Global Brand Identity Standards

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 A Reference Manual for the Updated KFC Image. SECTION 1

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Global Consistency
for the KFC Logo and
Trade Dress Signage. SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION SECTION 3 - ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS Find What You’re Section Numbers
are always listed in the
This manual is designed for easy 1.1 Introduction to the 2006 Updated Logo 3.1 Colonel Medallions Looking for, and upper right hand corner
of every page.
access to the information needed to 1.2 Introduction to the 2006 Identity Standards 3.2 Secret 11 Medallions Download Artwork.
reproduce the updated KFC logo. These 1.3 Important Guidelines and Restrictions
SECTION 4 - COLOUR SPECS & DOWNLOADS Please refer back to this page to
standards ensure a consistent global
SECTION 2 - KFC LOGO USAGE 4.1 Colour Specifications and find section and page numbers.
presentation of the KFC Identity which
2.1 KFC Logo Master Formats & Colours Colour Matching Systems For a complete list of electronic
is critical to the success of our brand
for these reasons: 2.2 Master Signage Formats & Colours 4.2 Available Downloads at www.kfclogos.com downloads, see page 4.2 or log onto

Key signage identifies more than just 2.3 Colonel Face Tone Reproduction Guidelines www.kfclogos.com.
the location of the restaurant. It also 2.4 KFC Lettertype Formats and Colours
communicates the quality and value 2.5 Kentucky Fried Chicken Script Formats
of the brand.
2.6 Logo Cropping Guidelines
The logo represents the essence of the
2.7 Important Logo Trademark Guidelines
brand, and instills loyalty with consumers.
2.8 Retired Formats
The logo is protected by IP Laws
2.9-10 Things Not to Do
which guard against infringement Page Titles and Page Numbers
and copying the KFC concept.
2.11 1-Colour and Reverse Formats The page titles listed in this
2.12 KFC Wearables Table of Contents are repeated
Inconsistent usage of the KFC Logo in the bottom right-hand corner
and Trade Dress Signage could weaken NOTE: of every page.
and dilute the message to consumers Page numbers contain the
Any variance from the materials and standards
about the brand. Section Number followed
published in this manual requires prior approval. by a period and the page
Direct all logo and trademark Please direct all inquires to your marketing leader. number of that section.
questions to YUM! Trademark
Counsel in Dallas.
Table of Contents

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 A Modernized Look for a Global Icon. SECTION 1

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Why Update our

Logo Now?
The modernized Colonel logo has Moving Forward by Looking Back. Highlights of the Modernized Colonel Logo.
been designed to have a powerful
Part of what has made KFC so successful is Youthful energy. The trademark look
effect on packaging, television, signage,
Sharp contrasts and simplified with modern flair.
a commitment to trying new things, coupled
and other marketing materials. The line work make the Colonel The famous glasses, goatee
with a keen respect for its core brand and image. and string tie ensure the
logo now leaves an even stronger more youthful, energetic and
That’s also the thinking behind the revitalized contemporary. He was only 65 most familiar face in fast food
visual impression across all mediums, stays that way.
Colonel Icon Design. It’s forward-thinking with when he started the franchise
including 1-colour applications where and today’s 65-year-olds are Also, the Colonel now wears
an appreciation for the company’s rich heritage.
the previous logo was less successful. staying more active and looking a red apron, reminding
younger—this logo reflects that. customers that he was more
Both young and old relate to the Colonel as a
The modernized logo has also been A bigger smile also makes the than just the face of Kentucky
real person, and an inventive cook. This fresh design Fried Chicken—he was a
updated to enhance the impact of the Colonel appear more friendly and
ties us back to the heritage of the company, while welcoming, kindly inviting every passionate and inventive
refreshed, contemporary restaurant cook as well.
bringing the brand image forward into the present. customer to stop by for a meal.
designs currently being introduced
A richer colour palette.
in all worldwide markets. It can Black, white, rich reds and
successfully coexist with the current subtle flesh tones give the
logo a warmer appearance
logo, allowing cost-effective market It’s the modern face of with more global food appeal.
implementation plans. KFC and it’s set to propel These colours also allow
greater flexibility for use in both
The design revitalizes a time-honored the brand forward into the streetscape and consumer
icon, and energizes the KFC brand. 21st century. touchpoint applications.

