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KFC Franchise Ordered to Pay £70K for Racial Discrimination

12/27/2025

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The London tribunal ordered Nexus Foods Limited, a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) franchisee, to pay £70,000 to Madhesh Ravichandran, an Indian worker, for racial discrimination.
The tribunal found manager Kajan Theiventhiram called Ravichandran a 'slave' and forced long hours.
Ravichandran started in January 2023.
The tribunal found Ravichandran was denied annual leave and faced a hostile workplace.
The tribunal ruled Ravichandran was wrongfully dismissed and recommended training on workplace discrimination.

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Story summary

The London tribunal ordered Nexus Foods Limited, a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) franchisee, to pay £70,000 to Madhesh Ravichandran, an Indian worker, for racial discrimination.
The tribunal found manager Kajan Theiventhiram called Ravichandran a 'slave' and forced long hours.
Ravichandran started in January 2023.
The tribunal found Ravichandran was denied annual leave and faced a hostile workplace.
The tribunal ruled Ravichandran was wrongfully dismissed and recommended training on workplace discrimination.