KFC

By dario1706
  • KFC´s founder, Harland David Sanders is born in Henryville, Indiana, U.S.

    KFC´s founder, Harland David Sanders is born in Henryville, Indiana, U.S.

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  • In 1930, Sanders takes over a Shell Refill Station on US Route 25 in North Corbin, Kentucky.

    In 1930, Sanders takes over a Shell Refill Station on US Route 25 in North Corbin, Kentucky.

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  • 4 years later, he purchases a larger refill station across the road, expanding to six tables in total.

    4 years later, he purchases a larger refill station across the road, expanding to six tables in total.

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  • In 1937, he expands his restaurant to 142 seats and purchases a motel across the street, naming it Sanders Court & Café.

    In 1937, he expands his restaurant to 142 seats and purchases a motel across the street, naming it Sanders Court & Café.

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  • In 1939, due to the long cooking process of the chicken in an iron frying pan, Sanders buys a pressure cooker and modifies it into a pressure fryer.

    In 1939, due to the long cooking process of the chicken in an iron frying pan, Sanders buys a pressure cooker and modifies it into a pressure fryer.

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  • One year later, he finished his "Original Recipe" containing 11 herbs and spices.

    One year later, he finished his "Original Recipe" containing 11 herbs and spices.

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  • In 1952, Sanders franchised his recipe to Pete Harman from Salt Lake, Utah, opening the world´s first KFC restaurant.

    In 1952, Sanders franchised his recipe to Pete Harman from Salt Lake, Utah, opening the world´s first KFC restaurant.

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  • In 1957, he introduced a new product to the menu: the "bucket meal".

    In 1957, he introduced a new product to the menu: the "bucket meal".

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  • By 1963, there were 600 KFC restaurants all across the country, making it the largest food company in the US at the time.

    By 1963, there were 600 KFC restaurants all across the country, making it the largest food company in the US at the time.

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  • In 1964, Sanders sold KFC to a group of investors led by John Brown Jr. and Jack Massey for US$2 million.

    In 1964, Sanders sold KFC to a group of investors led by John Brown Jr. and Jack Massey for US$2 million.

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  • By 1970, the chain had reached over 3,000 outlets in 48 different countries.

    By 1970, the chain had reached over 3,000 outlets in 48 different countries.

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  • Sanders died in 1980 at the age of 90, leaving a total of 6,000 KFC outlets worldwide.

    Sanders died in 1980 at the age of 90, leaving a total of 6,000 KFC outlets worldwide.

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  • KFC opens a new outlet in Beijing, China.

    KFC opens a new outlet in Beijing, China.

  • The 1990´s saw a number of successful product launches including the "Hot Wings".

    The 1990´s saw a number of successful product launches including the "Hot Wings".

  • In 1991, the name "KFC" is officially adopted, although it was known widely by that name already.

    In 1991, the name "KFC" is officially adopted, although it was known widely by that name already.

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  • The "Popcorn Chicken"

    The "Popcorn Chicken"

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  • And the "Spicy chicken fillet sandwich", a.k.a the "Zinger".

    And the "Spicy chicken fillet sandwich", a.k.a the "Zinger".

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  • By August 1997, KFC officially had over 30,000 outlets and annual sales of US$10 billion.

    By August 1997, KFC officially had over 30,000 outlets and annual sales of US$10 billion.

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