The Colonel would have been proud

to see KFC follow through with
Introduction to the 2006 Updated Logo
such innovation and improvements!

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 2006 Manual Content Overview. SECTION 1

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Logo and Signage

Manual Scope. Master Logo Elements: a Quick Summary.
Exceptions and Inquiries.
The main updates to the identity
system elements presented in the 1 Modernized Colonel Logo
Find Colonel logo artwork and cropping on 2.6. 2 Refreshed KFC Lettertype
Go to 2.4 for complete artwork and usage guidelines.
Direct all logo and trademark questions
to YUM! Trademark Counsel in Dallas.
2006 manual are as follows: Go to 2.2 for signage logo artwork and cropping.
Direct all application inquiries to
MASTER ART WORK ELEMENTS local marketing leadership.
1. Modernized Master Logo
2. Updated KFC Lettertype

SECONDARY ART WORK ELEMENTS

3. Kentucky Fried Chicken Script Font

4. Colonel and Secret 11 Medallions

Secondary Artwork Elements. NOTE:

Inquiries for exceptions are carefully
These enhancement graphics help visually communicate and reinforce the KFC brand Colonel Medallion and Secret 11 Medallion artwork:
message by utilizing the image of the Colonel and our famous trademarked phrases.
4 See 3.1-3.2 for graphic styles and cropping guidelines. reviewed, but seldom approved.

3 Kentucky Fried Chicken Script

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 Protecting the KFC Brand Image. SECTION 1

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The Need for Tighter Important Legal Notes and Required Guidelines.
Guidelines.
1. The Logo may not be used in any manner that might imply 7. The Logo must stand alone and may not be combined with 12. The artwork included in this manual is approved,
As always, there is no market flexibility that any non-KFC materials, including but not limited to goods, any other object, including but not limited to other logos, words, however it may not be used without first obtaining the
for logo application in marketing and services, websites, or publications are sponsored, endorsed, graphics, photos, slogans, numbers, design features, or symbols. appropriate BMU Market leadership approvals.
licensed by, or affiliated with KFC. The Logo must not be incorporated or used in any manner as 13. All items in this Brand Identity Standards Manual have
trade dress materials. Markets are part of, or in close proximity to another company’s name, domain
2. The Logo may not be displayed as a primary or prominent been reviewed and approved by YRI, YUM, and China Legal.
accountable to represent the logo exactly feature on any non-KFC materials. Companies using the Logo name, product or service name, logo, trade dress, design, slogan,
14. The updated Colonel artwork requires global trademark
pursuant to these guidelines must also display in the primary or other trademarks. The Logo must never appear with any
as specified in this revised standards registration. Each market using the new logo should check
and more prominent position, their own logo(s), business name, other symbol or icon (except the registered trademark symbol);
manual. The only rare exception will be with YUM! Legal and Trademark Counsel in Dallas to determine
product names, or other branding. contained within a box, circle, or other shape; or combined with
whether a ® can be inserted in place of ™. ® must be used
when approval is granted from YUM! any other name, logo, or icon to create a co-branded logo.
3. The Logo may not be used in a manner that would once the mark is registered. Refer to page 2.7 for more detail
Trademark Counsel in advance of any disparage KFC Corporation or its products or services. 8. The attribution clause “KFC is a registered trademark on this topic.
of KFC corporation” should accompany use of the Logo
local market modifications. 4. The Logo must be used as provided by KFC Corporation 15. This manual must be used in conjunction with the
whenever possible.
with no changes, including but not limited to changes in the appropriate global signage standards published in Vol. IV
colour, proportion, or design, or removal of any words, artwork, 9. Neither the Logo nor the KFC name may be used in of the GFP Franchise Manual. Signage applications may
Updated restrictions any other company name, product name, service name,
or trademark symbols. The Logo may not be animated, morphed, not vary from approved cropping and proportion guidelines.
include: or otherwise distorted in perspective or appearance. domain name, franchisee sites, publication title, or the like. In extreme cases where signage must deviate to meet specific
Revised proportion guidelines. 10. Non-KFC materials should not mimic any KFC advertising, or trade zone needs, an Exception Request Form must be
5. Use only approved KFC logo artwork, and include the
Non-standard signage sizes require registered trademark symbol, “Circle-R,” whenever possible. product packaging, or website design. filed with BMU leadership and submitted for YRI approval.
pre-approval before any “stretching.” The Circle-R should be placed in the specific position that is 11. KFC deserves the right in its sole discretion to terminate 16. The Kentucky Fried Chicken script font is not intended to
Retired logo formats that will not be designated in the Logo Usage pages in this section. or modify permission to display the Logo, and may request that replace the KFC lettertype logo as the brand name. The global
allowed on new applications. third parties modify or delete any use of the Logo that, in KFC’s brand remains KFC. All usage of the Kentucky Fried Chicken
6. To properly stage the Logo, a minimum clearance between
the Logo and other elements must be maintained. sole judgment, does not comply with these guidelines, or might script font on the exterior trade dress must meet the
otherwise impair KFC’s rights in the Logo. KFC further reserves requirements of the signage guidelines published in Vol. IV
the right to object to unfair uses or misuses of its trademarks or of the GFP.
other violations if applicable by law.
COPY TO COME from Larisa Colton ON LICENSED USERS

