Pete Harman
American businessman (1919–2014) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leon Weston "Pete" Harman (January 16, 1919 – November 19, 2014) was an American businessman best known for having struck a deal with Colonel Harland Sanders to open the first KFC franchise. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Harman's location opened for business in August 1952.
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Pete Harman | |
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Born | Leon Weston Harman (1919-01-16)January 16, 1919 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Died | November 19, 2014(2014-11-19) (aged 95) Los Altos, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Known for | Co-founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken |
Spouse |
Arline T. Harman
(m. 1938; died 2013) |
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