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Besides, KFC which operates its QSR chain through its franchise partners Devyani International and Sapphire Foods India, aims to double Speech and Hearing-Impaired employee strength by 2026, according to a company statement.
With this, KFC “becomes the first QSR in India to launch a Sign Language training program for 100 per cent of its employees” spread over across 240 cities in 1,200-plus restaurants.
“The training is part of KFC India’s Kshamata program, which is aimed at feeding people’s potential, and bridging the gender and ability gap. Through Kshamata, KFC is committed towards empowering women and the speech and hearing-impaired across restaurants and aims to double the number of speech and hearing impaired (SHI) employees, by 2026,” it said.
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KFC is part of Yum! Brands, the US-based quick-service restaurant major, which also owns restaurant chains like Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill.