Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is a division of Yum! Brands, Inc., and is based in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Originally founded by Col. Harland Sanders, KFC is known mainly for its fried chicken, which is usually-served in a bucket. KFC Corporation, Kentucky, is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain, specializing in Original Recipe, Extra Crispy, Twister and Colonel's Crispy Strips chicken with homestyle sides. Every day, nearly eight million customers are served around the world.