| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? 22:49 - Jan 31 with 14419 views | Girthyguy |
Makes no sense why any vegan would waltz into KFC at all let alone go and buy a vegan burger. WTF. |  | | |  |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 22:55 - Jan 31 with 8025 views | TractorWood |
I'm not a vegan nor have I engaged with it beyond trying to eat less meat and get local stuff when possible. However, I've no idea what people are so continuously outraged by. It reminds me of 20 years ago when people ridiculed vegetarians. When people realised it's not that big of a deal, the fuss sort of went away. [Post edited 31 Jan 2020 22:56]
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:05 - Jan 31 with 7992 views | GavTWTD |
If you go there in a group of people then it makes it easier if there's a vegan alternative but I get your point. |  |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:06 - Jan 31 with 7988 views | Coastalblue |
Why would they not?
They sell food, there's a section of society looking to buy a specific type of food, why would they not cater to them?
I would imagine a lot of non vegans will try it too. I'm not veggie, or vegan, but there's a place at Borough Market that does a wicked dirty vegan burger I love occasionally, it's all food. |  |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:14 - Jan 31 with 7970 views | Ftnfwest |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:05 - Jan 31 by GavTWTD |
If you go there in a group of people then it makes it easier if there's a vegan alternative but I get your point. |
I’m still waiting for vegetarian restaurants with meat alternatives |  | | |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:14 - Jan 31 with 7974 views | Girthyguy |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:05 - Jan 31 by GavTWTD |
If you go there in a group of people then it makes it easier if there's a vegan alternative but I get your point. |
Exactly. You couldn't walk into a vegan eatery and they have a meat alternative. I just don't get it. Can I have 3 vegan burgers and a 1/2 brisket burger.... | | | |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:19 - Jan 31 with 7961 views | Herbivore |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:14 - Jan 31 by Ftnfwest |
I’m still waiting for vegetarian restaurants with meat alternatives |
You could just go to pretty much every restaurant in the world if you want a restaurant with meat options. |  |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:25 - Jan 31 with 7943 views | Ftnfwest |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:19 - Jan 31 by Herbivore |
You could just go to pretty much every restaurant in the world if you want a restaurant with meat options. |
This is true, other than the ones I’ve just mentioned. | | | |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:26 - Jan 31 with 7941 views | Ryorry |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:06 - Jan 31 by Coastalblue |
Why would they not?
They sell food, there's a section of society looking to buy a specific type of food, why would they not cater to them?
I would imagine a lot of non vegans will try it too. I'm not veggie, or vegan, but there's a place at Borough Market that does a wicked dirty vegan burger I love occasionally, it's all food. |
I've not gone full monty vegan, but only eat meat once or twice a week now & completely stopped making meat stews, casseroles etc. over 5 years ago.
Went to a party tonight (no, not Brexit!) where chili con carne, amongst other things, had been cooked. The smell of it made me feel quite nauseous, whereas 5 years ago, it'd have made me hungry.
I'd have thought the smell of real meat cooking (if KFC can be described as that) - would be similarly revolting to vegans? |  |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:44 - Jan 31 with 7903 views | monytowbray |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:14 - Jan 31 by Ftnfwest |
I’m still waiting for vegetarian restaurants with meat alternatives |
Do you often ask why Straight Pride Day and White History Month don’t exist too?
Do you go into McDonalds and ask for a Whopper?
Do you go into Planet Blue and ask why they can’t buy a Norwich shirt?
What a stupid thing to say. [Post edited 31 Jan 2020 23:45]
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 00:14 - Feb 1 with 7855 views | J2BLUE |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:14 - Jan 31 by Ftnfwest |
I’m still waiting for vegetarian restaurants with meat alternatives |
It's pretty simple.
Vegans don't eat animal products so need an entirely plant based option
The vast majority of meat eaters also eat plants so can find something they like in a vegetarian restaurant.
Was that difficult?
As for the OP, KFC first opened a restaurant in England 55 years ago. They are a business who will adapt to demand. Things have changed in the last 55 years (68 years since the first US KFC opened). More people are vegan. KFC would go 100% vegan if they thought it would make them more money. No one ever asks why seafood restaurants have a steak option or Chinese restaurants have a few English dishes. |  |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 00:25 - Feb 1 with 7833 views | jeera |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:05 - Jan 31 by GavTWTD |
If you go there in a group of people then it makes it easier if there's a vegan alternative but I get your point. |
Exactly this. As you say it will certainly make life easier for some people, especially some families who want something on the go and have maybe just the one member who doesn't want meat.
Equally I can see how many veggies/vegans will refuse to eat from there regardless if not happy with any of their animal stock practices etc. |  |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 00:28 - Feb 1 with 7825 views | jeera |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 00:14 - Feb 1 by J2BLUE |
It's pretty simple.
Vegans don't eat animal products so need an entirely plant based option
The vast majority of meat eaters also eat plants so can find something they like in a vegetarian restaurant.
Was that difficult?
As for the OP, KFC first opened a restaurant in England 55 years ago. They are a business who will adapt to demand. Things have changed in the last 55 years (68 years since the first US KFC opened). More people are vegan. KFC would go 100% vegan if they thought it would make them more money. No one ever asks why seafood restaurants have a steak option or Chinese restaurants have a few English dishes. |
Kentucky Fried Chickpeas?
Damn, I'm struggling already. | |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 03:00 - Feb 1 with 7766 views | monytowbray |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 00:25 - Feb 1 by jeera |
Exactly this. As you say it will certainly make life easier for some people, especially some families who want something on the go and have maybe just the one member who doesn't want meat.
