Yum! Brands said today it has hired rodent-fighter and PCT columnist Bobby Corrigan to independently review its New York City stores.
"Corrigan is a renowned expert in the area of pest control in challenging urban environments and we look forward to his review," Emil Brolick, president of U.S. brands for Yum said in a statement.
Corrigan is the author of "Rodent Control: A Practical Guide for Pest Management Professionals."
Recent video of rats scampering around a New York KFC-Taco Bell while it was closed has been shown on television news shows and distributed on the Internet.