The letters "KFC" in the popular fast food chain stand for "Kentucky Fried Chicken."
Kentucky Fried Chicken is a fast food chain that specializes in fried chicken. It was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders in 1952 in Kentucky, USA. The chain is known for its signature recipe of 11 herbs and spices, which is used to season the chicken. In 1991, the company officially changed its name from "Kentucky Fried Chicken" to "KFC" to reflect the shift towards a wider variety of menu items beyond just fried chicken. Today, KFC is one of the largest fast food chains in the world, with thousands of locations in more than 100 countries.