Feb 11, 2010 10:10 AM

Supply chain services company McLane announced that two Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) regional franchisee associations presented the company with their respective “Vendor of the Year” Awards for outstanding service and overall performance.

The Southern California KFC Franchisee Association honored the McLane Riverside team for its excellent day-to-day performance, and for their heroic effort in continually supplying fresh chicken during KFC’s free meal giveaway announced on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Additionally, this KFC franchisee association recognized the flawless transfer of business to McLane in 2009, a move that involved 145 KFC locations and 50 of the Southern California KFC Franchisee Association’s members.

“McLane proved their systems and capabilities are top-notch at our most challenging times. Their expertise and dedication makes the whole process run smoothly,” said Mark Steinke, president of the Southern California Franchisee Association.

The KFC Northeast Franchisee Association recognized the McLane Albany NY, Burlington VT, and Manassas VA teams for day-to-day outstanding support and efficiencies.

KFC Corporation, based in Louisville KY, is a leading chicken restaurant chain. Every day, more than 12 million customers are served at its restaurants in 109 nations and territories. KFC operates more than 5,200 restaurants in the United States and more than 15,000 units worldwide. It is part of Yum! Brands Inc, a restaurant company with more than 36,000 locations.

McLane is a wholly owned unit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc and employs 15,000 teammates globally. For more information, visit www.mclaneco.com.