{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The News Journal","provider_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net","title":"Renovations, expansions planned for original KFC &ndash; The News Journal","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"TFq6YeRyYw\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/renovations-expansions-planned-for-original-kfc\/\">Renovations, expansions planned for original KFC<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/renovations-expansions-planned-for-original-kfc\/embed\/#?secret=TFq6YeRyYw\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Renovations, expansions planned for original KFC&#8221; &#8212; The News Journal\" data-secret=\"TFq6YeRyYw\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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Officials said franchise owner JRN, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, Tennessee, has planned the nine-month project that will include: Harland\u2019s Herb and Spice room that celebrates the 11 herbs and spices Colonel Sanders\u2019 original recipe chicken. A historical KFC timeline that celebrates the legacy of Colonel Sanders. It will be part of the expanded museum space. A model of Sanders Caf\u00e9\u2019s original kitchen and hotel room. A retail area where guests can purchase souveniers to commemorate their visit. \u201c It is absolutely super exciting,\u201d said Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel. \u201cNot only will we be able to draw more people to Corbin, but it will enable us to provide a much more well-rounded and engaging experience,\u201d she said. Officials stated that the restaurant will remain open during the renovation. Sanders Caf\u00e9, located at 688 Hwy 25 in Corbin, is the birthplace of KFC\u2019s Original Recipe. It is where KFC\u2019s founder, Colonel Harland Sanders, perfected his secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices more than 75 years ago. That recipe is still served today in KFCs everywhere. Originally established in 1937 as a gas station along U.S. Route 25, Sanders Court eventually expanded to include a motel and caf\u00e9 where the Colonel offered guests a hot meal and a place to rest along their journey. KFC franchisees Linda and John R. Neal purchased the Corbin KFC in 1973, and following a renovation, they reopened it as the Harland Sanders Caf\u00e9 and Museum on Sept. 9, 1990, which would have been the Colonel\u2019s 100th\u00a0birthday. The restaurant continues to be owned and operated by JRN, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, Tenn.\u00a0Despite the passing of John R. Neal, JRN remains a family-operated company with his sons becoming second-generation KFC franchisees. \u201cWe grew up in the KFC business and to be the caretaker of the place where it all began is truly special,\u201d said Tyrone Neal, President, JRN, Inc. \u201cWe welcome thousands of visitors from all over the world to Corbin each year to see the birthplace of the Secret Recipe, and we want them to have a KFC experience like none other. That\u2019s what this renovation is all about.\u201d Today, the restaurant features the original Sanders Caf\u00e9 dining room, showcases a model of the Colonel\u2019s original kitchen and a replica hotel room. Those elements will keep their historical integrity and receive some updates. Renovation plans also consist of a 3,000 square foot addition, which includes a dining area expansion that will offer seating for up to 132 guests. In 2007, JRN purchased the Colonel\u2019s former home and property, which is adjacent to the restaurant and is also undergoing renovations. \u201cThe Neals have been incredible partners and their commitment to maintaining the Harland Sanders Caf\u00e9 and Museum in Corbin as a historical landmark is unwavering,\u201d said Brian Cahoe, chief development officer, KFC U.S. \u201cThis renovation will give visitors from all over the world an incredible KFC experience, while preserving the historic integrity of the location. We are grateful to the Neals for their vision and for their dedication to preserving the place where it all began.\u201d The Sanders Caf\u00e9 was owned and operated by Colonel Sanders from 1940-1956 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990, which also marks the year when it was last renovated."}