date:Feb 20, 2013
A photo of a KFC employee appearing to lick a plate of mashed potatoes got her fired and got quick corporate response to a Johnson City restaurant.
The Johnson City Press reported the image went viral on social media over the weekend. The restaurant management referred the newspaper's call to KFC's corporate office. It's owned by Yum Brands, based in Louisville, Ky.
Company spokesman Rick Maynard emailed the newspaper, saying the photo was taken after the restaurant closed and the potatoes wer