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KFC Company Culture
KFC Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.7/5
KFC's Overall Culture is rated D
KFC CEO
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Sabir Sami
59 /100
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Diversity at KFC
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at KFC have rated Environment, Office Culture, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at KFC
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Women at KFC have rated Environment, Work Culture, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
KFC eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-28
KFC employees are -28% more likely to recommend KFC as a great place to work
| 30% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 58% | Detractors |
Working at KFC
Working at KFC is rated below average by 3708 employees, across various culture dimensions. KFC employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting KFC’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Lexington, KY. See below in detail how working at KFC was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at KFC
D
Overall Company Culture at KFC is rated D
Last updated today
Bottom
20%
KFC ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
KFC Employee Reviews
Out of 1959 KFC employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping KFC improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 70% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 30% |
Positive Reviews From KFC Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Serving customers yhoooo making sure there's product availability in store o remember last year December on Christmas day we were closed. But I decided to work to prepare for the following day took out cob from the chill it's the love I have for my job but there's no encouragement we're unseen q????
- What makes you most happy at work?Making customers smile and I'm turn making my day better.
- What did you like most about the interview process?meeting my new bosses .
Constructive Feedback From KFC Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?They do it relatively fast
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Professionalism, Integrity, Honesty and real leadership, and know how to be happy for someone when they elevate themselves to something better instead of bitterness
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communicating with one another working together instead of having other people do their jobs for them
KFC Company Information
KFC Company Overview
The Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, believes in a world where educational opportunities.
KFC Mission, Vision & Values
KFC Mission Statement
To serve finger lickin' good food to all our customers!
KFC Values
- Hard work
- Hospitality
- Generosity
| Headquarter | Louisville, KY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kfc.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1952 |
| Tel | 502-874-8300 |
| Company Status | Private |
KFC Competitors
KFC competitors include Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Wendy's, and Jack in the Box. KFC ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how KFC compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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KFC Employees
3708 employees at KFC have reviewed KFC across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 3708 KFC employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at KFC are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at KFC, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at KFC are not very pleased with their team. 3708 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at KFC are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at KFC believe the environment at KFC is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at KFC is comfortably fast. About 74% of the employees at KFC work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at KFC are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
KFC employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at KFC report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at KFC have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
66% of KFC employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
KFC employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
45% of KFC employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
KFC employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
52% of KFC employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Joining KFC - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining KFC is that the company was very prepared on their first day. KFC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 68% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
KFC KPIs and OKRs
At KFC 70% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of KFC's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 34 KFC employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 20 have said yes.
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KFC CEO & Leadership
KFC CEO - Sabir Sami
59 /100
KFC’s CEO Sabir Sami started in this role in 2021. Sabir’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Sabir in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Lexington, KY. Sabir Sami’s employees rank KFC in the Bottom 45% for Environment, in the Bottom 40% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 35% for Office Culture. Sami is generally unpopular with KFC employees, but ranks especially low with Non-Binary employees, and by employees in the Legal department and employees in the HR department. However, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to KFC’s competitors, Sabir Sami ranks below both McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski and Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy.
KFC Leadership
The KFC Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Sabir Sami, CMO Andrea Zahumensky, and Coo William Cohen
Sabir Sami CEO / President
Sabir Sami serves as the CEO / President of KFC.
Andrea Zahumensky serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of KFC. Andrea started at KFC in Dec of 2017. Andrea currently... read more
William Cohen Coo
William Cohen serves as the Coo of KFC.
Brian Goldstein Chief Operations Officer
Brian Goldstein serves as the Chief Operations Officer of KFC. Brian started at KFC in Sep of 2013. Brian currently... read more
Andrea Zahumensky Chief Marketing Officer
Andrea Zahumensky serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of KFC. Andrea started at KFC in Dec of 2017. Andrea currently... read more
Thomas Petrecca Vice President of Operations
Thomas Petrecca serves as the Vice President of Operations of KFC. Thomas started at KFC in Sep of 2015. Thomas... read more
Chris Caldwell Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Chris Caldwell serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of KFC. Chris started at KFC in Apr of 2014. Chris... read more
Emmanuel Zoway Managing Director
Emmanuel Zoway serves as the Managing Director of KFC.
Monica Rothgery Chief Operations Officer
Monica Rothgery serves as the Chief Operations Officer of KFC.
KFC Salaries
How much does KFC pay?
How much do people at KFC get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at KFC is $132,692, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,962, or $62 per hour.
At KFC, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $227,712 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,401 annually. Average KFC salaries by department include: IT at $107,642, Customer Support at $71,728, Business Development at $161,617, and Engineering at $141,736. Half of KFC salaries are above $130,962.
1328 employees at KFC rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3937 ratings) while 1270 employees at KFC rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1293 ratings).
Salaries contributed from KFC employees include job titles like Jr Developer, CS Rep, and Sales Associate. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from KFC employees.
Last updated today.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $75k | $75k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $103k | $103k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $130k | $130k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $242k | $242k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $302k | $302k | 100th Percentile |
$132,692*
Average Compensation
$130,962*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
KFC Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at KFC
Diverse employees at KFC score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing KFC in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at KFC across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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KFC Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
KFC PTO
KFC's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 64% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is KFC's 4th most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 8% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. KFC's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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KFC Careers
KFC Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, KFC applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let KFC Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in KFC on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Executive | 22% | |
Customer Support | 11% | |
Sales | 11% | |
Marketing | 11% | |
Other | 11% |
Candidates By Location
Glasgow | 11% | |
|---|---|---|
Owensboro | 11% | |
Carleton | 11% | |
Elizabethtown | 11% | |
New York City | 11% | |
Other | 44% |
KFC Internship Program
Acquiring a position in KFC's Internship Program is generally very difficult. Why intern at KFC? Employees are not so happy at KFC and rate their office perks as good. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. KFC employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 67% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at KFC?
Sales
Very Difficult50%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult25%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships25%
Answered by 4 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding KFC
Who is the CEO of KFC?
KFC CEO is Sabir Sami, their score by employees is 59
What is KFC eNPS?
The eNPS for KFC is -28
What is the salary for Director of Business Development in KFC?
Director of Business Development average salary in the US is 215k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in KFC?
The average salaries for Engineering in KFC is 142k
Who are KFC competitors?
KFC main competitors are Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Wendy's, Jack in the Box
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