The first KFC outlet in Nigeria opened at Ciity Mall Lagos this past Monday (December 14). It's dietary downhill from here on out. :lol:

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The first KFC outlet in Nigeria opened at Ciity Mall Lagos this past Monday (December 14). It's dietary downhill from here on out

oh God no........we dont need fat kids in nigeria. . .and even fatter adults. . .damn. .they should restrict such outfits to the international airports. . .

I heard the KFC outfit is in the City Mall, Onikan Lagos.

Can they be kicked out?

The local industry is growing and doesn't need their competition.

oh boy! here we go

you nigerians should appreciate kfc coming to nigeria, its just chicken not burger, chicken is not fattening like meat, about time international restuarants exposure to subsahara africa instead of focusing on south africa and north africa.

The begining of a Globalised Nigeria.

Nigeria will soon become the Indonesia of Africa.

Africa is on the edge of an obesity epidemic in its middle classes. This combined with a poor health infrastructure and lack of gyms will be a disaster as the ensuing diabetes, hypertension, heart diease etc will not be treated.

Stop this complaining nonsense. If KFC, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell etc wants to come to Nigeria, so what? Let them come. Damned if they do, damned if they don't. Globalization means expanding your horizons. If you don't like KFC then go get your cholesterol fix at Nigeria's own Southern Fried Chicken.

who ever is complaining has never been to mr. biggs its horrible. i know what will be shown on kfc's menu will actually be served not like every other nigerian fast food restaurant. the food never comes out like the picture. and so wat if they get fat. it will stop the whole african stereotype that africans are malnutrious.

Well, here we go. :lol: American franchises are like a plague; once one gets in they all come flooding in behind it. :lol: I'll give it 4 months before big dady McDonald's show up, and via the fact of that KFC and Taco Bell are sister companies.. that franchise is basically already in Nigeria via the KFC there; once the KFC is up and running good expect them to add the Taco Bell operations into the outlet.

By the way, last year I remember reading that Wal-Mart was strongly considering developing an outlet in both Lagos and Calabar in the near future and a manufacturing and distribution plant in the new Lekki FTZ.

This is sad news for Nigeria. Middle class is already fat, now American steroids are in. God know what will happen.

what happened to Naija's fast food?

I really hope that all this companies dont destroy the local businesses.

Nigeria is doing well with all the small businesses, all this new companies can affect the small businesses.

It is better for many individuals to be CEOs of their own companies like Nigeria already has.

I say NO to giant Wall Mart supermarkets and cooperate restaurants like McDonalds.

If we assessed our local outlets I am more than sure that many of them are unhealthy.

It isn't like KFC will be bringing something new.

Nigerians already suffer from diabetes, hypertension etc.

and why are you guys scared of competition when companies like KFC for example have not taken the shine out of local outlets in countries such as South Africa etc.

it is actualy in countries such as Australia that these companies take over the indigenous outlets.

While I personally abhor the greasy and unhealthy fare served up by most fast food places (local and foreign), there is hardly any danger of an obesity epidemic here in Nigeria, where the vicissitudes of daily living more than substantively replicates the most dedicated gym and fitness regime for most residents -- and of course where the tasty lore and even tastier pricing of the indigenous fare served up by most bukateria essentially reduces these fast food outlets to the occasional novelty for a large segment of the population.

Furthermore, there is very little danger of indigenous outlets being put out of business, with million of mouths to feed just herein Lagos alone (and multiple more nationwide). At worst, what would likely occur would be a sharper segmentation of the market -- for instance, most of the middle and upper classes would patronize the foreign outlets and the price premium they are likely to command, while some of the middle and lower classes would stick with the local outlets (who tend to have a number of local dishes on their menu).

who ever is complaining has never been to mr. biggs its horrible. i know what will be shown on kfc's menu will actually be served not like every other nigerian fast food restaurant. the food never comes out like the picture. and so wat if they get fat. it will stop the whole african stereotype that africans are malnutrious.
Mr. Biggs primary problem is that its partial franchising system (for some not all outlets) have made quality control difficult. However, it's Village Kitchen fare for the most part is still relatively very good.

I can't imagine some childish comments made here. I think KFC will make the local food chain franchises to work better in improving their menu and the nutritional contents. The malnurished Africans can now have better food(not meant for any contention).

