or maybe they're just trying to capitalize on some of the chicken sandwich craze. If weird fried chicken sandwich combinations are your thing, KFC also created a Cheetos chicken sandwich over the summer. So this might not be the last of the chicken sandwich game we see from KFC.
Taco Bell now has a vegetarian menu
(CNN) - Taco Bell is debuting a vegetarian section on its newly redesigned menu, which also includes two new items. Those are in addition to its two other existing vegetarian options that will be displayed prominently in a new "Vegetarian Favorites" menu. In total, there are more than a dozen vegetarian items on Taco Bell's menu. Taco Bell emphasized that non-vegetarian items can be made vegetarian by substituting beans for meat. Taco Bell said in a release said it plans to "further innovate in this growing space."
4 things to watch for -- Thursday, August 29th
From Jason Carr: All this chicken sandwich foolishness! And, btw, I had the Popeye's chicken sandwich. All Morning -- Breezy and DryThursday will be breezy and dry with 50s early and upper 70s to near 80 F through the afternoon. Check traffic conditions in your neighborhood hereAll Morning -- Detroit Youth Choir ResultsThey've already made the city of Detroit so proud. We'll be watching tonight to see if the Detroit Youth Choir makes it through to the next round.
KFC selling 'Internet Escape Pod' for $10,000
If you're looking for some quiet time away from technology, an unlikely source has just the product for you this holiday season. KFC is selling an "Internet Escape Pod" on its e-store for $10,000, CNN reports. According to the KFC website, the dome is like a magic force field designed to disrupt the internet coming to and from your devices. The dome is made in the USA out of steel and has a stainless steel mesh cage. KFC's e-store says the product won't be replenished when sold out.