KFC Logo — Kentucky Fried Chicken, better known by its acronym KFC is a franchise of restaurants from fast food specializing in fried chicken, which belongs to Yum! Brands. The origin of the group dates back to 1939 when Harland D. Sanders began to prepare crispy chicken in a restaurant in North Corbin (Kentucky) from a recipe of eleven spices and aromas. However, it was not until 1952 when he opened the first KFC franchise in Salt Lake City (Utah).

Colonel Sanders controlled the company until 1964, when it was sold to a group of local investors. He then moved over the control of several companies such as RJ Reynolds, until PepsiCo took over all shares of the company in 1986. 1 Currently, the face of Harland Sanders is tied to the chain restaurants such as your corporate image.

KFC is specialized in fried chicken, crispy chicken pieces that are prepared by a process of pressure frying . Usually several units are sold in boxes or bins, and besides the original traditional chicken are other variants such as extra crispy chicken and grilled. Next to the fried chicken, there are other variants such as chicken wings, sandwiches, burgers, burritos and fingers.

Besides chicken, side dishes are sold as coleslaw -style, grilled or fried potatoes, beans and rice, and various desserts. Depending on the country, there are also other dishes such as kebabs or chicken empanadas.

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