KFC History of the chef and their franchise

The Colonel aka Harland Sanders was born Sept. 9, 1890, on a farm near Henryville, Indiana, and learned to cook at an early age. After serving in the U.S. Army and trying his hand at more than couple careers — firefighter, streetcar operator and insurance salesperson, to name a few. He then began running service stations in Nicholasville and Corbin, Kentucky. There, he started serving his delicious fried chicken to interstate travelers, eventually perfecting the pressure cooker method and his secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices.

       

When Harland turns 40, he buys a roadside motel in Corbin, Kentucky and begins serving his southern style chicken. Finally, the Colonel perfects his unique blend of 11 herbs and spices that are still used today... and still top secret The Colonel dons his iconic white suit for the first time and from then on, wears one every time he's out in public. 

The first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise opens near Salt Lake City, Utah. Colonel Sanders sells his Corbin, Kentucky restaurant and goes on the road to sign up new KFC franchisees. Say “bucket of chicken” and you think KFC®. 

The original KFC® bucket from 1957 has now come to be recognized worldwide. As a network of franchises grows across the USA, the Colonel feels it's time to slow down, and sells the KFC Company to investors. The Colonel is named the 2nd most recognizable celebrity in the world after an independent survey.

After a rich and full life, Harland Sanders sadly passes away at the age of 90. His legacy lives on through his Original Recipe chicken and the company logo adapts over the years, with the Colonel's face remaining at the forefront of the design.

Today, KFC has the widest global footprint of any quick-service restaurant brand with 30,000+ restaurants in 150 countries and is one of the world’s fastest-growing retail brands.

What Customers Are Feeling About This Business Today

While the brand is experiencing success in international markets, many US customers are expressing frustration over falling quality and high price

Many users describe the food as greasy, soggy, or pathetic, stating it does not taste the same as in previous years. Customers report that the quality varies wildly between locations. Numerous reports mention dirty restaurants, rude service, and issues with incorrect or missing items. KFC is reportedly losing ground to rivals like Popeyes and Raising Cane's, with consumers often preferring competitors for better quality chicken tenders and sandwiches.

Many customers feel that KFC is no longer good value for money. They note that prices have significantly increased while the portion sizes or quality have decreased. 

the highest rating location is 3.9 out of 5 stars

the lowest rating location is 1.6 out of 5 stars