I think Nigerians are always scared of new things coming into their country. It's a shame that a country as large as Nigeria with over 140 million people is not globalized.

I can't imagine some childish comments made here. I think KFC will make the local food chain franchises to work better in improving their menu and the nutritional contents. The malnurished Africans can now have better food(not meant for any contention).


So KFC is your idea of "better food"

and KFC will keep Nigerians from being malnurished :ohno:

Do you even know anything about the food served at KFC ?

This is a link showing KFC's nutritional data

http://www.fastfoodnutrition.org/r-nutrition-facts/KFC-item.html

Also, I did a quick google search and stumbled on this:

The Dangers of Kentucky Fried Chicken (http://www.enlita.com/health-articles/diet-nutrition/dangers-kentucky-fried-chicken)

I think Nigerians are always scared of new things coming into their country. It's a shame that a country as large as Nigeria with over 140 million people is not globalized.

Only a fool accepts anything without trying to find out what it is all about.
We Nigerians are not fools.

Only a fool accepts anything without trying to find out what it is all about.
We Nigerians are not fools.This what has being existing in developed countries and some developing countries for long. I don't get your idea here.

There is always bad side to everything and don't forget to get wrong information about KFC when you seek to look for that.

Don't be a fool ,pal!

you guys are talking as if this one kfc will destroy nigeria. you guys make me laugh.

I can't imagine some childish comments made here. I think KFC will make the local food chain franchises to work better in improving their menu and the nutritional contents. The malnurished Africans can now have better food(not meant for any contention).

I think Nigerians are always scared of new things coming into their country. It's a shame that a country as large as Nigeria with over 140 million people is not globalized.

:lol::lol::lol:

Don't think that "nutritional contents" and KFC go hand-in-hand.

you guys are talking as if this one kfc will destroy nigeria. you guys make me laugh.
On the contrary, KFC and such others will generate plenty of new jobs (from suppliers to mangers to servicers) and healthy competition (including price competition, hopefully). But any notion (such as FOTC's) that KFC is a nutritional upgrade is patently laughable.
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So KFC is your idea of "better food"

and KFC will keep Nigerians from being malnurished :ohno:

Do you even know anything about the food served at KFC ?

This is a link showing KFC's nutritional data

http://www.fastfoodnutrition.org/r-nutrition-facts/KFC-item.html

Also, I did a quick google search and stumbled on this:

The Dangers of Kentucky Fried Chicken (http://www.enlita.com/health-articles/diet-nutrition/dangers-kentucky-fried-chicken)

Geez, you've got to love how people blame others for their own bad choices. I go to KFC a few times a month and I almost always get their grilled chicken or salad. Nobody forces you to order food options you know may be bad for you. That's why YOU have choices. I personally go mostly to the El Pollo Loco chain here in California because all their chicken is flame grilled.

Almost all fast food restaurants in Nigeria serve the same high calorie, fat, cholesterol and starch loaded food you are criticizing KFC and other American food outlets for. You are seriously kidding yourself if you think going to Mr Biggs and ordering jollof rice and beef, or fried rice, or meat pies, or moin moin, fried plantain, or beef burger or scotch eggs etc is healthy food. Puhleez.

Joblessbeggar says it best about the fact that Nigerians appear healthier due to the rigors of daily living replicating going to a gym and not necessarily to eating healthier food. An American will drive one block to go pick up a pizza. A Nigerian will walk there. And let's not forget that the life expectancy in US is 78 years and in Nigeria it's 47 years, food choices be damned.

I can't imagine some childish comments made here. I think KFC will make the local food chain franchises to work better in improving their menu and the nutritional contents. The malnurished Africans can now have better food(not meant for any contention).
Your saying that greessy chicken is better than african cuisine? where are you from?

do you even know what your saying? errrrr

Your greessy homeboy Chicken will not increase anything other than diabetese, hipertension and a couple jobs.

I think Nigerians are always scared of new things coming into their country. It's a shame that a country as large as Nigeria with over 140 million people is not globalized.

Its not that they are scred you low tech ill informed, they want to preserve their market from being flooded .

and you think letting every garbage in your house makes it better?.
Have you ever hard of Aunthenticity? i don't think you even know the word.

