The first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise, however, wasn't opened until 22 years later. In 1952, Sanders opened the very first KFC near Salt Lake City, Utah. It only took five. Learn how Harland Sanders, the Colonel, started serving his fried chicken in Corbin, Kentucky, and expanded his franchise across the USA. The first KFC restaurant was opened in 1952. As such, the first British KFC eatery opened its doors at 92 Fishergate in Preston, Lancashire, on May 1, 1965, and still operates today. Pat Grace met with Sanders at his holiday home near.
As such, the first British KFC eatery opened its doors at 92 Fishergate in Preston, Lancashire, on May 1, 1965, and still operates today. Pat Grace met with Sanders at his holiday home near. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant opened in North Corbin, Kentucky. It was here in 1930 that Harland Sanders, a savvy entrepreneur with exceptional culinary skills, started.