Economics Principles and Practices © 2012 Georgia

"Finding Company Profiles"

Introduction
When economists think of supply, they often think about businesses, the products they produce, and the costs of producing them. Business organizations are often willing to share information about their products with consumers in hopes of making a sale, and this information is often on the World Wide Web.

Destination Title: KFC

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Directions
Start at the KFC home page.

• Click on "About Us" and browse through the information about the company.
• Select the "History" link from the menu on the left.
• Click on the additional topics at the top of your screen to learn more (Colonel Sanders, Secret Recipe, and Pressure Cooker).

1			Describe Kentucky Fried Chicken's business niche. What type of business organization is it?
2			How did Colonel Sanders start KFC, and why?
3			What product, facility, retail sales, and employee information is provided?
4			Select the "Social Responsibility" link on the left of your computer screen, and then find the Animal Welfare Program link. What has KFC done to ensure animal welfare?