KFC founder’s home, restaurant and pressure cooker head to auction
A collection of historical items belonging to KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders, including his former home and restaurant, is set to be auctioned in Kentucky. The sale offers a rare glimpse into the origins of the global fast-food brand.
Why it matters
The auction represents a significant moment for cultural preservation and the history of American corporate branding.
Fans of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) have a chance to own an extreemely significant part of the brand's history. A large collection of items linked to the company's founder, Colonel Harland Sanders, is set to be auctioned in Kentucky next week.The auction will include Colonel Sanders' former home, his restaurant, personal belongings, business records, photographs and other memorabilia connected to both Colonel Sanders and his wife, Claudia Sanders. According to the organisers, this is the first time the collection has been made available to the public.The items have been preserved for more than 50 years by the Settle family, who bought the Colonel's home and business directly from Colonel and Claudia Sanders.
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