{
  "id": 1071939,
  "title": "Mad rush for GH¢15 KFC deal as massive queues hit branches nationwide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/mad-rush-for-gh-15-kfc-deal-as-massive-queues-hit-branches-nationwide-1071939",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-15T15:44:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/mad-rush-for-gh%c2%a215-kfc-deal-as-massive-queues-hit-branches-nationwide/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A massive rush for KFC’s GH¢15 anniversary deal in Ghana has led to long queues and overcrowded branches across the country. On Saturday, August 15, customers flocked to KFC branches to take advantage of the special offer as the fast-food chain celebrated its 15th anniversary in the country. Scenes from the KFC Kasoa branch were captured, with the promotion offering a meal of one piece of chicken, tenders, and small chips for just GH₵15. Hundreds of eager customers lined up, with some outlets reporting unusually long queues. Many customers arrived as early as 7:00 am on Saturday, August 15, to secure the deal, causing overcrowding and tensions. In some cases, security personnel at KFC branches resorted to using canes to control the crowds and maintain order amidst the heightened excitement. Videos shared on social media depicted the chaotic scenes, with crowds stretching across parts of KFC premises. The promotion is part of KFC Ghana’s activities to commemorate 15 years of operations in the country, offering special deals to its customers.",
  "summary": "A massive rush for Kentucky Fried Chicken’s (KFC) GH¢15 anniversary deal has resulted in long queues and overcrowding at several of the fast-food chain’s branches across the country.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Mad rush for GH¢15 KFC deal as massive queues hit branches nationwide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/mad-rush-for-gh-15-kfc-deal-as-massive-queues-hit-branches-nationwide",
        "published": "2026-08-15T15:44:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}