Pete Harman Net Worth



Leon Weston Harman net worth is
$18 Million

Leon Weston Harman Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family

Leon Weston "Pete" Harman (born January 16, 1919) is 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 it opened for business in August 1952.Harman was born in 1919 in Granger, now a part of West Valley City, a suburb of Salt Lake City, Utah to David Reese (1874–1924) and Grace May (1879–1919) Hemenway. Harman was the youngest of 14 children in a Mormon family.Harman and his wife, Arline, opened their first restaurant, The Do Drop Inn, with two employees in 1941.Harman worked with Harland Sanders to develop and prepare the KFC system for franchising, working to develop training manuals and product guides. His other claims to fame are the development of the bucket packaging and the emphasis on the "Finger-lickin' good" motto.In 1990 the International Foodservice Manufacturer Association recognized Harman's achievements with its Gold Plate Award. At the time of the award the Harman Management Corp. of Los Altos, California, employs over 4,000 people and operates 238 KFC stores in four states. Credit for his success was given to his enlightened practices towards his staff including stock purchase schemes.His original KFC building was demolished in 2004 to make way for a museum and an updated restaurant. Harman resides in retirement in California. 
Full NameLeon Weston Harman
Net Worth$18 Million
Date Of BirthJanuary 16, 1919
Died2014-11-19
Place Of BirthSalt Lake City, Utah, USA
ProfessionAmerican businessman
ResidenceLos Altos, California, U.S.
SpouseArline T. Harman
ChildrenDawn Cook
ParentsDavid Reese Harman, Grace May Hemenway
NicknamesPete Harman, Harman, Pete
Star SignCapricorn

Known for movies

Himself - First KFC Franchisee

American Eats 2006
as Himself - First KFC Franchisee

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