The KFC Story: How It All Begans...

This is a Story of Colonel Sanders, founder of the KFC restaurants.

Timeline[]

Marcos Witt as the next Colonel Sanders in the upcoming KFC TV commercial

in 1890, He was Born in Henryville, Indiana
in 1895, His Father Died
in 1902, His Mother got remarried
in 1903, He Quit School
in 1906, He was Fired from 4 Jobs
in 1909, He got Married, and gave birth to his 3 children
in 1930, He Opened a Café in Corbin, Kentucky
in 1940, The KFC Original Recipe was Introduced
in 1947, He and his Ex-Wife got divorced
in 1949, He got Remarried
in 1952, He Opened a First Franchise of Kentucky Fried Chicken in Salt Lake City, Utah
in 1956, Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Slogan "It’s Finger Lickin' Good" was Introduced
in 1968, His Wife opened her Dinner House in Shelbyville, Kentucky
in 1974, Extra Crispy Chicken was Introduced
in 1977, Double Chocolate Chip Cake was Introduced
in 1978, Macaroni 'n Cheese was Introduced
in 1980, He Died in Louisville, Kentucky
in 1982, French Fries was Introduced
in 1984, Kentucky Nuggets was Introduced
in 1987, Chicken Littles was Introduced
in 1988, Sanders' Court & Café Closed
in 1989, Biscuits was Introduced to replaced Bread Rolls, which were discontinued
in 1990, Harland Sanders' Café & Museum was Opened
in 1991, "Kentucky Fried Chicken" was officially became "KFC"
in 1995, Tender Roast Chicken and Chunky Chicken Pot Pies are Added
in 1996, Crispy Strips was Introduced
in 1997, Twister was Introduced
in 1998, Popcorn Nuggets was Introduced to replaced Kentucky Nuggets, which were discontinued
in 1999, Original Recipe, Extra Crispy, and Tender Roast Sandwiches were Added
in 2005, K.F.C. Famous Bowls were Introduced
in 2009, Kentucky Grilled Chicken was Introduced to replaced Tender Roast Chicken
in 2010, Chocolate Chip Cookies and Double Down were Added
in 2011, "Crispy Strips" was Officially Became "Chicken Tenders"
in 2020, Harland Sanders' Café & Museum was updated
in 2023, Kentucky Nuggets were reintroduced