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thousands of employees can build strong careers close to home .
“ Over the last eight years since our inception , our growth has enabled us to offer more than 20,000 promotions , so there are plenty of success stories in our restaurants and operational support teams ,” he continues . “ Beyond our employees , we ’ ve also been able to contribute to the communities in which we operate by donating to local food banks or sponsoring study scholarships , for example .”
Recipe for success
On the topic of anniversaries , Andrew is keen to share his thoughts on KFC Thailand ’ s 40th anniversary . “ I ’ m originally from Australia but have called Thailand home for 13 years , during which time I ’ ve seen KFC grow exponentially across the country ,” he reflects . “ Today , KFC is not only the largest quick service restaurant chain , but also one of the most admired consumer brands in Thailand .
“ People often ask me why KFC is so loved in Thailand . I believe it starts with a fantastic , relevant menu offering ; its flavors , products , local innovations , and affordable prices make KFC relevant and meaningful to Thai people . The chain is famous for its 11 secret herbs and spices , but we have a 12th secret – our amazing team !”
As Andrew emphasizes , people are at the core of RD ’ s operations , and the business strives to take care of its employees . “ Our core mantra is ‘ everyone makes a real difference ,’ and we believe that our company abbreviation of ‘ RD ’ also stands for ‘ real difference ’,” he explains .
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