KFC is the first QSR with fully vaccinated employees

by Janine Mayers · Published September 7, 2022 · Updated February 13, 2024

1 April 2022

KFC’s success during the first year of the pandemic was marked by major menu and digital investments, including the new chicken sandwich, which was in testing last year and became available portfolio-wide in early 2021, and the fried chicken chain’s first-ever website and mobile app. KFC’s success during the first year of the pandemic was marked by major menu and digital investments, including the new chicken sandwich, which was in testing last year and became available portfolio-wide in early (though as of right now, only pickup is available directly through the app).

Due to the fact that every employee at every KFC location across the country has now been fully immunized against COVID-19, patrons can now dine at KFC with complete peace of mind.

In addition to being the first quick-service restaurant in the country to have fully vaccinated employees, KFC is well-known for implementing stringent health and safety protocols within its stores. For example, employees are required to regularly wash not only their hands but also up to their elbows, just like surgeons do. KFC was also the first quick-service restaurant in the country to have fully vaccinated employees.

KFC employees receive annual vaccinations against the flu as well as other preventative measures.
When our customers dine in at any of the thousands of KFC locations across the country to enjoy the Colonel’s fried chicken, they can anticipate having a pleasant and risk-free experience overall. “Our in-store crews are fully vaccinated and well-trained to ensure that the welfare and safety of our customers are prioritized as they satisfy their ‘OG’ cravings at all of our branches,” said Jojo Marcelo, the general manager of KFC Philippines. “Our in-store crews are fully vaccinated and well-trained to ensure that our customers can satisfy their cravings for ‘OG’ at any of our locations.”
Customers have the option of ordering their KFC meal for take-out or for pick-up, providing them with an additional level of convenience.

You can also get contactless delivery from KFC by calling their toll-free number (88-887-8888), using their website, or downloading their mobile app. Meals at KFC are prepared in a sanitary manner, with the crews’ hands being appropriately sanitized, their temperature being checked twice a day, take-out bags being securely sealed, and delivery bags being sanitized after each delivery.