LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Two KFC locations in Maine have been awarded Gold Level Performance on a Champs Excellence Review.

The review is an unannounced inspection of performance completed by KFC Corp., from Louisville, Ky.

In order to be awarded Gold Level status, the unit must achieve a close-to-perfect performance score in the areas of cleanliness, hospitality, accuracy, maintenance, product and speed.

The recognition of achievement was bestowed to the KFC located on 63 Center St. in Auburn, with a score of 94 out of a possible of 100 points.

The other successful location is the KFC store on 61 Main St., in South Paris, with a score of 90 out of the possible 100 points.