Important Guidelines and Restrictions

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 Global Logo Format Overview. SECTION 2

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Signage only formats are
demonstrated on page 2.2

Master Logo Formats: Consistent Master Logo Components.

For applications including advertising, packaging, TV, coupons, POP, and promotional materials.
Modernized Colonel icon.
Signature 8 degree tilt off the vertical axis.
Vertical Square and Horizontal Lettertype Solid KFC Rich Red background for master artwork logos.
Full head (no top-crop) in master logos.
KFC Rich Red Lettertype Defined proportions / shape.
with White Highlights for KFC lettering is included in some masters, and not included
use on any background. in others. The KFC lettertype may not be added to the Colonel
icon unless it is demonstrated in this manual. Formats shown
ONLY use White KFC without the lettertype do not have a combined icon-lettertype
Lettertype without option and must be used exactly as defined.
KFC Rich Red Highlights on Never shift the position of the Colonel icon
KFC Rich Red background.
within the defined logo proportion.
Square 1 x 1 1.25 x 1
Never alter the defined position, size or colour of the
Use White Lettertype with
KFC Rich Red highlights KFC lettertype when used with the Colonel icon.
on any background. Never change the fixed angle of the Colonel icon or the
KFC lettertype within the approved logo proportion.
Never change the master logo colours.

1 x 1.25
Bucket and Circle Never manipulate the shape of the logo in any way,
distorting the Colonel’s image or the KFC lettertype.

4 Spot Colours Never substitute the Kentucky Fried Chicken script font
for the KFC font in the master logo.
Find detailed colour specifications beginning on page 4.1
N O T E About
t h e C i r c l e: KFC Rich Red - PANTONE® 187
This format may be widely The bucket is a valuable icon of
used in all 2d graphic KFC Rich Black - PANTONE® Black
applications. When used for KFC brand, and may be registered
KFC Medium Warm Beige - PANTONE® 727 CV*
signage, the circle format may as a separate trademark. Always
only be used as a projecting KFC Light Warm Beige - PANTONE® 9201 CV* Refer to the visual references on page
check first in your market to see if it is registered and 2.9 & 2.10 for other logo restrictions.
blade sign. See 2.2 for more
include the ® whenever it applies. * CV indicates the CMYK formula has been adjusted from the standard
details about signage.
PMS breakdown. See page 4.1 for the custom CMYK Formulas.
KFC Logo Master Formats & Colours

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Consistent Signage Components.

Vertical Square and Horizontal Lettertype: 3d Channel Letters Modernized Colonel icon.
Signature 8 degree tilt off the vertical axis (exception: the bucket).
KFC Rich Red Lettertype with White Modernized signature colour palette.
Highlights for use on any background. Top-crop of the Colonel icon in formats with cropping.
Defined proportions / shape formats.
ONLY use White KFC Lettertype KFC lettering is included in some signage formats, and not in
without KFC Rich Red Highlights others. The KFC lettertype may not be added to the Colonel icon
on KFC Rich Red background. unless demonstrated in this manual. Formats shown without the
Square 1 x 1 1.25 x 1 lettertype do not have a combined icon-lettertype option. Some
signage formats require the KFC lettertype be combined with the
Use White Lettertype with KFC Rich Colonel icon. Use all logo and signage formats exactly as shown.
Red highlights on any background.
The KFC lettering for signage does not include the highlights
but does include a black drop shadow. This drop shadow
lettering is for use in signage only.
Never shift the position of the Colonel icon
within the defined signage proportion.
1 x 1.25 1.5 x 1 1.75 x 1 Bucket and Circle Never alter the defined position, size or colour of the
KFC lettertype when used with the Colonel icon.
Never change the fixed angle of the Colonel icon or the
KFC lettertype within the approved signage proportion.
NOTE:
Never change the signage colours.
The circle format may only be
used as a projecting blade sign. ®
Signage 3M Vinyl Colours
2x1 KFC Rich Red - 3M 3630-53
KFC Rich Black - 3M 3630-22
KFC Medium Warm Beige - 3M 3630-0647

