Is the KFC chain offering rain checks for the free meal Oprah promised everyone?
A free grilled-chicken meal promotion touted by the talk show host has caused such a frenzy that some stores ran out and the Louisville-based chicken chain is asking customers to take a rain check for the new product. KFC President Roger Eaton said that the company will mail coupons to customers in stages so people can enjoy their meal in a more relaxed setting. It will throw in a free soft drink to sweeten the new deal. Downloadable coupons for a free meal were available on Oprah.com for 24 hours after Winfrey announced the promotion on her show. Each coupon promised two pieces of grilled chicken, two individual side orders and a biscuit. KFC Spokesman Rick Maynard said earlier that “millions” of coupons had been downloaded. Maynard wouldn’t disclose details of Oprah’s relationship with the historic chain other than saying she wanted to give Americans a free meal, while KFC was looking to promote its latest product. The coupons are redeema
