Here's the real reason KFC stopped going by Kentucky Fried Chicken nearly four decades ago
KFC shortened its name from Kentucky Fried Chicken in 1991 to modernize its brand image and move away from the negative health connotations associated with the word 'fried'. The change also helped the company pivot toward a broader poultry menu as consumer preferences shifted.
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Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Historic untouched wine found secretly buried beneath a medieval chapel floor Paul Pelosi charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run in Napa Valley Tesla helped save a driver; is your car ready? Kentucky Fried Chicken officially shortened its name to KFC in 1991, and the reason behind the rebranding has fueled rumors ever since.
One persistent myth falsely claims the Commonwealth of Kentucky trademarked the state’s name and forced the company to pay licensing fees.
Another urban legend alleged KFC was breeding extra-large, “genetically modified organisms” with extra legs, so they couldn’t technically call their signature dish “chicken” anymore.
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