http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/atlanta/stories/2009/05/06/kfc_oprah_chicken_coupon.html
With a name like Oprah, this chicken has to be good.
Kentucky Fried Chicken’s new grilled bird may fly high thanks to talk-show superstar Oprah Winfrey, who is partnering to give away coupons for a free grilled chicken meal.
This afternoon, Oprah KFC coupons were the fifth most popular search on Google.com.
KFC Spokesman Rick Maynard said “millions” of coupons have been downloaded already; the online giveaway expires at midnight tonight.
Maynard wouldn’t disclose details of Oprah’s relationship with the historic chain other than saying she wanted to give Americans a free meal, while KFC was looking to promote its latest product.
“I’d say the response has been exactly what we expected, and we expected it to be great,” he said.
The coupons, which get you two pieces of grilled chicken, two sides and a biscuit, can be downloaded at www.unthinkkfc.com and www.oprah.com. They are redeemable through May 19, except on Mother’s Day — the restaurant’s busiest day of the year, Maynard said.
Check with your local restaurant first, as not all KFCs are carrying the new product. However, it’s available in more than 95 percent of KFC’s roughly 5,200 locations, he said.
With a name like Oprah, this chicken has to be good.
Kentucky Fried Chicken’s new grilled bird may fly high thanks to talk-show superstar Oprah Winfrey, who is partnering to give away coupons for a free grilled chicken meal.
This afternoon, Oprah KFC coupons were the fifth most popular search on Google.com.
KFC Spokesman Rick Maynard said “millions” of coupons have been downloaded already; the online giveaway expires at midnight tonight.
Maynard wouldn’t disclose details of Oprah’s relationship with the historic chain other than saying she wanted to give Americans a free meal, while KFC was looking to promote its latest product.
“I’d say the response has been exactly what we expected, and we expected it to be great,” he said.
The coupons, which get you two pieces of grilled chicken, two sides and a biscuit, can be downloaded at www.unthinkkfc.com and www.oprah.com. They are redeemable through May 19, except on Mother’s Day — the restaurant’s busiest day of the year, Maynard said.
Check with your local restaurant first, as not all KFCs are carrying the new product. However, it’s available in more than 95 percent of KFC’s roughly 5,200 locations, he said.
it is the bomb is it not? have had it at least 10 times in the last 2 weeks...
http://www.therxforum.com/showthread.php?t=678046&highlight=grilled
KFC Riot Updates
http://gawker.com/5242778/oprah-kfc-coupon-riot
Queen of the USA Oprah gave out coupons to the whole world for a free KFC lunch today. And guess what: As we speak, there are Riots and Sit-Ins and Furor at KFC. BREAKING: Reports are pouring in from the scene of the melee:
And This From The Black Voices...
http://www.blackvoices.chttp://gawk...free-chicken-offer-sparks-sit-ins-long-lines/
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/business/hancock/blog/2009/05/kfc_patrons_report_they_cant_u.html
KFC patrons report they can't use Oprah coupons
Louisville, we have a problem. A commenter says:
UPDATE: More reports of KFC customers unable to redeem grilled chicken coupons. Metro New York customers do not seem to be having good KFC experiences today:
http://gawker.com/5242778/oprah-kfc-coupon-riot
Queen of the USA Oprah gave out coupons to the whole world for a free KFC lunch today. And guess what: As we speak, there are Riots and Sit-Ins and Furor at KFC. BREAKING: Reports are pouring in from the scene of the melee:
I just returned from my lunch break hoping to use the attached coupon
to score some free KFC grilled chicken at the mid town location 47 E.
42nd Street. Well I guess around 200 people also had the same idea
with coupons in hand.
When I finally gave up (after 30 minutes of aguing with other
customers) a small RIOT started going on outside the store with people
screaming at the manager while he wont let them use their free KFC
coupons (issued by OPRAH)
Another tipster warns of possible RACIAL VIOLENCE:to score some free KFC grilled chicken at the mid town location 47 E.
42nd Street. Well I guess around 200 people also had the same idea
with coupons in hand.
When I finally gave up (after 30 minutes of aguing with other
customers) a small RIOT started going on outside the store with people
screaming at the manager while he wont let them use their free KFC
coupons (issued by OPRAH)
I went over to our nearest KFC a few minutes ago (this was around 42nd and Park)and chaos ensued. Despite the very visible grilled chicken behind the register, the manager told everyone with coupons to leave and that the promotion was over for the day. The people there are currently holding a sit-in and refusing to leave until they get their free chicken...or the cops are called. Racial epithets were being spewed, people who actually wanted to pay for chicken were facing a potential beatdown, and the manager ran from the screaming horde. Oprah, what have ye wrought?
Great Oprah, just great. Look what you've done. We will continue to cover this breaking potential race riot and/ or political uprising, at KFC. We beg you: If you are on the scene, send us photos and reports at once.
