The Latest Breaking News from Collins Foods

Fried chicken fix spices up job creation, opening hours

Australia's KFC operator is close to finishing offloading its Taco Bell chain to focus on fried chicken, with the promise of more jobs for young people.

AAP · Jun 29

The chips are down: pizza, fried chicken and doughnut shares plunge on ASX as living costs bite budgets

Shares in Domino’s Pizza, KFC operator Collins Foods and multi-brand food franchise owner Retail Food Group have all suffered double-digit falls

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30

Denying workers meal breaks - did somebody say KFC?

A long-running class action brought by KFC workers alleging they were denied payments for breaks has been settled for $28.8 million.

AAP · Mar 16

'Trump trade,' AI among key investment themes of 2025

The rise of AI, Donald Trump's second term and whether US tech giants can continue to thrive are key themes for Australian investors to watch in 2025.

AAP · Jan 10, 2025

KFC franchisee takes hit as costs eat into profit

KFC and Taco Bell franchisee Collins Foods says its underlying profit was down by nearly a quarter in the first half.

AAP · Dec 3, 2024

Collins Foods CEO steps down after death of wife, 43

The chief executive of Collins Foods, which owns KFC and Taco Bell restaurants across Australia and employs more than 15,000 people, is stepping down.

AAP · Jun 11, 2024

Did someone say KFC: cost of living fails to fry profit

Cost of living pressures haven't eaten into profits at KFC, as Australia's love of the fast food chain propelled Collins Foods to $522.9 million in sales.

AAP · Nov 28, 2023

Aussie shares gain, $A climbs above 66 US cents

The Australian share market finished up 0.4 per cent, while the local currency hit its highest level against the greenback in four months.

AAP · Nov 28, 2023

KFC Australia posts record $1b in full-year sales

Collins Foods says a decision to not fully pass on inflation resonated with customers, although it cut the company's profit margin.

AAP · Jun 27, 2023

Collins Foods halts Taco Bell rollout

Collins Foods is taking a $11.9 million impairment charge on eight underperforming Taco Bell restaurants and pausing rollout of any more to revamp the brand.

AAP · Nov 29, 2022