Bright Red and Deep Burgundy

are for signage only.
KFC Deep Burgundy - 3M 3630-2395
KFC Bright Red - 3M 3630-2658

1 x 1.5 1.5 x 1 1.25 x 1 Master Signage Formats and Colours

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Colour Strategies Use both face tones for print and broadcast applications: NOTICE: Use a modified format and omit
for Different Types Merchandising In the 3-colours logo, the KFC Light Warm Beige for:
Packaging KFC Light Warm Beige
of Applications. face tone is omitted. Signage
Advertising Wearables
The modernized KFC Colonel logo Business & Promotional Materials Applications Where the Face
TV Tone is Not Reproducible
has clearly defined colour strategies
to enable maximum colour impact
KFC Rich Red
for different applications. PANTONE® 187

The 4-colours logo, including both

face tone colours, is required for all KFC Rich Black
PANTONE® Black
print and broadcast applications.
The logo is modified when the face
tone is not reproducible, and in such KFC Medium Warm Beige
PANTONE® 727 CV*
situations it only includes the shadow
colour. This modified logo must be
used in all exterior trade dress, site, KFC Light Warm Beige
PANTONE® 9201 CV*
and trade zone signage. CV indicates the CMYK formula for this colour
has been adjusted from the standard PMS breakdown.
Complete colour specifications are See page 4.1 for the custom CMYK Formula.

given on page 4.1. For 1-colour logo

applications please refer to page 2.11. NOTE: NOTE:
The colours represented in this document will vary widely No 2-colours logos exist in the 2006 updated identity standards.
when viewed on screen or output to printer. For correct
colour representation, always refer to PANTONE® colour
chips. Colour decisions made solely from screen viewing
or non-colour correct hard copies risk inaccuracies. Colonel Face Tone Reproduction Guidelines

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 KFC Lettertype Style. SECTION 2

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Further Protecting Master Lettertype Formats. 1-Colour Secondary

Our Identity. The master lettertype formats below may only Lettertype Formats.
Our KFC lettertype is a unique be used in KFC Rich Red and White. The 1-colour applications, shown below in black,
White Highlight Formats.
set of trademarked letter forms may be used as secondary artwork applications.
Most of the lettertype formats contain elegant
Never use a 1-colour KFC Lettertype format to
designed specifically for use in the highlights on the letter forms that contribute to the
take the place of the required trademarked
KFC corporate identity system. The uniqueness of the KFC lettertype. It is preferred that
red or white lettertype.
refreshed type, like the modernized one of these formats with highlights be used in all
printed applications (including packaging). KFC Rich Red Lettertype with White Highlights
Colonel logo, is an evolution of our
can be used on any background.
classic lettertype and has a warm,
Solid Lettertype Format.
friendly, inviting feel.
A new format without white highlights has been

The lettertype may now be used developed to bring a sense of freshness and crispness to
KFC 1-Colour Lettertype with White Highlights.
the letters when they are used against the signature KFC
on its own, without the Colonel
Rich Red background. The only acceptable application for
logo. This page outlines the specific
the solid, all-white format of the KFC lettertype is against ONLY use White KFC Lettertype without KFC Rich
guidelines governing the lettertype
an approved KFC Rich Red background. This is the Red Highlights on KFC Rich Red background.
usage without the Colonel logo. preferred format for white signage letters.

