Kennedy Fried Chickens typically compete with Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)

Kennedy Fried Chicken was founded on May 16, 1969

Some claim that it is Abdul Karim while others say Taeb Zia was the early founder

Kennedy Fried Chicken was named after assassinated U.S. President John F. Kennedy, "because Afghans are fond of the former president

In addition to Fried Chicken, they also offer fried fish, hot wings, short ribs, shrimp, burgers, pizza, beef patties, and sandwiches

Some locations have added Middle Eastern dishes such as kebabs with rice to their menus

In 2008 one Kennedy Fried Chicken restaurant in Harlem, New York changed its name to "Obama Fried Chicken" in honor of the election of President Barack Obama

The restaurants are traditionally owned and operated mostly by Afghan-Americans

Kennedy fried chicken Menu