For many in Egypt, delivery drivers are unsung heroes. Whether it’s 3PM and scorching hot or just after midnight, Egyptians use delivery services to have almost anything they desire delivered to their doorsteps: from groceries and medicine to fast food and gateaux. In recognition of this, KFC is celebrating the 128th birthday of founder Colonel Harland Sander by launching ‘Acts of Colonel-ness’. Launched on 9 September, Acts of Colonel-ness, a play on the words ‘acts of kindness’, is bringing together 300,000 KFC employees in Egypt and across 131 countries to inspire positive change within the community and remind communities to be generous and thoughtful. To kick off this initiative, KFC teams in Egypt and other Middle-Eastern countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, are setting out to recognize the efforts of food delivery teams. While tips are often the most common way people in Egypt express their appreciation to delivery drivers, KFC is asking customers to join on their journey of kindness by extending tokens of appreciation to recognize the great efforts of these relentless individuals – be it through spreading some cheer with a simple thank you,…
KFC Encouraging Egyptians to Extend Acts of Kindness to Delivery Drivers
September 17, 2018
