KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken; KFC for short) is an American multinational Western-style fast food chain that is now part of Yum Brands. KFC is not only the world's largest fried chicken chain, but also the world's second largest fast-food restaurant. It was founded by Colonel Harlan Sanders in 1952 and specializes in Western-style fast food such as fried chicken, burgers, French fries, and soda.