About Us

With a character like Colonel Sanders at the helm, it’s not surprising that KFC has grown to become one of the world’s most loved food brands. In 1939, he perfected his Original Recipe® Chicken and by 1964 people all across the United States and Canada were enjoying his unique chicken recipe.

Then just seven years later, KFC arrived on the New Zealand shores with a store in Auckland.

Fast-forward 40 years and much has changed, however one thing has stood the test of time – the Colonel’s Original Recipe® Chicken. In fact, thanks to the popularity of his 11 secret herbs and spices, KFC now has 98 stores nationwide.

But there’s much more to KFC and the Colonel, which you’ll discover when you read The KFC Story, Milestones and Our Great Taste. You can also learn more about KFC locally by checking out News, Stores, and KFC in New Zealand.