Committed to Quality – A Tradition of Excellence

Felker Day Inc. is a privately-owned second and third generation family business.

The company began with Troy and Pauline Day, opening their first two KFC restaurant locations in Lexington, NC in 1966 forging a personal connection with Colonel Harland Sanders himself. Over the next four and a half decades, their dedication and entrepreneurial spirit grew the business to 26 restaurants across North and South Carolina, employing more than seven hundred team members. In 2013 the family legacy expanded further as Day Enterprises transitioned eight restaurant locations to Felker Day.

Building on this strong foundation, Felker Day achieved another milestone in September 2024 by acquiring nine additional KFC restaurants. This expansion brought our portfolio to 16 restaurants, underscoring the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences and strengthening our footprint in the Southeast.

At the heart of our success are the 28 Felker Day FounDaytions—guiding principles that reflect our dedication to quality, operational excellence, employee development, and guest satisfaction. These FounDaytions inspire everything we do, from maintaining the highest standards to creating meaningful growth opportunities for our team members.

Felker Day proudly operates with the same family values and entrepreneurial spirit that have defined our journey from the beginning. With a forward-thinking approach and a deep respect for our heritage, we continue to grow and thrive, always putting our people and guests at the forefront.

Our Values

Felker Day emphasizes and instills the following values in our organization:

  • Excel in everything we do
  • Treat each person as we would want to be treated ourselves
  • Set the example of performance for others to follow
  • Be completely fair and honest with each other and ourselves
  • Accept new challenges with an open mind
  • Be considerate of the opinions and feelings of others
  • Work together as a team
  • Have a positive effect on all those with whom we come in contact, especially our customers.

Through these shared values, Felker Day has made a commitment to building a strong culture focused on customer service.

Our Mission

The mission of Felker Day is to exceed the expectations of our customers by providing superior service and quality products while allowing Felker Day to grow and prosper.

Felker Day is a company that is market driven; a company that provides quality products and a company that creates strong relationships with our customers. In order to sustain our position as a leader, the issues of quality, cost and service must remain the main focus at Felker Day.

The Motto of KFC:

“Always Reliable, Great Product, Always Available, Served Fast With a Smile in a Clean Restaurant!”