NOTE: NOTE:
All usage of the lettertype All-red letters, without the highlights, are never allowed to
for exterior trade dress represent the core KFC lettertype. All-red letters are only
ONLY use the KFC 1-Colour Lettertype without
and site signage must allowed in severe applications where the white highlight
the White Highlights for wearables.
adhere to all published is physically impossible to reproduce, such as small-scale
maximum and minimum wearable embroidery. Never use all-red letters to represent
White Lettertype with KFC Rich Red highlights
signage standards. the core logo trademark in marketing, TV, business,
can be used on any background.
packaging, graphic, or signage applications.
Never use any colour other than red or white to reproduce any of NOTE:
the KFC lettertype formats as 3-dimensional signage letter forms. Never change the highlight colour in master logo
Refer to G.F.P. Vol. 4 for approved signage edge return colour options. formats from white or KFC Rich Red. KFC Lettertype Formats and Colours

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Secondary Elements. 1-Colour Scripts.

The Classic font option is a 1-colour scripts used for signage must be in KFC Rich Red.
The Kentucky Fried Chicken Script lettertype was originally developed by
Other 1-colour usage is restricted to interior art or graphic
Colonel Sanders in 1952. It is a genuine, time-honored essence of the brand. contemporary letter style that closely
elements only.
The Script lettertype helps impart a feeling of warmth and authenticity, and matches the modernized KFC lettertype.

it is used primarily as a secondary brand artwork element. It should be used The Heritage font option is an update
sparingly. It is meant enhance the KFC logo, not to replace it. from our original 1952 font.

Classic Script - use for all mediums. Heritage Script - use for all mediums.

Solid KFC Rich Red Script.

Solid KFC Rich Red Script.

Solid White Script only on a KFC Rich Red background. Solid White Script only on a KFC Rich Red background.
Heritage Script stacked formats.
NOTE:
Always use the ® after the Kentucky Fried Chicken Script
lettertype. When used as a secondary exterior building signage
element, all separate published maximum and minimum KFC Rich Red Script with White Outline.
standards for lettertype signage must be met. Kentucky Fried Chicken Script Formats

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 Logo Rules and Cropping Guidelines. SECTION 2

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8 degree tilt. No Top-Crop on

Ensure Consistency. The Colonel’s Signature Tilt. Vertical Formats. Circle and Bucket Formats.
Follow these simple rules and
guidelines to maintain consistency 1 In all formats except the Signage
Bucket, the Colonel has a signature 2 The top of the Colonel’s head
is fully illustrated in all
Vertical formats.
The Left Tilt Bucket and Right Tilt Bucket are the only logo
formats that allow for deviation from the 8 degree tilt of the
Colonel, because they are used for double-sided signage. In
in the Colonel logos: 8 degree tilt off the vertical axis, which is
these formats the Colonel is always vertical.
never to be altered.
1. Maintain the Colonel’s signature
8 degree tilt. E X C E P T I O N : The only format
that deviates from the 8 degree tilt of the
2. No top-crop in any Vertical Format.
Colonel are the left and right tilt Signage Bucket
3. In horizontal formats, never crop formats. Please refer to 2.2 concerning signage
below the top left white
for more details.
peak of the Colonel’s hair.
4. Never crop above the left black tip
Square 1 x 1
of the bib on the apron.

The master logo shows the full

image of the Colonel, including Horizontal Top-Crop.
the top of his head. However, in The Colonel is always on the 8 degree angle in the

some cases cropping is necessary 3 In horizontal formats, the top-crop is

always made at the highest, left peak
of the Colonel’s hair.
Vertical 1 x 1.25 other Bucket formats and in the Circle Logo format.

to achieve maximum impact.

Consistent cropping is crucial to Minimum Size.

It is important to make sure that
maintaining the integrity of the KFC
the logo details are always visible
logo. These cropping guidelines apply when reduced to a small size.

to all Square, Horizontal, Vertical, Apron Edge. The minimum allowable size is
16mm wide in any proportion (5/8”).
Bucket, and Circle logo formats. Horizontal

Markets may not vary the cropping 4 The apron is never cropped
higher than just above the
bottom left black tip of the
1.25 x 1 Signature 8 degree tilt.

of any of the logo formats.

bib edge.
Logo Cropping Guidelines

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Why Use Trademarks? Text Copy Trademark References.

