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Here’s what’s inside KFC’s 500th restaurant in Shanghai
The restaurant includes a feature like a dedicated reading area for kids.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. has announced the opening of the 500th KFC restaurant in Shanghai.
KFC opened its first store in Shanghai at the Dongfeng Hotel on the Bund in 1989. 34 years later, Shanghai becomes the first city in China to reach 500 KFC stores.
The 500th store offers two new features. First, KFC partnered with the Shanghai Library to open a dedicated reading area in the restaurant that holds a diverse collection of books. The store will also hold a series of parent-child reading events. This initiative is part of the "KFC Book Kingdom Program" which is focused on promoting reading amongst children.
The new restaurant is also KFC's first "Angel Restaurant" in Shanghai. The "Angel Restaurants" initiative aims to create an inclusive and welcoming work environment for individuals with special needs. The store incorporates various enhancements to support employees, such as light and sound reminders. Moreover, the in-store menu at this location offers braille and sign language options, ensuring more accessible and enjoyable dining experience for customers with special needs.
KFC has over 9,200 restaurants in 1,800 cities across China as of March 2023.
