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KFC, or Kentucky Fried Chicken, has a rich lore that dates back to its founding by Colonel Harland Sanders in the 1930s. Sanders, born in 1890, started serving fried chicken from a roadside gas station in Corbin, Kentucky, during the Great Depression. His secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices quickly gained popularity, leading him to open his first official restaurant, Sanders Court & Café, in 1930.
The brand's iconic image emerged as Sanders, donning his signature white suit and black string tie, traveled across the country, promoting his chicken recipe and franchising his concept. By the early 1950s, Sanders had developed the distinctive pressure-cooking method that ensured the chicken's crispy texture and juicy flavor, setting KFC apart from other fried chicken establishments.
In 1952, the first KFC franchise opened in Salt Lake City, Utah, marking the beginning of the brand's global expansion.