Welcome to a globalising and modernizing Nigeria.

I have waited for this news so long.....it should have happend already in the 1980s but better now than never.

Its not that they are scred you low tech ill informed, they want to preserve their market from being flooded .

and you think letting every garbage in your house makes it better?.
Have you ever hard of Aunthenticity? i don't think you even know the word.

Sorry, but this statement is garbage. As we move towards globalization, we have to provide food choices that appeals to a wide variety of people, not just Nigerians. You must cater to tourists, business folks and other casual foreigners or visitors even from other parts of Africa that don't care to try "authentic Nigerian cuisine". Nobody must be forced to eat food they don't want to eat. I have friends that have been to China, Eastern Europe, South America and even UK and will only eat in restaurants they are familiar with or accustomed to back in the US. I, for one, almost always refuse to eat at any restaurant I can find back home in the US. I like trying new foods at least once. But that's just me. To each their own.

On the contrary, KFC and such others will generate plenty of new jobs (from suppliers to mangers to servicers) and healthy competition (including price competition, hopefully). But any notion (such as FOTC's) that KFC is a nutritional upgrade is patently laughable.
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I know that you have always fooled yourself here,from population matters to buisness. I think you just only find interest in laughing at people who air their opinions different from yours.

Mock yourself,pal!

Sorry, but this statement is garbage. As we move towards globalization, we have to provide food choices that appeals to a wide variety of people, not just Nigerians. You must cater to tourists, business folks and other casual foreigners or visitors even from other parts of Africa that don't care to try "authentic Nigerian cuisine". Nobody must be forced to eat food they don't want to eat. I have friends that have been to China, Eastern Europe, South America and even UK and will only eat in restaurants they are familiar with or accustomed to back in the US. I, for one, almost always refuse to eat at any restaurant I can find back home in the US. I like trying new foods at least once. But that's just me. To each their own.

Well, i have no problem having foreign food for foriegners in the country. my only concern is that, it must be very limited. only Downtown area, the Airport and Hotels should cary these greessy things. If they are healthy, then they can everywhere.

Why is a single outlet causing such fear in Nigeria? And, somebody got the nerves to say here that he wants Nigerian food franchise to open outlets in USA just the way the Chinese are doing.

What is happening in Nigeria is amazing!

Just a few years ago Mr Biggs was only in Lagos with not up to 10 restaurants.

Now they have over 200 all across Africa, the same is happening with many other companies.

Kfc and other western companies should have started in the country ages ago, to grow the industry and help with the development, but no they didnt care about Africa.

Now they just want to take advantage.

I think the local businesses should protest their presence.

I know that you have always fooled yourself here,from population matters to buisness. I think you just only find interest in laughing at people who air their opinions different from yours.

Mock yourself,pal!
Dude, you must mistake me for someone else, since I do not laugh at the obviously challenged. :ohno:

Meanwhile, please don't distract from this thread with your childish personal attacks (thankfully I have personally learned to ignore your usual obtuse stereotypes) and stick to the substantive issues or kindly allow those so interested to proceed. Thanks in advance.

For your information please watch this and say if this will be good for Afrique:


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For your information please watch this and say if this will be good for Afrique:
I still contend that Nigerians should be accorded a wide range of culinary options and should be free to eat whatever foods they please. But there is a reason that several countries, states and municipalities now require both content and caloric disclosure for fast foods, and any suggestions that such foods are a nutritional upgrade is frankly a sick joke.

Nice Jobs

http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c54102/x2_6477b0

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See, KFC always employs locals because they are franchise based anyways, so the store is actually operated by Nigerians.

KFC promises employment, opens in Nigeria

The Managing Director of Devyani Interna-tional (Nigeria) Limited, Marc J.B. Schreuder, has said that the coming of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) into the Nigerian market, would help the country in achieving her Millenium Development Goals(MDGs) as more employment opportunities would be made possible.

He said during the official opening of Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet that focus would be placed on employing more Nigerians. The food outlet’s resolve is to be a job provider as well as help reduce the number of the unemployed.

KFC, one of the world’s greatest brands with fanatics in quality fresh chicken , superior food tasting and signature recipes, came to the country through a franchise arrangement between Devyani International (Nigeria) Limited,RJ Corp of India and Chellarams Plc.

