An elderly Horatio Alger; he used charm, persistence, and a secret recipe to build his fast food empire. And today, thousands of tourists pay homage to Colonel Sanders by visiting the modest restaurant where it all began.
Want to know more? By the way, “Colonel” was an honorary title bestowed on Harland Sanders by the Kentucky governor in recognition of his contribution to Kentucky cuisine.
The Sanders Café and museum is a chance to learn more about a man whose life embodies some of our best values. A courtly white-suited gentleman who combined hard work, perseverance, a sense of fairness and a little Kentucky charm to find success in his golden years.
