KFC

KFC, now once again using its original name of Kentucky Fried Chicken in some of its restaurants, is a division of Yum! Brands, Inc., and is based in Louisville, Kentucky. Originally founded by Col. Harland Sanders, KFC is known for its fried chicken, which is prepared by coating fresh-cut pieces of chicken in a flour, salt, and pepper mixture, then cooking immersed in hot oil in a pressure cooker.

Food

The spices used in the chicken are a trade secret. However, a chemical analysis commissioned by author William Poundstone revealed some of the primary ingredients: salt, ground black pepper, flour, and monosodium glutamate. KFC claims that Colonel Sanders' recipe had eleven secret herbs and spices, although it curiously does not claim that this is the recipe in current use.

Related Topics:
William Poundstone - Salt - Black pepper - Flour - Monosodium glutamate

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The company adopted the abbreviated form of its name in 1991 to avoid the unhealthy connotations of the word 'fried'. KFC is currently experimenting with pot pies and boneless and roasted chicken in addition to its core food offering. In 2004 the company tried to further rebrand itself, featuring the term "Kitchen Fresh Chicken" in its advertisements (and noting in the fine print that its freshness claim does not apply to the chicken wings).

Related Topics:
1991 - 2004 - Chicken wings

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

In April 2005, KFC opened a new restaurant in its hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, under the original name of Kentucky Fried Chicken and plans to add at least 50 more.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

In New Zealand, television advertisements for the chain feature "Kiwi For Chicken." In 2002 KFC slapped a Strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) on a news website which had linked to a spoof KFC site.

Related Topics:
New Zealand - Strategic lawsuit against public participation - SLAPP

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Beyond the fried chicken, KFC also serves side-dishes like coleslaw, various potato-based items (including french fries, potato wedges, and mashed potatoes with gravy), corn on the cob and biscuits. KFC also offers other entrees such as chicken nuggets, hamburgers, pork ribs and a variety of desserts ? though not all may be found in all locations.

Related Topics:
Coleslaw - Potato - French fries - Mashed potatoes - Gravy - Corn on the cob - Biscuits - Chicken nugget - Hamburger - Rib - Dessert

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Wendy's restaurants founder Dave Thomas operated several Kentucky Fried Chicken franchises before starting Wendy's restaurants. He also invented the rotating-bucket-of-chicken sign that at one time was outside every KFC.

Related Topics:
Wendy's - Dave Thomas

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~