Official registration with Global The ® symbol should always appear at the first reference
Patent and Trademark Offices gives to the acronym “KFC” within any text copy. After the initial
constructive notice to the public of ® and TM Size and Positioning. The Difference between ® and TM reference the ® may be dropped.
our ownership of Colonel artwork
When the Colonel logo and the KFC lettertype are scaled The same is true when referring to a KFC product:
and the KFC lettertype. It allows us Essentially, the use of the TM alerts the public to our exclusive
down, the trademarks may become illegible. Always make depending on whether the product name is officially registered,
to protect the integrity of the logo by claim to the KFC Colonel logos. The ® can be used only after
sure to keep the ® and TM at least 6-point type, and maintain its initial mention in a
controlling how it is used in connection these logos are officially registered, not while the applications
their fixed positions. body of text will require
with our products and services. No one are pending.
the use of a ® or TM.
can copy or use the Colonel Icon or the ® always accompanies the KFC lettertype. After that, the trademark
KFC lettertype without our permission.
may be dropped.
KFC trademarks are extremely
valuable because they represent the
Remember:
standards of excellence and consistent
The Colonel logos and KFC trademarks always need a TM. Once
quality associated with KFC. This page they are officially registered with the local Patent Office, the TM
contains detailed information about will change to ®. The trademark symbol should be placed as
how to reference KFC trademarks in shown in the example to the left, tucked into the bow tie.
different scenarios. These guidelines Local markets are responsible for checking with YUM! Trademark
are intended to provide general Counsel in Dallas to determine proper trademark usage. NO
information regarding the use of
When reproducing either the KFC lettertype or the Colonel Never move
our core trademarks.
the ® or TM
artwork in large-size applications, always re-proportion the to another
Refer to Page 1.3 for comprehensive
size of the ® and TM to be smaller, so as not to be overly position. If either needs to be
legal guidelines.
resized, always keep them in
prominent in relation to the KFC logo.
the same position.

Important Logo Trademark Guidelines

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NO
A Note on Horizontal These formats have all been retired, either because they no longer reflect the current brand spirit,

Proportions: or they are problematic for use in the field. Do not use any of these formats on new or remodeled
buildings, or in new graphic applications.
In the 1997 Identity Manual there
was no limit to the length of horizontal NO
Do not use Horizontal
fascia signage with repeating logos. formats longer than a
Do not use the
Repeating the logo in signage is no 2 x 1 proportion.
Vertical Oval format.
longer allowed. Moving forward, the
signage must be replicated in the NO

exact logo proportions shown in this

manual. Any site-specific exceptions,
such as landlord-controlled signage
sizes, must be submitted to market
leadership for review. All questions on
Do not repeat logos.
usage should be directed to the Dallas
YUM! Trademark Counsel.
The updated logo NO

proportions also
apply to re-imaging
programs.

Do not use the

Horizontal Oval format. Do not repeat the lettertype.

NO
Retired Formats

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In order to maintain the integrity of NO NO NO NO NO NO

the KFC brand identity, this updated 1

KFC Brand Identity Standards Manual
prohibits distorting the logo or
lettertype in any of the ways shown
here and on page 2.10. Never vary the cropping.
1. Never vary the crop of the
logo artwork. Refer to page
2.6 for cropping guidelines. 2 NO NO NO NO NO NO

2. Never shift the Colonel to

the left or right, up or down
in any of the logo formats.

3. Never change the fixed angle

of the logo or lettertype in any
of the approved formats. Never shift the Colonel.

Continued,
3 NO NO NO NO NO NO

Never change the fixed angle of the logo or lettertype.

Things Not to Do

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NO NO NO NO NO NO
4. Don’t manipulate the shape or
of the logo formats in any way. 4
5. Never altar the defined position,
size, or colour of the KFC
lettertype when used with the
Colonel icon. Don’t manipulate the shape.
6. Never change the colour of the
logo, or secondary artwork.

7. Don’t distort or stretch the logo,

5 NO NO NO NO NO NO

lettertype, or any of the secondary

artwork elements.

Never change the position or colour of the KFC lettertype.

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No 2-colour artwork
versions are allowed.

1-Colour Logos. Positive Reverse.

