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10 Business Fakes Made in China

Although the real Kentucky Fried Chicken can be blamed in its own right for fakery in China—as evidenced by it’s use of an Obama imposter in several Chinese TV ads—the company is also a victim of storefront forgeries. The fake KFC stores not only use the fast-food chain's branding, but also replace Colonel Sanders with their own rendition.

The fake KFCs may not remain around for long, however, since KFC recently became the largest restaurant company in mainland China, after becoming one of the fastest-growing brands in the country, according to a Harvard Business School study.