KFC Lakehaven in New South Wales has been crowned the 2025 KFC Games Champion after a high-energy national final in Cairns earlier in October.
Now in its 38th year, the KFC Games brought together top-performing restaurant teams from across the country at KFC Gordonvale. Out of more than 45,000 KFC team members nationwide, seven finalist teams earned their place in the competition through a series of regional heats testing their speed, accuracy and teamwork.
The competition
Teams had 40 minutes to serve as many customers as possible, preparing menu favourites including Zinger Burgers, Original Recipe Chicken, Popcorn Chicken, Nuggets and chips.
Each team was judged on customer service, cooking precision, burger building, order presentation and teamwork – from ensuring every order was accurate and safely prepared to keeping chips hot, burgers balanced and communication strong throughout the challenge.
The seven finalists represented KFC restaurants from across Australia, including Queen Street Mall (QLD), Lakehaven and Spring Farm (NSW), Cannington (WA), Modbury (SA), Lansell (VIC) and Kings Meadows (TAS).
“We’re incredibly proud of all our team members participating, not only in the national finals but at all stages of the competition – from restaurant heats to state championships,” said Toby Camilleri, KFC’s Chief Operating Officer. “The KFC Games are more than just a competition; they’re a vibrant celebration of our team’s skills, with many of our future managers deciding on a long-term career with KFC after competing in the Games.
“As we nurture and grow the skills of these talented young people, the KFC Games showcases their abilities and recognises the best-of-the-best by awarding them the national title, all while having a lot of fun as part of a solid team of supportive peers.”
Brad, Restaurant General Manager at KFC Lakehaven, added: “We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly proud to be crowned the 2025 KFC Games Champions. This win is a testament to the dedication, skill and teamwork our Lakehaven legends have poured into every single shift, regional heat and the finals themselves. To stand out among 45,000 incredible Aussie team members is a highlight we’ll never forget, and we couldn’t be more excited to take home the win for 2025.”
The KFC Games have become a long-standing tradition for the brand, designed to recognise teamwork and operational excellence among its restaurant teams.
Each year, the event highlights the skills and dedication of team members while offering a fun, competitive platform to celebrate their achievements.
Source: Ogilvy PR
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