KFC Sets Up Shop in Myanmar, One of the Last Frontiers for U.S. Brands

Plus 8 other fast-food joints in surprising places

How do you say, “Finger lickin’ good” in Burmese? It may not translate literally, but KFC is hoping its secret fried chicken recipe will bring in customers when it opens shop in Myanmar, one of the last frontiers in Southeast Asia for U.S. brands.

KFC parent company Yum Brands plans to open its first Burmese franchise next year. In fact, very few global brands have a presence in Burma, or Myanmar as it's known, because it is just now emerging from years of military rulers and international sanctions.

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