Speaking further, Shreuder said the mission of KFC in the country is ‘to sell great food in a fast,extremely friendly enviroment that appeals to a wide range of consumers with good living and fun in mind’.

He added that KFC is the largest chicken restaurant brand in the world with 13,000 outlets in 118 nations and have set benchmark in the QSR industry with its original recipe in fried chicken.

He said that KFC under YUM! Restaurants International (YRI), is focused on helping the developing countries as $39 m has been expended into the UN world food programme as their own Corporate social responsibility (CSR) act.

Speaking in support of the initiative, the Commissioner of Commerce in Lagos State,Mr Niyi Oyemade said the administration of Governor Babatunde Fashola will help to assist KFC in its expansion by giving them more space in the nearest future.

http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/29157/1/KFC-promises-employment-opens-in-Nigeria/Page1.html

Give any visiting individual choice to eat in any restaurant in Nigeria at this moment, the choice will be KFC---which I believe they are already familiared with due to the trust in their products.

Tbite, thank you for that piece of information. You see many Africans tend to see things foreign as threat. I have been following many topics here and most unusual always happen when things coming to Africa are from the West.I still find it hard to decipher why many Africans see the West as a potential threat in many areas.

Meanwhile, KFC products are highly rich in nutritional values and sometimes allow the local menu to be incorporated into them. The methods of preparing their menu are very hygenic when compared to those the local franchises imployed, those food chains restaurants already existing in the country(I am expecting ppl's reactions to this).

Tbite great contribution as always.

Tbite, thank you for that piece of information. You see many Africans tend to see things foreign as threat. I have been following many topics here and most unusual always happen when things coming to Africa are from the West.I still find it hard to decipher why many Africans see the West as a potential threat in many areas.

Maybe 400 years of subjugation might have something to do with it. :lol:

Meanwhile, KFC products are highly rich in nutritional values and sometimes allow the local menu to be incorporated into them. The methods of preparing their menu are very hygenic when compared to those the local franchises imployed, those food chains restaurants already existing in the country(I am expecting ppl's reactions to this).

Wow, so Local Nigerian Outlets are unhygienic; I don’t know whether to take you seriously or not.

Maybe 400 years of subjugation might have something to do with it. :lol:



Wow, so Local Nigerian Outlets are unhygienic; I don’t know whether to take you seriously or not.Wow! read to understand, not just concentrating on what captured your attention only. I said KFC method of preparing meals is more hygenic than the locals' --that does not mean the locals' aren't hygenic.Atleast, from some photos I have seen online.

Wow, so Local Nigerian Outlets are unhygienic; I don’t know whether to take you seriously or not.

Honestly, not sure if you should take yourself seriously. Patriotism aside, the reality is that most Nigerian restaurants would never pass the food preparation and storage standards demanded in the US and Western Europe. The hygiene and quality standards should be aspired by Nigerian restaurants but don't think most local food service outlets even come close to meeting the quality demanded of foreign restaurants. Here in Sacramento they shut down a very popular restaurant for several days because food inspectors found five dead roaches in the restaurant. Think that would have happened in Nigeria?

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That is not really true, having worked in a fastfood restaurant here in Australia, I can tell you that it is a fact that many fastfood restaurants in the developed world are unhygenic, yes even in America, in Britain etc.

Things such as bacteria, vermin etc can be found in McDonalds, KFC restaurants.

Not most of them, but many.

Yes they do shut them down when they can, but think of how many of them ignore Inspection warnings etc, most of them are running for months maybe even years before they are shutdown and when they are there is always new ones springing up.

Wow! read to understand, not just concentrating on what captured your attention only. I said KFC method of preparing meals is more hygenic than the locals' --that does not mean the locals' aren't hygenic.Atleast, from some photos I have seen online.

You cant base your assumptions of Nigeria on photos,
A lot of people do this, you should at least visit.

I only buy the idea of competitiveness in this industry. I wish the locals will agree to come up with strategy that will make it more profitable and better developed.

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That is not really true, having worked in a fastfood restaurant here in Australia, I can tell you that it is a fact that many fastfood restaurants in the developed world are unhygenic, yes even in America, in Britain etc.

