Kentucky Fried Chicken announced its "comeback" era with a new menu item and a promotion that could get you free chicken.

The usually grinning founder-turned-mascot has taken on a scowl to ensure the Yum Brands chain gets serious about winning back market share.

KFC's new Fried Pickles take "golden-fried dill pickle slices that are the perfect crispy bite" and pair them with the brand’s signature "Comeback Sauce" or ranch. They'll be on the menu alongside fan-favorite $7 Fill Ups at participating locations for a limited time, while supplies last.

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc. announced Tarun Lal as its new CEO July 14 after its previous chief executive stepped down late last year.Lal is the former president of Yum Brands, where he held leadership positions at both KFC and Pizza Hut,

Officers arrested a man accused of bringing a gun to a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant in Lake City on Tuesday. Officers say they responded to the restaurant at 5 p.m. on reports of a disturbance with a gun.

The company will leverage the financial strength of U.S. investment firm Carlyle Group, which bought KFC Japan last year. The food chain plans to open a spree of outlets in the three major urban areas of Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, places where it previously had a weak presence.