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While doing some Googling, came across the interesting story of when Col. Sanders and Minnie Pearl, longtime Grand Old Opry star and "Hee Haw" regular, sort of locked horns. Wanting to compete with KFC, an investment group bought rights to use Minnie Pearl's name and likeness in establishing a chicken restaurant chain, mainly in Tennessee. Pearl had nothing to do with it, other than collect a fat fee. In 1968, the franchise-based chain grew and shares of stock were sold. The federal government stuck its nose in when stock value soared despite only a handful of stores in operation. The situation later turned political, as many blamed the Nixon Administration for the Minnie Pearl downfall toward 1972. Franchisees were literally screwed by the corporation. A lot of that still goes on today, but in a more convoluted way.
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