KFC founder Colonel Sanders despised this hugely popular menu item at the empire he created
Colonel Harland Sanders, the founder of KFC, had a strong dislike for the chain's gravy, describing it as 'horrible' and likening it to 'wallpaper paste.' Despite his criticisms, the gravy remains popular among customers today. Sanders' remarks led to a lawsuit from a KFC franchise, which was ultimately dismissed by the Kentucky Supreme Court.
- ▪Colonel Sanders sold KFC in 1964 but remained its public face.
- ▪In a 1978 interview, he criticized the chain's gravy, claiming it lacked quality and nutrition.
- ▪His comments about the gravy led to a lawsuit from a KFC franchise, which was dismissed by the Kentucky Supreme Court.
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Food & Drink KFC founder Colonel Sanders despised this hugely popular menu item at the empire he created By Kelly McGreal, Fox News Published May 31, 2026, 9:08 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Iran's president reportedly submits resignation letter amid claims of deepening internal divisions Trump warns judge he'll be 'held responsible' if attack hits White House drone base Jill Biden's own spokesman accuses her of 'changing the tape' on debate night Colonel Harland Sanders may have built Kentucky Fried Chicken into a fast-food empire, but there was one popular menu item he reportedly couldn’t stand.
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