Question: Why is Mcdonalds more successful than KFC in penetrating international markets? 

Answer: The question is not accurate. KFC is the number one QSR in China. McDonalds is the distant number two. China is a major international market. McDonalds has about 760 operating restaurants—KFC has 1,600 restaurants.
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