Over $110 billion spent annually on American fast food chains. Calculations based on total sales divided by total units. Rankings created by Twitter account @franchiseworf
Colonel Sanders founded KFC in 1930 by selling fried chicken in Corbin, Kentucky. Sanders developed unique pressure fryer and Original Recipe of 11 herbs. First franchise opened in Salt Lake County, Utah in 1952. Sanders sold company to John Y. Brown Jr. and Jack C. Massey in 1964
KFC is a global fast food chain with 22,621 locations in 150 countries. Founded by Colonel Harland Sanders in 1952 as Kentucky Fried Chicken. Currently operates as subsidiary of Yum! Brands, which owns Pizza Hut and Taco Bell
Recipe requires 3 pounds chicken cut into 10 pieces. Spice blend includes 11 herbs and 1 tablespoon each of salt and pepper. Chicken should be marinated for 20-30 minutes on counter. Spice-flour mixture should be made separately from chicken
Copycat version of famous KFC coleslaw with sweet, tangy, creamy texture. Perfect for spring, summer, potlucks, BBQs, and weeknight dinners. Makes 4 servings, requires 3-4 hours refrigeration time
McDonald's leads with 37,000 restaurants worldwide, featuring iconic French fries. KFC operates over 20,000 outlets in 125 countries, selling Original Recipe Chicken. Pizza Hut's pepperoni pizza is most popular internationally. Wendy's Frosty remains top seller, selling 300 million annually. Burger King's Whopper sells millions of units worldwide