This observation was confirmed by Mayer.
Mayer also announced that KFC was buying up its Singapore franchisee, which
now operated 29 KFC stores. This would result in considerably more
administrative responsibilities for KFC's Southeast Asia regional office. Finally,
Mayer was moving Harry Schwab out of Singapore, and restructuring the
Southeast Asia region. The job of running the region was Tony's, if he wanted it.
Mayer also expressed his encouragement that Wang pursue the China option
according to his best judgment and efforts.