If Kentucky Fried Chicken (Harland Sanders) and WalMart (Sam Walton) were alive what would they say about what has become of their brands?

PO3 Phyllis Maynard — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 23:23:51 -0500

Both of these men pioneered products that screamed Anericanism. I have read so much about these entrepreneurs and their visions for their business enterprises ( today known as brands). Sam Walton wanted a retail that was affordable to heartland America (the hourly workers; everyday folks). Now, walking into WalMart is like walking into Belks or Macy's. Harland Sanders worked all his life, starting with helping his mom to make ends meet, in cooking food for the local, everyday appetites. Then he struck it big with the 11 herbs and spices fried chicken. Finger licking good to the everyday folks. I remember the old school 11 herbs and spices taste. Today, I taste salt and pepper on commercial tasting chicken. In the day, when the herbs and spices ran out, they did not throw flour, salt, and pepper on chicken and deep fry it. You just didn't get it until the ingredients were available. KFC today, bites the bullet. I do not believe Sam Walton and Harland Sanders expected their legacies to change directions. I believe they envisioned their America for all generations.

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Feb 24 at 2019 11:29 PM

Maj Marty Hogan — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 23:29:40 -0500

Interesting question. I think they both would like the money. Not sure about the brand. Walton would be fine with it...Sanders maybe not

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Feb 24 at 2019 11:40 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 23:40:15 -0500

Brandse, as strange as it may sound, indeed all commercial enterprises, are like living organisms. They are born, grow, and die. The same is true for America. I'm not yet ready to say that America is close to death, but it is ill. Those of us who cherish our individuality and accept responsibility for ourselves are the immune system.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Feb 25 at 2019 1:26 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 01:26:29 -0500

Thank you, my friend PO3 Phyllis Maynard for sharing an interesting question.
1. Kentucky Fried Chicken entrepreneur Harland Sanders may well be proud [if he was alive] that KFC has expanded its menu. However, the fact that Taco Bell and KFC tend to be combined as Pepsi-co fast food restaurants might have upset him.
2. Sam Walton the entrepreneur who created WalMart would probably be satisfied that WalMart and the Super WalMart stores are still focusing on being a store for those outside of the major cities where they can buy most items they need. He would probably not be happy be the home appliances maintenance limitations and failures. Of course he would recognize the issue with China in terms of retail goods. I expect he would be very happy with Sams Club stores.
Thank you for mentioning me, my friend Maj Marty Hogan
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Response by MSG Stan Hutchison made Feb 25 at 2019 10:31 AM

MSG Stan Hutchison — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:31:41 -0500

I may be incorrect, and if so I am sure someone will correct me, but it is my understanding that at the start, Sam Walton wanted his stores to sell only American made products. Good luck today in finding any American made products in Walmarts.

Response by SPC Douglas Bolton made Feb 25 at 2019 2:50 PM

SPC Douglas Bolton — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:50:05 -0500

PO3 Phyllis Maynard Great share and great question.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 26 at 2019 1:06 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:06:16 -0500

Sam Walton's last words: "I blew it".