Overview
- KFC Germany, which began selling a limited-time “Krispy Kebab” on Tuesday, priced it at €7.99 or €11.99 as a menu for a planned two-month run.
- The Bielefeld chain Krispy Kebab says it registered the name in 2017 and accuses KFC of copying it, citing the identical “Krispy” spelling with a K.
- Owner Sergen Kolcu has hired a lawyer, demanded KFC stop using the name, and warned he will sue if the company continues to market the product.
- Initial talks on Monday produced no agreement, while KFC says it is in contact with the chain and frames the name as part of an international rollout used in other European markets.
- A KFC ad set to the song “Alles nur geklaut” drew extra heat, the local chain reports confused customers and fears lost sales across its two company stores and roughly 16 franchises, and options now include a rename, a deal, or a court fight.