Directions To The Nearest Kfc (2024)

FAQs

Where does Kentucky Fried Chicken come from? ›

Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. KFC was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders (1890–1980), an entrepreneur who began selling fried chicken from his roadside restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky, during the Great Depression.

KFC also began a makeover of the US brand image, bringing back the full "Kentucky Fried Chicken" name at some outlets and returning portraits of Colonel Sanders to prominence.

In 2024, there are at least 29,000 KFC outlets in 147 countries and territories in the world where 10,000 of those stores are in China alone. The first KFC franchise opened in the United States in 1952. The first overseas franchise was established in the United Kingdom in May 1965.

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10 pieces of our famous Original Recipe chicken with 4 regular Signature fries. Serious bang for your buck.

KFC's new $30 Fill Up comes complete with a large cole slaw, 4 biscuits, and 2 large mashed potatoes and gravy. AND YOU'VE GOT THESE COMBINATIONS TO CHOOSE FROM: 8-piece Original Recipe plus 12 tenders 8-piece Extra Crispy plus 12 tenders.

We are perhaps the only QSR brand in India to use 100% whole muscle chicken. Why take our word for it - dig into our crispy, juicy Hot & Crispy Chicken, Smoky Grilled Chicken or a delectable Zinger Burger and see for yourself!

PepsiCo fast food division

Reynolds sold KFC to PepsiCo to pay off debt from its recent purchase of Nabisco. In 1990, Hot 'n Now was acquired via Taco Bell from William Van Domelen, but the company was sold in 1996. In 1992, PepsiCo acquired California Pizza Kitchen.

Yum Brands Inc., is a restaurant company that owns quick-service chains Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC, as well as fast-casual brand The Habit Burger Grill. It is headquartered in Louisville, Ky. Yum Brands was initially part of PepsiCo, which entered the restaurant business in 1977 with the acquisition of Pizza Hut.

For too long, KFC fries have been the warm-up act for the crispy main event. But if at first you don't succeed, fry and fry again. Introducing the new KFC Signature Fries. Our classic skin on fries covered in an original recipe style seasoning.

KFC deep fries its chicken for 15 minutes and then drains the oil off for another five minutes – 20 minutes in total. If you don't have a deep fryer, heat up plenty of oil in a large saucepan and do it that way.

Is KFC chicken healthy? ›

KFC CHICKEN IS OFTEN SERVED IN LARGE PORTIONS AND WITH HIGH-CALORIE SIDES. A small amount of chicken could theoretically be eaten in a well-rounded healthy diet, but KFC portions are far too large to support any healthy portion choices.

What country has the most KFCs? China is KFC's largest market. The first KFC opened in Qianmen Street in downtown Beijing in 1987. Total outlets 5138.

Eating KFC at Christmas time has become a "Traditional Christmas Eve Dinner" in Japan. As of 2013, Japan is the third-largest market for KFC after China and the United States with 1,200 outlets.

Which state has the most KFC restaurants? According to the KFC store locator, the state that has the most KFC restaurants is California, with 469 locations.

14 pieces of Original Recipe chicken, 8 Hot Wings, 8 Mini Fillets, large Popcorn chicken, 6 regular Signature fries & 2 large sides. Plus a large bottle of drink. The ultimate finger lickin' feast.

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6 pieces of our famous Original Recipe chicken with 4 regular Signature fries.