KFC Malaysia temporarily closes outlets amid Gaza boycott
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Franchise operator cites ‘challenging economic conditions’ amid local reports linking closures to boycotts of Israel.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/15002234

KFC is among a number of Western brands in Malaysia, where more than 60 percent of the population is Muslim, that have been subject to boycott calls over their perceived links to Israel.

“Contributing positively to the Malaysian community, preserving the brand love for KFC and protecting employees of the brand are all priority to the organisation. Employees from affected outlets were offered the opportunity to relocate to busier operating stores as part of the company’s re-optimisation efforts,” the company said in a statement on Monday.

In February, McDonald’s cited boycott campaigns in the Middle East, Indonesia and Malaysia for sales growing just 0.7 percent during the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with a 16.5 percent growth the previous year.

  • ChowJeeBai@lemmy.worldEnglish
    62·
    7 months ago

    We have a segment of our society, generally young, highschool educated men in their late teens to 20s who are the frontliners generally affected by job losses as a result of these boycotts. No American company is hurt. Several prominent franchise brands were affected. These people are now prime candidates for the next best thing for their segment - delivery riders. Only these are generally considered public nuisances due to flouting traffic laws, riding against traffic, riding on pavements, etc.

    • jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      31·
      7 months ago

      You do have a great point that I have heard before from a political commentator, boycotts affect a fanchise and their owners which in turn affects the local community.

      Thanks for taking the time to explain!