Things such as bacteria, vermin etc can be found in McDonalds, KFC restaurants.

Not most of them, but many.

Yes they do shut them down when they can, but think of how many of them ignore Inspection warnings etc, most of them are running for months maybe even years before they are shutdown and when they are there is always new ones springing up.
Please tell them.
There are good and bad places in all locales.

As I already previously noted, KFC's entry into the Nigerian market is overall a good development. That is, it is generally more beneficial than detrimental (despite the obtuse and absurd stereotyping that a nation and continent that has accommodated global brands for the last century is somehow reflexively threatened by same), as it will create scores of direct and indirects jobs, provide more culinary choices and engender competition. In fact, it might even contribute to the overall elevation of food preparation standards in the Nigerian domestic market -- but only to the extent that it subscribes to higher international standards rather than decelerate to the more lax local regulatory regime and standards. Nevertheless, let's be clear about one point: most of the fare served by KFC is generally unhealthy and is not a nutritional upgrade on local fast food outlets (nor admittedly a downgrade either). Fortunately, no one has ever been forced to eat at KFC or such other places, and eating fast food remains a matter of individual choice that Nigerians should enjoy.

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Wow, so Local Nigerian Outlets are unhygienic; I don’t know whether to take you seriously or not.
Don't.

Its like Tobacco companies, it is all a matter of choice.

I think I saw a shocking article that said that 13/16% of Nigerians were smokers.

Now why would people inflate their expenses just to live an unhealthy lifestyle.

You cannot really dictate to people what they can or can't do with their lives, but we can encourage them to perhaps do things in moderation, reconsider their lifestyle, exercise etc

If people are drawn to fatty foods and high sugar content, then they will find it, irregardless of whether there are golden arches nearby or KFCs.

^^

That is not really true, having worked in a fastfood restaurant here in Australia, I can tell you that it is a fact that many fastfood restaurants in the developed world are unhygenic, yes even in America, in Britain etc.

Things such as bacteria, vermin etc can be found in McDonalds, KFC restaurants.

Not most of them, but many.

Yes they do shut them down when they can, but think of how many of them ignore Inspection warnings etc, most of them are running for months maybe even years before they are shutdown and when they are there is always new ones springing up.

Tbite, nowhere did I insinuate that ALL American, European, Australian etc restaurants are 100% compliant in hygiene and food standards. Yes, people do get sick from food poisoning visiting restaurants here too. In Sacramento each restaurant is randomly inspected maybe once or twice a year. About 100 restaurants are shut down due to violations out of about 3000 restaurants in the city.

My point is that they do have minimum food handling, preparation and storage standards plus restaurant cleanliness and hygiene standards that must be met. Most American restaurants will pass those standards. Most Nigerian restaurants will not. That's the truth and reality. But with restaurants like KFC adhering to international quality standards, so can more Nigerian restaurants.

Seriously, can you tell me with a straight face that any restaurant in Nigeria would be shut down because a few dead roaches were found in the kitchen? By the way, the restaurants are usually shut down for a day to a week or more till they pass re-inspection when issues noted are addressed.

If people are drawn to fatty foods and high sugar content, then they will find it, irregardless of whether there are golden arches nearby or KFCs.

Exactly. It's comical that the same people complaining about the mighty American KFC invading Nigeria are saying nothing about the massively unhealthy American coca-cola, pepsi, mountain dew, fanta, 7-up and other sodas we consume in huge quantities in Nigeria. Lets kick them out of Nigeria too. Right? :cheers:

Exactly. It's comical that the same people complaining about the mighty American KFC invading Nigeria are saying nothing about the massively unhealthy American coca-cola, pepsi, mountain dew, fanta, 7-up and other sodas we consume in huge quantities in Nigeria. Lets kick them out of Nigeria too. Right?
Those, among other global brands, is one reason why this notion that Africans (or Nigerians) are "threatened" by Western brands is patently obtuse.

