KFC is a fast-food restaurant chain that specializes in chicken. KFC (originally Kentucky Fried Chicken) is the world’s second-biggest restaurant chain behind McDonald’s in terms of revenue, and the world’s most popular chicken brand, with over 19,500 locations in over 115 countries and territories. KFC’s menu has expanded beyond its famous Original Recipe pressure-fried chicken (“11 herbs and spices”) and side dishes to include grilled chicken, chicken strips, chicken sandwiches, hot wings, and desserts.