Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
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Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is a casual dining franchise founded in 1966 specializing in chicken, homestyle sides, and biscuits. After the sale of KFC in 1964, Lee Cummings (the nephew of KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders) began developing his recipe, later to be known as “Famous Recipe.” In 1966, Cummings, along with Harold Omer, started “Harold’s Take-Home” in Lima, Ohio, where Cummings first introduced his Famous Recipe Chicken. Later that year, Cummings opened the restaurant’s first franchise in Columbus, Ohio. Locations in Springfield, Dayton, and Cincinnati, Ohio followed in the coming years, as well as a unit in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In May 2003, the chain had 29 company-owned locations and 125 franchised locations. In October 2003, Lee’s Famous Recipes Inc. purchased the chain from RTM. In April 2013, Famous Recipe Group LLC purchased the chain from Lee’s Famous Recipes, Inc.
1.99
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Industry
Restaurants & Food ServiceCategory
Restaurants & CafesESG/Ethical Impact
Lee’s prioritizes responsibly sourced chicken, ensuring that the meat comes from farms that adhere to ethical and sustainable farming practices, reducing environmental impacts. The chain actively works to reduce its carbon emissions through energy-efficient equipment and processes, as well as supply chain optimizations. Lee’s emphasizes local ingredient procurement when feasible, supporting local economies, reducing food miles, and fostering community connections.
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2023
Revenues
9700000.00
Website Traffic
Employee Rating
3.60
Customer Rating
4.00
Company Size
100-1000
ESG Risk Rating
3.00