Reality is that Nigerians (and other Africans) have been freely choosing to eat, drink and/or smoke themselves to ill-health or an early death about as long as anyone else, and most Nigerians remain staunch advocates for such freedom of choice. Having said that, however, any notion of freedom in the absence (or inadequacy) of relevant information is substantively meaningless. And unfortunately, in the environment of often poor disclosure, even poorer education and lax (to non-existent) regulatory regimes and standards, that is prevalent in most African countries (and specifically in Nigeria), notions of a free or informed choice is a murky grey area -- for when people think they are choosing A when in fact they are choosing B, the very essence of their freedoms is eroded.

Things are getting more stupid here. I don't know why some ppl here just like to be headstrong,they find it difficult to accept what is the reality. Some are just too lamed in their donnish attitudes. Wether you like it or not, KFC is more hygenic than 90% of the restaurants in that city.

I think there are influx of Chinese restaurants in that same city yet nobody is complaining about them here. Mugging your lunch,guys.

A sweet sensations in Lagos was closed recently due to sanitary conditions in the restaurant. Story here - http://allafrica.com/stories/200911030339.html

Hopefully NAFDAC will continue to improve hygiene conditions in Nigerian restaurants with such actions. Of course, this is mostly for restaurants in buildings and not the bukaterias or other food shacks all over the city which is almost impossible to regulate.

BTW, with regards to KFC in Nigeria, let the local market determine whether they should be there or not. In the early 90s, the very popular Taco Bell chain with almost 6000 stores in the US opened some stores in Mexico City. Mexicans said "hell no" to fake tacos and all the Taco Bell stores in Mexico closed within two years due to sluggish sales.

A sweet sensations in Lagos was closed recently due to sanitary conditions in the restaurant. Story here - http://allafrica.com/stories/200911030339.html

Hopefully NAFDAC will continue to improve hygiene conditions in Nigerian restaurants with such actions. Of course, this is mostly for restaurants in buildings and not the bukaterias or other food shacks all over the city which is almost impossible to regulate.

BTW, with regards to KFC in Nigeria, let the local market determine whether they should be there or not. In the early 90s, the very popular Taco Bell chain with almost 6000 stores in the US opened some stores in Mexico City. Mexicans said "hell no" to fake tacos and all the Taco Bell stores in Mexico closed within two years due to sluggish sales.

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Something tells me Nigerians will say a resounding "YES" to KFC by flocking there in droves. I dont support junk food but I think I know how middle class Africans respond to western brands.

@Kenguy,on resounding note, I don't think KFC menu is a Junk.The number of ppl going to visit the restaurant (in this yutide season) will prove if it is there to stay. I doubt there is any local franchise complaining about the presence in Lagos city yet.

The governor lauded the presence of the outlet and willing to give land for more outlets.So, why will ppl think KFC is a threat in any way to the local food restaurants when the city is big enough to take in thousands upon thousands of restaurants? The city is shortfell of good restaurants at the moment--the restaurant section of the Nigerian forum is a testament to that.

KFC review from The Insider (an expat community newspaper).
The scuttle butt is that MickeyDs is on its way to Silverbird soon.

LAGOS | December 15, 2009
The Colonel Comes To Town!
Kentucky Fried Chicken


When we go abroad, one thing we secretly look forward to is all that deliciously delicious, totally bad for you, junk food. And, on your behalf, we've been tracking reports that a global chain is opening in Lagos - and now it's official!

Kentucky Fried Chicken, inventors of the original, dipped in batter, southern deep fried chicken are now here. While their City Mall location may be less than ideal (you wouldn't know it from their brisk - start up - business) it's relatively central and they've done an excellent job creating an outlet that would fit in anywhere.

Which brings us to their food. As the franchise operator is from India, its not exactly what you'd get in US or UK, and while the crunchy, slightly spicy batter isn't the "original - 11 secret herbs and spices - recipe" it's not that bad and definitely makes up for the horrible tasting indian style rice.

Unfortunately after the meal you may find yourself wondering "did I just pay 2k for that?" (4 pieces of chicken, 2 drinks a 1 portion of rice and sludgy looking coleslaw) - we suggest you stick with a bucket of chicken.

So while we're happy about the idea of an international chain taking on Lagos, we have to say "come on guys, bring your A game!"

how did you guys survive for so long with out KFC? its awesome.

Yes McDonalds are on their way, they have been doing logistics studies for a long time.

I think all these brands have been trying to come into Nigeria for a long time.