Equally I can see how many veggies/vegans will refuse to eat from there regardless if not happy with any of their animal stock practices etc. |
I’ve not even tried the KFC burger as it feels weird to me to eat KFC. But I will at some point I’m sure.
Just knowing I’ll get a decent hot meal in a service station from here on out is nice, but I’m in no rush to give KFC my money. | |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 06:50 - Feb 1 with 7714 views | gmanrom |
I have not read any comments on this just giving an obvious answer that might of already been said.
You have a party of 10 and 9 of them are meat eaters and want chicken but they have this one friend who is a vegan, so they decide to go to somewhere else where they can eat meat and their friend can get something vegan friendly.
Now if you was the owner of KFC what would you do? |  |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 07:34 - Feb 1 with 7672 views | hype313 |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 06:50 - Feb 1 by gmanrom |
I have not read any comments on this just giving an obvious answer that might of already been said.
You have a party of 10 and 9 of them are meat eaters and want chicken but they have this one friend who is a vegan, so they decide to go to somewhere else where they can eat meat and their friend can get something vegan friendly.
Now if you was the owner of KFC what would you do? |
Just going on my good friend, but he would not set foot in the place that serves chicken everywhere, the vegan version is probably being cooked in the same oil as the chicken, not only that, KFC is eveything he abhors ie mass produced production meat.
Think they are delirious if they think it will work and are probably getting worried about the rise of veganism and vegetarianism. |  |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 07:40 - Feb 1 with 7670 views | bournemouthblue |
The mind does boggle but I guess it is a potential first step for some
They have never offered a vegetarian option so in some ways they kill two birds with one stone
(a tragically ironic pun there) |  |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 08:37 - Feb 1 with 7624 views | BrixtonBlue |
As others have said it's so groups can go there, where one might be vegan.
But I also suspect it's a marketing ploy and wanting to be seen as on-trend. See also the Greggs vegan sausage roll and the publicity it got. |  |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 08:41 - Feb 1 with 7614 views | Herbivore |
I do kind of see the OP's point though to be fair. As an ethical vegan there is no real chance of me deciding to go to KFC when their whole business model is predicated on the mass farming and slaughter of chickens. | |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 09:01 - Feb 1 with 7591 views | NewcyBlue |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 08:41 - Feb 1 by Herbivore |
I do kind of see the OP's point though to be fair. As an ethical vegan there is no real chance of me deciding to go to KFC when their whole business model is predicated on the mass farming and slaughter of chickens. |
I’d imagine vegans who choose to be vegan for ethical reasons rather than any perceived dietary benefits would take your stance.
I also imagine there are people on plant based diets who will go for this.
I think a vegan lifestyle and a plant based diet are often mislabelled. I could do a plant based diet, but not go to a vegan lifestyle. I also think a plant based diet with the occasional meal including well sourced meat is where I would like to be in terms of my diet.
Although I have just got back from sea, so am giving myself a free weekend! |  |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 09:02 - Feb 1 with 7587 views | Herbivore |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 09:01 - Feb 1 by NewcyBlue |
I’d imagine vegans who choose to be vegan for ethical reasons rather than any perceived dietary benefits would take your stance.
I also imagine there are people on plant based diets who will go for this.
I think a vegan lifestyle and a plant based diet are often mislabelled. I could do a plant based diet, but not go to a vegan lifestyle. I also think a plant based diet with the occasional meal including well sourced meat is where I would like to be in terms of my diet.
Although I have just got back from sea, so am giving myself a free weekend! |
Agreed, there's a fairly big difference between being a vegan and eating a plant based diet (or a primarily plant based diet). | |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 09:05 - Feb 1 with 7578 views | NewcyBlue |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 09:02 - Feb 1 by Herbivore |
Agreed, there's a fairly big difference between being a vegan and eating a plant based diet (or a primarily plant based diet). |
It’s something I see a bit of. People saying they are vegan, when they mean they eat a plant based diet. | |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 09:33 - Feb 1 with 7538 views | BlueBadger |
Vegans want to eat cheap, nasty greasy sh1t as well? |  |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 09:56 - Feb 1 with 7517 views | stopmoaning |
KFC will make money from it, it's pretty simple, they are a business who exist to make money. |  | | |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 10:14 - Feb 1 with 7490 views | Ely_Blue |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 23:05 - Jan 31 by GavTWTD |
If you go there in a group of people then it makes it easier if there's a vegan alternative but I get your point. |
And it’s a proven statistic that it’s the person with the alternative/vegan diet that is ultimately the one person in a group that dictates where people eat if they are together.
Also worth noting that the glut of plant based products in fast food are not necessarily designed to appeal to vegans but also to those who want to reduce their meat intake or do their bit for the planet, imagine if the whole world gave up meat for 1 day per week what that could do to the environment |  |
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| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 10:29 - Feb 1 with 7467 views | Darth_Koont |
| Why are KFC selling a vegan burger? on 22:55 - Jan 31 by TractorWood |
I'm not a vegan nor have I engaged with it beyond trying to eat less meat and get local stuff when possible. However, I've no idea what people are so continuously outraged by. It reminds me of 20 years ago when people ridiculed vegetarians. When people realised it's not that big of a deal, the fuss sort of went away. [Post edited 31 Jan 2020 22:56]
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Yes, it's really bizarre.
Ditto people who are outraged by homosexuality, gender issues, environmentalism, civil rights etc. as if they're creeping diseases that'll get them too. Accept that it doesn't really change anything for you, and certainly not in a negative way but historically a positive way, and move on. |  |
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