18 Mind-Blowing Facts About KFC

16. The "Finger-Lickin' Good" Slogan Was First Coined By KFC Manager Ken Harbough In The 1950s After A Customer Complained

KFC Finger-Lickin' Good Ken Harbough, manager of a KFC franchise in Salt Lake City, Utah, was asked by a customer why an advertising campaign had featured someone "disgustingly" licking their fingers in the background. Thinking on his feet, Harbough replied: "Well, it's finger-lickin' good!" And, hey presto, the slogan was born...
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