KFC was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders in 1930. That’s right, Colonel Sanders that is a focus of the chain's advertising is based on a real person, and that person founded KFC! Colonel Sanders started selling fried chicken from his roadside restaurant – called Sanders Court & Café. This gave him the idea to start franchising fried chicken restaurants, that would challenge the dominant hamburger chains. It was successful in that challenge, and today there are over 25,000 KFCs worldwide.
To find out more about KFC, visit the company’s website https://www.kfc.co.uk/
What countries have KFC stores?
It is thought that there are at least 25,000 KFC stores, which are found in 147 countries across the world. This means that KFC stores are found in more than half of the world’s countries.
KFC originated in the United States, and the company still has a significant presence with nearly 4,000 stores. However, it may surprise you to know that most KFC stores are found in China, which has over 7,000 KFC stores.
Many European countries have KFC stores, including the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, and Germany. In North America, you can order from the KFC menu in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Bermuda. South American countries which have KFC stores include Argentina, Bahamas, Brazil, Jamaica, and Peru.
The company has a significant presence in Asia, with restaurants in countries such as China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand. Stores are also found in Australia and New Zealand.
Fried chicken features heavily on the KFC menu. But before we delve into the detail of what’s on offer at KFC, it is important to set out that you can order KFC food in two ways. If you want to order single meals, you can order 'meals for one', which for example could include a burger, fries, and a drink. If you would like to share (or are starving) you can order feasts or boxes from the KFC menu. Boxes offer a bigger selection of fried chicken, fries, and sides.
Starting with meals for one, you can order fried chicken drumsticks, fried chicken fillet burgers, or boneless mini chicken fillets. Meals for one at KFC are served with fries and a soft drink. Some options on the KFC menu allow you to add extra sides. For example, the Fillet Box Meal serves one person, but contains a Chicken Fillet Burger, with a fried chicken drumstick, fries, a side, and a drink.
Sharing buckets can be great value for money, and provide you with huge amounts of fried chicken, fries, and sides. The company offers boxes to meet a wide variety of different occasions, from boxes tailored to feed 2 or 3 people, to boxes to feed 6 to 8 people. The 14-piece party bucket is one of the biggest KFC buckets on offer. It has 14 pieces of fried chicken, including chicken fillets, wings, popcorn chicken, and is served with 2 large sides and 6 regular sides and a large bottle of drink.
If you don’t want a burger when at KFC, the company has a range of flavorsome wraps, rice boxes and salads. A small range of desserts is also served, which includes an ice cream sundae.
How do I order at KFC stores?
If you are ordering in-store at KFC, most stores will have a large counter area where you will need to place your order. The counter area will have copies of the KFC menu on large screens, making it easier to order. You will then have to wait at the counter while your food is prepared, before taking it to your table to eat.
What sides are served at KFC?
Side dishes are an important part of the KFC dining experience. As you would imagine, fries are served at KFC, but with many meals, you get the option to choose additional sides. The exact options of sides will vary depending on the location, but KFC’s sides include:
- KFC gravy
- Baked beans
- Coleslaw
- Corn Cob
- Creamy Mash
- Garden Salad
- Southern Rice
- Popcorn chicken
What is the KFC secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices?
Colonel Sanders kept his original recipe of 11 herbs and spices a closely garden secret. All Colonel Sanders has said in public is that the secret recipe contains salt, pepper, and spices in everyone’s cupboards.
This hasn’t stopped people from speculating over the secret recipe, and food blogs and social media are full of imitation KFC spice and herb mixes. All we know is that if you want the real deal, you will have to order food from KFC!
Does KFC offer delivery?
Yes! Many KFC stores offer a delivery service. This means you can enjoy food from the KFC menu from the comfort of your home, which is perfect for those lazy days, or when you want to stay in and watch the big game!
Delivery options vary between different KFC stores, so check with your local KFC store if they offer delivery and the delivery options that are available in your local area. In some locations, you can order directly from KFC, and in others, you will need to order through a third party.
Is KFC spicy?
KFC’s fried chicken as standard isn’t spicy. However, the KFC menu does include some options where they have added some extra spice.
A select number of KFC stores offer Red Hot & Crispy fried chicken. The company offers this fried chicken in hot & crispy, mild red, and intense red-hot! Some of these aren’t for the faint-hearted.
In some KFC stores in the United States, the KFC menu also includes the Nashville Hot Chicken, the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, and the Kentucky Scorcher. The Kentucky Scorcher is so hot that the company actually serves it with a side bottle of milk to cool your mouth!
In many countries, the KFC menu includes the Zinger Burger, which consists of a chicken breast fillet burger, with an added kick.
If you would rather avoid spicy food, then KFC still has plenty of options for you. All you have to do is avoid the items on the KFC menu we have listed above, and you will be fine. If you need any clarification over how spicy the food is at KFC, ask at your local store, where the staff will be more than happy to help.
Yes! KFC has a children’s menu, which means that children can sample many of the company’s signature dishes. Children love the taste of KFC chicken, especially the company’s boneless chicken dishes, and their popcorn chicken.
Items on the KFC children’s menu have been designed to be suitable for children’s palates, and are served in smaller child-friendly portions.
Does KFC have drive-throughs?
Yes, many KFC stores across the world have drive-through. This means you can order food from the KFC menu without even leaving your car!
What are KFC’s opening hours?
Because of the huge number of KFCs across the world, opening times vary between different locations. Generally, KFC stores open at around 10am and close at 11pm, and most stores do not open for breakfast.
However, the exact opening hours vary between different stores, so be sure to check with your local restaurant or the company’s website for local opening hours.
Does KFC cater to vegetarians?
KFC might be best known for its fried chicken, but the company has responded to customer demand, and now offers a good selection of vegetarian options. Full nutritional information is available on the company’s website, or ask at your local store for further information.
Does KFC cater for vegans?
Yes! It might surprise you to learn that KFC serves burgers which are suitable for vegans. The Original Recipe Vegan Burger uses a QUORN fillet, which is coated with the same secret 11 herbs and spices used in the original KFC fried chicken, served with lettuce, and vegan mayo in a sesame seed bun.
A wide range of beverages served at KFC is suitable for vegans.