Kentucky Fried Chicken, better known by its acronym KFC, is a franchise of fast food restaurants specializing in fried chicken, which belongs to Yum! Brands. The origin of the group dates back to 1939 when Harland D. Sanders began preparing crispy chicken at a restaurant in North Corbin (Kentucky) from a recipe with eleven spices and aromas. However, it was not until 1952 when he opened the first KFC franchise in Salt Lake City (Utah).
Today, KFC is the second largest fast food restaurant in the world after McDonalds, however many claim that is much better than its opponent. Are they correct? First of all, a small comparison of restaurants’ performance. McDonald’s primarily sells hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken, French fries and breakfast items, whereas KFC sells chicken pieces, wraps, salads and sandwiches. Both companies are considered to provide low-cost, unhealthy food Kentucky Fried Chicken, better known by its acronym KFC, is a franchise of fast food restaurants specializing in fried chicken, which belongs to Yum! Brands.