KFC
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Company and Brand
| Stands for | Kentucky Fried Chicken |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
KFC stands for Kentucky Fried Chicken, a company and brand abbreviation.
American fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken, with more than 30,000 restaurants in over 145 countries. Part of Yum! Brands, which also owns Taco Bell and Pizza Hut.
Example: We grabbed a KFC bucket for the road trip.
Usage notes
Harland Sanders developed his recipe of "11 herbs and spices" at his roadside cafe in Corbin, Kentucky, and the first franchise opened in Salt Lake City in 1952, run by Pete Harman. The chain officially adopted the initials KFC in 1991. Headquartered for decades in Louisville, Kentucky, it announced a move to Plano, Texas, in 2025. China is its largest market.
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