Copy allegations: Kentucky Fried Chicken threatens Zurich Fried Chicken

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The restaurant in Niederdorf called “Zurich Fried Chicken”, or ZFC for short, is very reminiscent of …

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«Kentucky Fried Chicken», kurz KFC.

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KFC is America’s second largest fast food chain.

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2018: A big queue formed in front of the new KFC in Bern.

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Ahmad Saeed (52) received a lot of mail from America these days! The Swiss restaurateur enraged the US fast food giant Kentucky Fried Chicken with his Zurich Fried Chicken restaurant. In the mailbox he found a lawyer letter from the American chicken chain. This threatens legal action like that CH-Media– Newspapers report on Thursday.

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The reason for the threatening letter is Saeed’s new take-away booth in Zurich’s Niederdorf, which he opened a year ago. The name “Zurich Fried Chicken” – ZFC for short – is similar to the legendary American fast food giant “Kentucky Fried Chicken” – KFC for short. This is the world’s second largest restaurant chain with over 22,000 locations in 150 countries and an annual turnover of 7.8 billion dollars.

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Is ZFC a copy of KFC?

The Swiss restaurateur received the letter from a Zug law firm on behalf of KFC. On behalf of the Americans, the lawyers are demanding that Saeed change the name and logo of his restaurant. Even the name of his “Szinger Burger” is a thorn in KFC’s side. According to the lawyers, the products are too similar. If nothing happens, legal action will be taken.

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Although the name, the logo and the burger of the Zurich eatery come very close to KFC, Saeed no longer understands the world. He told the “CH-Media” newspapers: “Fried chicken is a product name, just like Pizza Margherita, and we sell our fried chicken in Zurich.” His logo is “completely different” from the red and white of the Americans.

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Saeed also points out a difference to the US company. “In contrast to KFC, all of our products are halal. We also advertise that. ”

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“I already have enough worries about Corona”

The immigrant from Pakistan is now worried about his life’s work, which he has earned over the past few years. “I already have enough worries about Corona,” says the father of three children. Most of his restaurants are empty. He is currently trying to stay afloat with extraditions.

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And Saeed is combative: “If necessary, I will fight for my rights for ten years.” When asked by the newspaper, KFC said that it was aware of “Zurich Fried Chicken”. One understands the similar naming as a compliment, but one does not allow competitors to copy their famous chicken specialties.

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“Kentucky Fried Chicken” is no stranger to this country. In 2017, the Americans launched their second attempt at expansion in Switzerland. The company currently operates six locations, with the goal of 50 restaurants. (nim)

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