The 1-colour application is for use A freestanding Colonel In reverse applications, it’s best to use the 1-colour
may be used in
as a secondary artwork element or for Use a dark field KFC logo that features a positive image of the Colonel,
1-colour without the
KFC Lettertype. with a white or
situations when the full colour master with a dark background to hold the Colonel’s image.
reversed outline
logo cannot be reproduced, (such to hold the
Colonel’s image. For items such as engraved plaques and window glass
as newspaper advertising and on
Maintain the decals use the Positive-Image Reverse logo with an outline.
specialty premiums).
proportions as The outline separates the Colonel from the dark background.
set out in the
In some cases where the Colonel All the approved KFC Logo Formats can be reproduced in
4-colours formats.
is adapted as secondary brand 1-colour Positive-Image Reverse, with or without the outline.
artwork, additional colours may In the Alternate Formats, the Colonel’s head should always
be used, provided it is clear that be cropped exactly like the colour versions.
the Colonel’s image is intended to
NO
be a secondary artistic element
Never reproduce a
and not as exact replication of the
Don’t reproduce the 1-colour Freestanding negative reverse image of
logo. At no time should secondary Logo on a patterned background. the KFC logo where the
Colonel forms a ghostly
usage of a 1-colour version of the
NO negative image.
Colonel overshadow primary logo
communication requirements.

NOTE:
Never use 1-colour artwork for
exterior trade dress or site signage.
1-Colour and Reverse Formats

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Selecting the Colour

Basic Guidelines. Recommended Wearable Logo Formats. for the Material.
Wearables play a prominent role Use one of the master formats of the Colonel logo when producing wearables:
Right Tilt Bucket (recommended), Circle, Square, and 1 x 1.25 Vertical format. Consideration for a material colour that compliments our
in the KFC brand image. They
NOTE: KFC colour palette will ensure a professional end result.
offer visibility and association with Due to difficulties
in the execution of Suggested material colours are:
the KFC brand.
wearables, the
KFC Light Warm White or Black Slate
From restaurant-wear to corporate
Beige face tone is
and special-event wearables, the omitted and replaced
with white. Beige Olive Green
KFC logo can be applied to a wide
variety of garments in a wide variety It is also acceptable to use Grey Brown
of materials. We want to ensure KFC and the Colonel separately. Tone-on-Tone.
An option for wearables is to use the Always use a thread darker than Deep Red
that wearables are produced with
KFC lettertype independently from the the material when specifying
the best possible representation of
Colonel logo. It may be used with or the same colour family for the
our company. without the accent highlight. The preferred
material and the embroidery or
colour application for the KFC lettertype on
Here are some basic guidelines to silkscreen (as shown here). NO
wearables is KFC Rich Red or White. Tone-on-tone options may also be
follow when producing wearables with used provided the thread colour is darker than
embroidery or silk-screen. the fabric colour as shown to the right. Never combine the Colonel
Icon with the KFC lettertype
when producing wearables.

NOTE:
It is best to embroider
directly onto fabric Omit the outline in
rather than to silk- 1-colour applications.
screen or sew on an
embroidered patch.
KFC Wearables

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Traditional Style Classic Style Urban Style How to Use Medallions.

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Design Styles How to Use Medallions.

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similar fashion to the Colonel Medallions on
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Audiences. Traditional Style Classic Style Urban Style
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Secret 11 Medallions

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Colour chip pages should always be used to match colour when
The colours represented on this document will vary
aware that the final appearance of the KFC Rich Black - 3M 3630-22 printing with 4-colour process. Always specify the PANTONE® colour widely when viewed on screen or output to printer.
colours will vary slightly. However, great KFC Medium Warm Beige - 3M 3630-0647 name, or give the PANTONE® colour chips to the vendor who will be For correct colour representation, marketing teams
should always reference PANTONE® colour chips.
care has been used in selecting the Bright Red and Deep Burgundy producing the printed material. Make sure to select the KFC colour chip
Colour decisions made solely from screen viewing or
are for signage only.
for either coated or uncoated paper, depending on the paper stock for non-colour-correct hard copies risk inaccuracies.
colour specifications, so the variance
KFC Deep Burgundy - 3M 3630-2395
the project. Work with your vendor to make sure the end result is a true
from one colour matching system to KFC Bright Red - 3M 3630-2658
colour match to the specified PANTONE® chip. Colour Specifications & Colour Matching Systems
the other should be minimal.

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Master Logos Signage Artwork Secondary Artwork

COLONEL KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN SCRIPT

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• Bucket Right • 11 Black Classic Style • Colonel Traditional OR Solid

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• Bucket Tilt Left • Circle KFC
• Colonel Classic OR Solid • Colonel Urban OR Solid
• Bucket Tilt Right
• Colonel Classic OR White • Colonel Urban OR White
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Available Downloads at www.kfclogos.com

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