KFC is associated with the slogan “Finger Lickin’ Good.” The phrase became one of the restaurant chain’s best-known advertising lines and referred to the appeal of its seasoned fried chicken.
KFC traces its origins to Harland Sanders, who began selling meals at a roadside service station in Corbin, Kentucky. Sanders developed his pressure-frying method and a secret blend of seasonings, then expanded the business through franchising.
The slogan was temporarily suspended in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic because its wording conflicted with public-health advice about touching the face. KFC replaced the visible phrase with censored or blurred versions in advertisements and later brought it back.
KFC stands for Kentucky Fried Chicken. The company has used several other lines over time, but “Finger Lickin’ Good” remains especially associated with its original product promise and worldwide restaurant identity.