And This From The Black Voices...
http://www.blackvoices.chttp://gawk...free-chicken-offer-sparks-sit-ins-long-lines/
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/business/hancock/blog/2009/05/kfc_patrons_report_they_cant_u.html
KFC patrons report they can't use Oprah coupons
Louisville, we have a problem. A commenter says:
Unfortunately for those who worked on or near 42nd St., in NYC are not able to use the coupons. A KFC employee was literally screaming in front of the KFC stating, "NO MORE COUPONS" and turned people away. Thanks for nothing!!!!
And another:I went to use my coupon today and there was a notice on the door stating that if your last 4 numbers in the bar code are 1234, the coupon is no good! Came home to try to print again and the site would not let me print another coupon.
Jay here. ALL the pdf versions of the coupons (see post below) have the 1234 UPC number. I have a call into KFC public relations about this and about whether they're going to be swamped by all the demand. Will report back when I hear. UPDATE: More reports of KFC customers unable to redeem grilled chicken coupons. Metro New York customers do not seem to be having good KFC experiences today:
If the coupon doesn't print, consider it a blessing! the portchestoer NY store sort of honored a few before noon (2 wings, mash & no biscuit) and then told the remaining coupon holders (that were shunned into a separate line) that the chicken was gone. I eat atr this KFC regularly and was treated like a vagrant because I had a coupon; that they issued!
And:well we went to kfc in brooklyn center off brooklyn blvd and they also said that if any of us had the same numbers they weren't going to take them.everyones coupons end with 1234'so we went to another one got served went back and talked with the 1st place.they were only serving one per car.
And:I just came back from the North Lake KFC in Pasadena California, where the sign on the door read "We are not accepting internet coupons".
UPUPDATE: Scott in San Antonio says he & friends successfully redeemed PDF-based coupons. Since he says all coupons' barcodes were the same, I assume they all ended in 1234, which seems to be all you get from the PDF version. I was able to print it no problem with FireFox. I also saved the PDF. Others who went to get it got the same coupon code. We all went to lunch together and joined the long line of other people waiting for their free chicken. We were politely served and while it took about 10 minutes for our food to be ready, we did get it and in no way felt slighted. I guess I know what I will be eating for the next two weeks! 
(BTW, this was in San Antonio)
AND MORE: A reported sit-in over grilled-chicken denials at a New York KFC.(BTW, this was in San Antonio)
Surely KFC had to have agreed to all of this ahead of time & obviously getting compensated in some way.
If they aren't honoring as they should EVERYWHERE, then all of those locations should be called out publicly and scrutinized.
Very unproffessional, and by the way Buster, I heard many of the same complaints with the Dominos promotion as well....
If they aren't honoring as they should EVERYWHERE, then all of those locations should be called out publicly and scrutinized.
Very unproffessional, and by the way Buster, I heard many of the same complaints with the Dominos promotion as well....
im in line now... reporting on my Iphone.... there are at least 40 people waiting for there piece of chicken and they are pissed!!!! its a madhouse!!
2 people are yelling WE WANT OUR CHICKEN!!! im only going to wait 2 more hours and if the line does not move I will come back tommorrow at 6am and wait
2 people are yelling WE WANT OUR CHICKEN!!! im only going to wait 2 more hours and if the line does not move I will come back tommorrow at 6am and wait
LMAO Dante..........."We Want Our Chicken!!" ...........
I think people are doing it now just for the he!! of it & harassing KFC because of all the stories......
I just went to my local KFC after work to try this shit everybody is talking about and the bitch told me they aren't taking the coupons anymore and that they have a form for me to fill out and mail in to get a rain-check. I told her forget it is not worth me doing all that for a piece of chicken.
I had the same problem with quiznos taking their free sandwich coupons too. I am sick and tired of these fast food joints treading on the public and making us wait in line like a bunch of homeless at a soup kitchen to maybe get a free menu item. All of these chain fast food joints are franchised and the corporate office is probably taking 8-10 weeks to reimburse the franchise location so they just refuse the coupons. It is the same shit with those buy one get one free coupons in the entertainment books the locations cringe when you pull one out on them.
I am strongly considering on boycotting chain fast food joints and just buy my fast food at independently owned quick eateries like the local burger joint or taco shack. Fast food sucks anyways and it is never fulfilling. I feel like I am commiting a sin when I stuff my face with McDonalds and shit.
I had the same problem with quiznos taking their free sandwich coupons too. I am sick and tired of these fast food joints treading on the public and making us wait in line like a bunch of homeless at a soup kitchen to maybe get a free menu item. All of these chain fast food joints are franchised and the corporate office is probably taking 8-10 weeks to reimburse the franchise location so they just refuse the coupons. It is the same shit with those buy one get one free coupons in the entertainment books the locations cringe when you pull one out on them.
I am strongly considering on boycotting chain fast food joints and just buy my fast food at independently owned quick eateries like the local burger joint or taco shack. Fast food sucks anyways and it is never fulfilling. I feel like I am commiting a sin when I stuff my face with McDonalds and shit.
