# KFC

KFC creators and mentions are up significantly this week, with posts created soaring over 70%! Meanwhile, negative news about 'poo bacteria' in drinks and past foodborne illnesses at KFC are circulating, alongside criticism of brand practices.

### About KFC
KFC is a global fast-food chain recognized for its fried chicken.  

### Insights
- kfc creators is up 38.68% from the previous week.
- kfc mentions is up 40.43% from the previous week.
- kfc posts created is up 71.34% from the previous week.

### Engagements: [----------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:kfc/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/kfc/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [----------]  
Daily Average: [----------]  
[--] Week: [-----------] +8.20%  
[--] Month: [-------------] -46%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +25%  
[--] Year: [--------------] +136%  
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-05  
1-Year Low: [----------] on 2025-10-19  

Engagements by network (24h):
X: [---------]
News: [---]
Reddit: [------]
YouTube: [----------]
Instagram: [-------]
TikTok: [----------]

  
  
### Mentions: [-----] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:kfc/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/kfc/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [-----]  
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Week: [------] +40%  
[--] Month: [------] +17%  
[--] Months: [-------] +45%  
[--] Year: [-------] +135%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-12-22  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-02-17  

Mentions by network (24h):
X: [-----]
News: [--]
Reddit: [---]
YouTube: [-----]
Instagram: [--]
TikTok: [-----]

  
  
### Creators: [-----] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:kfc/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/kfc/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning KFC in the last [--] hours which is down 18% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Week: [------] +39%  
[--] Month: [------] +14%  
[--] Months: [-------] +47%  
[--] Year: [-------] +135%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-12-22  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-02-17  

The most influential creators that mention KFC in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                    | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                    | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- |
| [@tunemusicalmoments](/creator/youtube/tunemusicalmoments) | [--]    | [---------] | [---]   | [---------]   |
| [@lifeofcian](/creator/tiktok/lifeofcian)                  | [--]    | [---------] | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@kfcplay](/creator/youtube/kfcplay)                       | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]    | [---------]   |
| [@maarrjack](/creator/tiktok/maarrjack)                    | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@1lavell111](/creator/tiktok/1lavell111)                  | [--]    | [---------] | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@PinmookShorts](/creator/youtube/PinmookShorts)           | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]    | [---------]   |
| [@kfc.pe](/creator/tiktok/kfc.pe)                          | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@al..fortune](/creator/tiktok/al..fortune)                | [--]    | [------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@kfcpakistan6047](/creator/youtube/kfcpakistan6047)       | [--]    | [------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@oneshortslater](/creator/youtube/oneshortslater)         | [--]   | [------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |

[View More](/list/creators/kfc/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 76%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:kfc/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/kfc/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 76%  
Daily Average: 74%  
[--] Week: 66% -12%  
[--] Month: 82% +2%  
[--] Months: 82% +28%  
[--] Year: 82% -5%  
1-Year High: 95% on 2025-12-15  
1-Year Low: 38% on 2025-08-17  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Menu Innovations and Reviews: (40%) Social media activity around new and existing KFC menu items, with creators reviewing products like the Stranger Things combo, Thai KFC menu, and chocolate mousse, indicating customer interest in product offerings.
- Partnerships and Collaborations: (30%) KFC is actively engaging in partnerships and collaborations, as seen with sponsored posts from creators like @deluxeklexeats and @thepointerbrothers_ on TikTok, and mentions of collaborations with brands like Stranger Things.
- Brand Engagement and Community Interaction: (20%) KFC's official accounts, particularly @KFC_ES, are actively engaging with users, responding to comments, and participating in trends, fostering a sense of community and interaction.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Negative News and Incidents: (50%) Reports of 'poo bacteria' traces in drinks at KFC and other fast-food chains, and past incidents of hundreds being sickened in Mongolia after eating at a KFC, represent significant negative news.
- Criticism of Brand Practices: (30%) Discussions arise regarding KFC's brand image and practices, such as a nephew of Colonel Sanders being fed up with the brand's use of his great-uncle's image, and comparisons to competitors like McDonald's and Burger King regarding pricing and quality.
- Low Social Buzz and Activity: (20%) KFC mentions and creator activity are noted to be near a 52-week low, suggesting a potential decrease in overall social media buzz and engagement.
  

### Top KFC News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Aiming at Chinas Armpits: When Foreign Brands Misfire (Published 2018) Companies like Starbucks and KFC have prospered in China but cultural differences and other factors have also led to notable failures"  
[News Link](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/02/business/china-consumers-deodorant.html) [@nytimes](/creator/x/nytimes) 2021-05-19T17:13Z 52.9M followers, 1.6M engagements


"This is the vault where KFC guards the Colonels secret original recipe In a random hallway inside the KFC headquarters inside their legal department across from a copy machine next to a shelf that stores three stacks of"  
[News Link](https://gizmodo.com/this-is-the-vault-where-kfc-guards-the-colonels-secret-1650566046) [@Gizmodo](/creator/x/Gizmodo) 2014-10-29T21:48Z 2.5M followers, 13.8M engagements



### Top KFC Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"HARLAND SANDERS FOUNDER OF KFC TALKS ABOUT HIS FIRST RESTAURANT. LEGEND"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrianRoemmele/status/2023247915238777122) [@BrianRoemmele](/creator/x/BrianRoemmele) 2026-02-16T04:07Z 451.4K followers, [----] engagements


"That was absolutely FIRE. And absolutely devestating. That series is TREMENDOUS. What theyve done in such little time is a remarkable accomplishment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KFCBarstool/status/2023240318032732286) [@KFCBarstool](/creator/x/KFCBarstool) 2026-02-16T03:37Z 573K followers, 46.7K engagements


"Predication: best Thrones episode in years about to drop"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KFCBarstool/status/2023231350594007444) [@KFCBarstool](/creator/x/KFCBarstool) 2026-02-16T03:01Z 573K followers, 153.5K engagements


"@iamufohunter Israel had it all planned out charlie was no longer loyal to them so he had to go He also doubled as a great martyr for their plan to demonize the left wing and anti zionist crowds the perfect plan from israel right there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThegreatKFCMan/status/2023224375084810548) [@ThegreatKFCMan](/creator/x/ThegreatKFCMan) 2026-02-16T02:34Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

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