KFC vs ‘KFC Wale’: Name Dispute at Delhi Food Stall Draws Public Attention

NEW DELHI -- A small food stall in Delhi called 'KFC Wale' is in the centre of a social media storm after a row over its name, which is said to have attracted a crowd and gone viral online.

Jul 12, 2026 - 03:18
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KFC vs ‘KFC Wale’: Name Dispute at Delhi Food Stall Draws Public Attention

The video of the incident has reignited a debate about local businesses, branding, and trademark rights.

Dispute over the name of the stall
Social media videos suggest the altercation took place when the stall was approached by people claiming to be from KFC. 

They apparently objected to the use of 'KFC' in the name of the vendor. The discussion quickly turned into a heated argument for all to see.

There has been no official confirmation of exactly what was said.

A crowd forms around the stand
A crowd of onlookers gathered round as the argument unfolded. 

Supporters of the local vendor and praise for the food served at the stew were heard from the crowd. The ruckus made the place an impromptu public spectacle, with many recording the scene on their phones.

Social media has a solution
Since then, footage of the fight has gone viral on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

Reviews have been mixed. Many users found the situation funny and backed the owner of “KFC Wale", calling it a classic case of small vendors vs big brands. 

Others said the trademark and branding dispute should be settled in a court of law and not in the court of public opinion.

No official statement as yet
As of now, KFC has not issued any official statement on the matter. 

It is also not publicly confirmed whether any legal notice has been sent or any further action has been taken.

Yet the videos still spark online debate over where local branding stops and corporate trademarks begin.

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