KFC – initials that do not require any introduction.
Their epic saga started about 70 years back in Kentucky, when a young entrepreneur, Colonel Harland Sanders, began selling his fried chicken by the name of “Kentucky Fried Chicken” from his roadside restaurant during the Great Depression.
His unique secret recipe of 11 spices and herbs, became so famous that his Kentucky Fried Chicken opened its first franchise in Utah in 1952.
Ever since then there has been no looking back. KFC has grown and spread in the USA and around the world.
KFC has become one of the largest growing fast-food franchises in the world. KFC is recognized worldwide by the face of Colonel Sanders and his famous slogan for KFC, “Finger Lickin’ Good”.
KFC specializes in fried chicken and offers wraps, wings, burgers, etc. on their menu.
How Many KFC Restaurants are there in the United States?
According to the official KFC website (April 2022), there are 3,989 KFC restaurants in the USA distributed across all 50 States.
So, whether you’re in California, Florida, Michigan, or any other State in America, you’re bound to find a KFC Restaurant in the area.