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Discover the untold story of KFC Canada and the cultural history of fried chicken, franchises, and fast food. In KFC Canada: A Cultural History of Fried Chicken, Franchises, and Fast Food, Rakesh Kumar explores how a Southern American food tradition crossed the border, adapted to Canadian tastes, and became a recognizable part of everyday life. From the rise of Colonel Harland Sanders and the expansion of the Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise to the evolution of Canadian restaurants, advertising, menus, and consumer culture, this book offers a revealing look at the forces behind one of the world’s most famous fast-food brands. It examines the business of franchising, the changing meaning of convenience, and the ways food companies use branding, nostalgia, and regional identity to connect with customers. More than a corporate history, this engaging cultural study considers fried chicken as a lens for understanding immigration, globalization, labor, marketing, popular culture, and Canadian identity. Readers will find insight into the growth of fast food in Canada, the transformation of dining habits, and the lasting influence of restaurant chains on communities and modern life. Whether you are interested in KFC history, Canadian food history, franchise business, fast-food culture, or the social history of everyday eating, KFC Canada provides a flavorful and accessible journey through a uniquely Canadian chapter of global food history.
Discover the untold story of KFC Canada and the cultural history of fried chicken, franchises, and fast food. In KFC Canada: A Cultural History of Fried Chicken, Franchises, and Fast Food, Rakesh Kumar explores how a Southern American food tradition crossed the border, adapted to Canadian tastes,...
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Rakesh Kumar is a writer and cultural historian whose work explores the connections between food, business, identity, and everyday life. In KFC Canada, he examines the history of fried chicken, franchising, fast-food marketing, and Canadian consumer culture through an accessible and engaging narrative. His research-driven approach brings together food history, popular culture, and business history to illuminate the stories behind familiar brands. Kumar’s work will appeal to readers interested in Canadian history, restaurant culture, globalization, and the social meaning of food.
Rakesh Kumar is a writer and cultural historian whose work explores the connections between food, business, identity, and everyday life. In KFC Canada, he examines the history of fried chicken, franchising, fast-food marketing, and Canadian consumer culture through an accessible and engaging narr...
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