Harlan Sanders (KFC founder, early competitor)

Harlan Sanders, better known as Colonel Sanders, was the founder of KFC, a global fast-food chain famous for its fried chicken. In the 1930s, he started cooking and selling chicken from his roadside restaurant. After facing challenges, he developed his secret recipe of herbs and spices, which made his chicken unique. He branded himself as "Colonel" and traveled to franchise his recipe, eventually building KFC into an internationally recognized brand. Sanders was also an early competitor in the fast-food industry, emphasizing quality and consistency, and his entrepreneurial spirit and distinctive image helped solidify KFC's success.