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Limited-Edition QSR Online Stores

The KFC Limited Online Shop is Packed with Branded Goods

— July 13, 2017 — Fashion
Popular foods brands are utilizing fandom to their advantage more than ever, which the new KFC Limited online shop identifies. The online shop is focused on providing consumers with access to exclusive, limited-edition gear that is all themed around the QSR brand and the various food products it offers. This includes socks, shirts, jewelry and much more that is all created with the fried chicken brand in mind to let consumers share their love for it either authentically or ironically.

The KFC Limited online shop is also retailing a Zinger sandwich-Shaped Meteorite that has been crafted from a real meteorite that's 400 years old at a cost of $20,000. The online shop comes as the brand's first move into the retail goods space which is promised to be ongoing with future collaborations with lifestyle and apparel brands in the works.
Trend Themes
1. Fandom Merchandise - Opportunity for fast-food brands to create limited-edition merchandise that appeals to their fanbase and generates additional revenue.
2. Branded Collaborations - Collaborations with lifestyle and apparel brands can provide fast-food companies with new avenues for retail ventures and brand expansion.
3. Unique Collectibles - Creating one-of-a-kind products like the Zinger sandwich-shaped meteorite opens up opportunities for fast-food brands to tap into the collectibles market.
Industry Implications
1. Fast-food - Fast-food industry can leverage limited-edition online shops to build brand loyalty and engage with their customer base in new ways.
2. Apparel - Apparel industry can collaborate with fast-food brands to create unique branded merchandise that appeals to a wider audience.
3. Collectibles - Collectibles industry can explore partnerships with fast-food brands to offer exclusive and unique products that attract collectors and enthusiasts.
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