“Get ready to finger-lickin’ learn some surprising facts about one of the world’s most iconic fast food chains. From its humble beginnings to its global domination, these 20 KFC facts will leave you with a new appreciation for the Colonel’s secret recipe and its place in American culture.”
1-5 Fun Facts About KFC
1. Did you know that the KFC Original Recipe is so hush-hush that it takes two separate companies to mix the 11 secret spices? To safeguard the secrecy of KFC’s Original Recipe, a company mixes the first half of the 11 spices and then ships it to McCormick. They add the second half before sending it back to KFC.
2. Colonel Sanders wasn’t just a friendly face on the KFC logo – He was a perfectionist who made surprise visits to KFC restaurants. If dissatisfied with the food, he would throw it to the floor while cursing out the employees.
3. The first KFC restaurant opened in Salt Lake City, Utah, marking the beginning of a global franchise.
4. KFC is so popular as a Christmas dinner option in Japan that customers have to pre-order their meals weeks in advance or wait in long lines to get their hands on their chicken.
5. In 2009, KFC offered to fix potholes for free in various US cities in exchange for the ability to add “Re-Freshed by KFC” on top of them.
6-10 Interesting Facts About KFC
6. You’ve heard of finger-lickin’ good, but how about nail-lickin’ good? In 2016, KFC released edible nail polishes in Hong Kong, available in both Hot & Spicy and Original flavors. Now you can match your nail color to your favorite chicken seasoning!
7. Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year for KFC, presumably due to families gathering to enjoy a meal together.
8. The KFC Double Down was initially introduced as an April Fool’s Day joke but became so popular that it was kept on the menu.
9. KFC installed a giant portrait of Colonel Sanders in the uninhabited desert near Area 51, visible only through satellite imagery.
10. In Australia, KFC isn’t just for humans – it’s also used as bait to trap feral cats. It might sound strange, but apparently, the cats can’t resist the smell of the Colonel’s secret blend of 11 herbs and spices.
11-15 Awesome Facts About KFC
11. Colonel Sanders worked a variety of jobs throughout his life, including as a farmer, steamboat pilot, and gas station owner, before starting KFC at the age of 65.
12. The iconic KFC bucket was suggested by Dave Thomas, who went on to establish the fast-food chain Wendy’s.
13. The well-known tagline of KFC, “It’s Finger-Lickin’ Good,” originated from a manager’s response to a customer who complained about an actor licking their fingers in a commercial.
14. Before starting KFC, Colonel Sanders worked at a gas station where he was involved in a gunfight with a rival gas station manager.
15. Here’s a spooky one for you – according to urban legend, the Japanese basketball team Hanshin Tigers is under the curse of Colonel Sanders. Supposedly, the team has been cursed ever since fans threw a statue of the Colonel into a river in 1985. Looks like the Colonel’s influence extends beyond just the realm of fried chicken!
16-20 Insane Facts About KFC
16. KFC isn’t just a restaurant – it’s a community. In India, Pakistan, and Egypt, there are Deaf KFC locations that are made for and handled by deaf people.
17. KFC once had a spin-off restaurant called “Kentucky Roast Beef,” which was located in Bellevue, Washington.
18. KFC changed its name from Kentucky Fried Chicken to KFC to avoid licensing fees to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. That’s right, it’s not just a catchy new acronym – it’s also a clever business move!
19. China has more KFC restaurants than the United States, indicating its widespread popularity in the country.
20. Baku, Azerbaijan, boasts the world’s largest KFC restaurant.
That’s it for this post guys, I hope you had fun while reading 20 Bad Facts About KFC.
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