KFC is the world's largest chicken fast food restaurant chain. It originated in the 1930s in Kentucky when Colonel Sanders began cooking chicken for travelers. By 1964, KFC had over 600 franchised outlets across the US and Canada. Today it has over 13,000 restaurants globally.
In India, KFC faced regulatory issues in the 1990s for not adhering to food safety standards. It was also protested by PETA for alleged animal cruelty. KFC had to shut down all but one Indian location but reentered in 2003 with a strategy tailored for Indian consumers.
While KFC has strong brand recognition globally, it faces threats including competition from other chains, concerns from health and animal welfare groups, and market