were called Kentucky Fried Chicken until 1991 when the restaurant changed its name to boost the company’s image, particularly by dropping the word “fried,” which many people consider an ...
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Fast food companies like KFC, McDonald's, and Burger King have all brought back their mascots in a big way. KFC resurrected Colonel Sanders, the brand's founder and mascot, after a 21-year hiatus.