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S5·E43 The Disastrous Downfall of KFC

Aired May 17, 2026

Synopsis

For decades, Kentucky Fried Chicken dominated the fast food scene with the top secret fried chicken recipe created by its larger-than-life founder, Colonel Harlan Sanders. But more recently, KFC has struggled to keep people interested in what it's selling.

In this episode of Weird History Food, we dig through the corporate battles, declining quality, and broken branding to figure out exactly how one of America’s most beloved restaurant chains lost its way.

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