News Briefs

KENTUCY FRIED CHICKEN:

premieres its first commercial written by, directed by and starring “real” people on Oct. 1. Consumers are asked to vote for their favorite ad among three finalists. Voting take place Sept. 24 and Sept. 25 at www.kfc.com. The commercial’s creator wins $10,000. The two runners-up collect $5,000 each.

KAHALA CORP: a quick service restaurant group plans to merge with Taco Time International, Inc., a popular Mexican restaurant chain. The merger is expected to close on or before Oct. 31, 2003.