Wholesome Food Corporation - Manila, Philippines

KFC’s history can be traced back to the man who started it all: Harland David Sanders, or the man popularly known as the face and logo of KFC, “Colonel Sanders.” Sanders was born on September 9, 1890 in Henryville, Indiana and started cooking at a very young age to help out his working mother and family.Growing up, he took on many jobs—working as a steamboat driver, insurancesalesman, railroad firefighter, farmer and even as an Army private. But it wasn’t until age 40 that Sanders really explored his love for fried chicken. In 1930, he cooked and served chicken meals for busy families in his small eatery called “Sanders Court and Café” which operated out of his service station living quarters. Eventually, the business boomed, prompting Sanders to expand his restaurant to fit 142 people. In the next 9 years as chef, he would perfect his fried chicken recipe.