KFC

KFC

Food & Beverage / D2C
Large (10,000+ employees)

Overview

KFC, also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a global fast-food restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken. It is the world's second-largest restaurant chain after McDonald's, with over 25,000 locations in more than 145 countries and territories as of December 2019. The company is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, one of the world's largest restaurant companies.

About Us

KFC, founded by Colonel Harland Sanders during the Great Depression, originated from his roadside motel in Corbin, Kentucky, where he sold fried chicken. Recognizing the potential of franchising, Sanders launched the first "Kentucky Fried Chicken" franchise in Utah in 1952. This move significantly impacted the fast-food industry, challenging the hamburger's dominance and popularizing chicken as a fast-food option. Branded as "Colonel Sanders," Harland became an iconic figure in American culture. However, the company's rapid growth became overwhelming, leading Sanders, at 73, to sell KFC in 1964 to investors led by John Y. Brown Jr. and Jack C. Massey. PepsiCo acquired KFC in 1986, later spinning it off as Tricon Global Restaurants, which subsequently rebranded as Yum! Brands. This evolution marks KFC's journey from a single motel operation to a global fast-food powerhouse.

Vision

While a specific official vision statement is not publicly available, KFC's vision appears to be to continue to be a leading global fast-food brand known for its fried chicken and to innovate its menu and operations to meet evolving customer preferences.

Mission

While a specific official mission statement is not publicly available, KFC's general mission revolves around providing delicious, affordable, and convenient fried chicken meals to customers worldwide while maintaining quality and consistency.

Headquarters

New Delhi

Specialties & Industries

Fried ChickenChicken SandwichesChicken BucketsSides (e.g.mashed potatoescoleslawbiscuits)DessertsFast FoodHospitalityRetailFMCGFortune 500B2C

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