Buy a house and get free fried chicken for a year - this is not a joke, but a real "housewarming gift" sent by KFC to new owners who purchase the former residence of its founder, Colonel Harlan Sanders. This property located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada was sold quickly on June 25.
The house at 1337 Melton Drive was the home of KFC founder Colonel Sanders from 1965 until his death in 1980. That year, he moved to Canada to take charge of KFC's local business operations. Since Sanders' death, the home has undergone a series of major renovations and upgrades.
In May of this year, the property was put on the market, with a starting price of about US$1 million. Many fans were surprised to find out that the fast food legend had lived in Canada for many years.
In a video posted on social media, KFC Canada sent out a Colonel Sanders impersonator to personally promise potential buyers: "If having this piece of history isn't enticing enough, I'm giving home buyers free KFC fried chicken for a whole year." In the video, the "Colonel" strolled through the house interacting with house-sitters before presenting a temporary contract for "free KFC supplies."
According to KFC, the property was sold "immediately" after the free fried chicken was added. The identity of the new owner has not yet been made public.
“When a home with so much KFC history comes onto the market, a regular welcome basket just doesn’t cut it,” said Jordan Sequeira, senior marketing manager, brand and communications, KFC Canada. “By offering free KFC meals for an entire year, we’re adding a bit of fun to one of the most unique real estate deals of the year, while also celebrating the important role this home has played in the brand’s story and the local community for decades.”