In 1952, he sold his first franchise of Kentucky Fried Chicken to Pete Harman, the man who trademarked the tagline “Finger Lickin’ Good.” He only started serving fried chicken after moving to another space for his restaurant, which he renamed to “Sanders’ Court and Café.” At the age of 50, he developed his famous secret Original Recipe fried chicken made with 11 secret herbs and spices.Īfter his restaurant closed down, he went around different establishments to cook and serve his chicken himself.
When he was 40 years old, Colonel Sanders opened a roadside diner called “Sanders’ Servistation and Café.” He didn’t have a fixed menu, and based the food he served that day on his family’s meals.
Harland worked several jobs before he ventured into food – farm hand, streetcar conductor, Army Private in Cuba, blacksmith helper, railyard fireman, salesman and service station operator. We millennials can learn a thing or two from him. We make excuses such as “I’m too old to do this” or “It’s just not for me.”īut Sanders didn’t stop after one door closed. We all have dreams that we want to pursue, but when we experience obstacles or rejection, it seems easier to give up. He jumped from one job to the next and took on several business ventures until he found success with his “finger lickin’ good” fried chicken at 50 years old. Sanders was someone who reached success late in life yet remained easy going and light hearted, no matter what challenge he faced. He’s more than just the man who invented KFC’s trademark recipe with 11 secret herbs and spices. He’s Colonel Harland Sanders, the man behind Kentucky Fried Chicken. Some of you might remember a white-haired guy with eyeglasses featured in the KFC logo. He’s a real guy, not just a cartoon that looked good against red, black, and white. Now you know we’re not just talking about any other fried chicken. And don’t forget about the gravy: that thick, well-seasoned sauce that you can pour on rice as if it’s soup that can cure any bad day. One thing’s for sure: the flavor has to be just right. MANILA, Philippines – How do you like your fried chicken?Ĭrispy? Juicy? Spicy? So tender it slides from the bones?
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