Kentucky Fried Chicken agreed to a China venture.
The Louisville, Ky.-based company said it believes that it will be the first American fast-food company to establish restaurants in the People’s Republic of China. Kentucky Fried Chicken said it expects to sign a formal contract this summer for a joint venture with Beijing Corp. of Animal Production, Processing, Industry and Commerce to open outlets in Peking, with options for additional restaurants.
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