McDonalds tried to enter Tinapa I think, they might still go to Tinapa if things pick up in the future.

how did you guys survive for so long with out KFC? its awesome.
funny. . .never knew i survive on KFC. .
been in the U.S couple of yrs now and i probably been to KFC 2 or 3 times

i think the good thing about this is not the food factor,but instead the jobs created and the supply chain it fosters for its ingredients
also i guess expats will be thrilled

cant we all get along? lol!

I don't think the junk referred to by the inspector is KFC's. Somebody here is becoming a menace for been illinformed about what KFC stands for. Ppl, KFC is widely received in many developed and developing countries. I don't know if Nigeria can be exempted from that.

Good news :)

Lol @ all the complaints about people getting fat, though. If people are idiotic enough to eat themselves to obesity, they'll do it whether there's KFC available or not :lol:

I don't think the junk referred to by the inspector is KFC's. Somebody here is becoming a menace for been illinformed about what KFC stands for. Ppl, KFC is widely received in many developed and developing countries. I don't know if Nigeria can be exempted from that.
Seriously, do you have to DUMB down every discussion with your childish ad hominen attacks? :bash:

Can they be kicked out?

The local industry is growing and doesn't need their competition.

Competition is good, is creates great value for the customer and creates the best efficiency which is great economic development....let the best survive.

Competition is good, is creates great value for the customer and creates the best efficiency which is great economic development....let the best survive.
Exactly. The competition will probably extend to pricing and will more likely help (rather than hinder) indigenous companies, as they seek to raise their game and their standards (and probably develop their own specialties).

Seriously, do you have to DUMB down every discussion with your childish ad hominen attacks? :bash:I think I have to ignore that...

Competition is good, is creates great value for the customer and creates the best efficiency which is great economic development....let the best survive.Thank you for explaining that to somebody here. I have received that with barrage of laughters.

Thank you for explaining that to somebody here. I have received that with barrage of laughters.
Unfortunately, your childishness persists. :ohno:

Unfortunately, your childishness persists. :ohno:I think I have to ignore that again.

I don't know if Nigerians here are just being hypocritical about the outlet or just being goofy the other way round.

Unfortunately, your childishness persists. :ohno:

^^ :lol:

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Something tells me Nigerians will say a resounding "YES" to KFC by flocking there in droves. I dont support junk food but I think I know how middle class Africans respond to western brands.

Yeah, in their stupidity they will go there to "show off" no doubt.

The same way westerners and asians and latin americans go to these outlets to showoff?

At least at any given time there will only be 10 people max showing off, in places like Manhattan which is a fastfood cluster can have hundreds showing off at any one time.

Show off at KFC?

LMAO :lol:

Nothing classy about KFC.

Congo already have it version of KFC "Katanga Fried Chicken". Katanga is a province/state in Congo.

Honestly, not sure if you should take yourself seriously. Patriotism aside, the reality is that most Nigerian restaurants would never pass the food preparation and storage standards demanded in the US and Western Europe. The hygiene and quality standards should be aspired by Nigerian restaurants but don't think most local food service outlets even come close to meeting the quality demanded of foreign restaurants. Here in Sacramento they shut down a very popular restaurant for several days because food inspectors found five dead roaches in the restaurant. Think that would have happened in Nigeria?

It was a question and I’m from the West, meaning; I’ve never eaten from a Nigerian Outlet in Nigeria.

how did you guys survive for so long with out KFC? its awesome.

I guess by using their ovens

Looks like KFC has been expanding rather steadily since the first one opened late last year. Lagos, I think, has five restaurants now. I believe there are now KFC restaurants at Lagos city mall, Palms, Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Center, somewhere in Apapa plus one under construction at Allen avenue in Ikeja (it may be finished and operational. Not sure as I just took a quick glance as we drove by quickly at night and saw the red KFC exterior during my quick short trip into Lagos).

Read somewhere that KFC plans to open up 20 stores in Lagos by the end of 2011. Talk about rapid expansion.

How is KFC doing so far in Nigeria ? How many outlets have they opened up so far ? Any plans for any other franchises to make their footprint on the Nigerian market ? I heard Nigeria has Nandos also. How many outlets are there of Nandos all over Nigeria ? Are most of these outlets confined to just Lagos or are there any other cities where they expand to