Harland Sanders
Harland Sanders, better known as Colonel Sanders, was the founder of KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) and an iconic figure in American fast food history. He developed the original recipe for KFC's fried chicken, which became a hallmark of the brand. His image, characterized by a white suit and black string tie, remains synonymous with KFC. Sanders's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to quality helped establish KFC as a global franchise, with a legacy that continues to influence the fast food industry today.
Born on Sep 09, 1890 (134 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 2 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,374 | $160,000 | 122$ |
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,446 | $21,000,000 | 3,835$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,264 | $2,700,000 | 726$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 16,037 | $155,000 | 57$ |
| Totals | 5 | 452,282,775 | 102,121 | $24,015,000 | 4,740$ |
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Recent Mentions
Ukraine:
Harland Sanders invented the secret recipe for Kentucky fried chicken to feature on KFC restaurant signs.
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Hungary:
Harland Sanders, the founder of KFC, started selling fried chicken at a gas station in the 1930s.
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Hungary:
Harland Sanders, the founder of KFC, started selling fried chicken at a gas station in the 1930s.
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United Kingdom:
Colonel Harland Sanders, the founder of KFC, began selling fried chicken from a roadside restaurant in Kentucky in 1932.
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United States:
The chain founded by Col. Harland Sanders is leaving its Louisville headquarters to set up shop in the Dallas suburb of Plano.
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