Oldest KFC in Canada: Saskatoon 8th Street Location Guide

Picture a bucket of chicken with 70 years of history sitting behind the counter. That’s what you get at the KFC on 8th Street in Saskatoon. This is not a regular fried chicken stop. It’s the spot where KFC’s story in Canada actually started, and it’s still open today, still serving customers, still running the drive-thru.

This guide covers everything you need before you visit: the exact address, the phone number, the real history behind the location, the current menu with prices, nutrition facts, hours, and answers to the questions people search for most. Keep in mind that KFC runs on a franchise system, so prices and hours can shift a little from what’s listed here. We always recommend a quick call or a check on the KFC app before you head out.

Where Is the Oldest KFC in Canada Located

Full Address and Map Details

The oldest KFC in Canada sits at 2814 8th Street, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0V9. It’s part of the busy 8th Street East retail strip, one of Saskatoon’s main commercial roads, lined with shops, banks, and other restaurants. If you are driving in from downtown Saskatoon, it’s a short trip east along 8th Street.

KFC 8th Street Saskatoon Phone Number and Contact Info

You can reach this location directly at (306) 668-2620. This is the best number to call if you want to confirm today’s hours, ask about a catering order, or check if a specific deal is running before you leave the house.

The History Behind KFC 8th Street Saskatoon

The 1954-55 Handshake Deal With Colonel Sanders

The story behind this KFC goes back further than most Canadians realize. A Saskatoon businessman named Joe Young ran a hamburger stand called the El Rancho Drive-In on 8th Street, and he agreed to sell Colonel Harland Sanders’ original chicken recipe there. The deal that brought Kentucky Fried Chicken to Canada was not signed with lawyers and paperwork. Colonel Sanders sealed it himself with a handshake, and that agreement launched what would become a nationwide chain.

According to KFC Canada, the 8th Street location opened its doors in 1955, making it the company’s first restaurant in the country. Joe Young’s company, El-Rancho, grew from that single stand into the driving force behind KFC’s expansion across Saskatchewan, and later Manitoba too. El-Rancho was inducted into the Saskatchewan Business Hall of Fame in 2000, recognizing decades of growth that started with one handshake on 8th Street.

Was It Really the First KFC in Canada?

Here is where things get a little more interesting. Most official sources, including KFC Canada’s own press materials and multiple news outlets, describe this restaurant as the country’s first-ever KFC. But at least one local heritage listing tells a slightly different version, dating the original hamburger stand to 1954 and calling it the second Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise in Canada rather than the first.

The honest answer is that the exact “first versus second” title depends on which specific milestone you are counting: the day Joe Young started selling Sanders’ recipe at his existing hamburger stand, or the day the location was rebuilt and rebranded as a full KFC restaurant. What’s not in dispute is the year (the mid-1950s), the person behind the deal (Joe Young), and the fact that this address has been serving KFC’s chicken longer than any other location in the country. For the purposes of this guide, we are going with the widely reported and officially stated claim: Canada’s oldest running KFC.

The ‘K’ehFC’ Rebrand for Canada’s 150th Anniversary (2017)

In the summer of 2017, KFC Canada did something a little unusual to mark the country’s 150th birthday. The company temporarily rebranded its oldest restaurant with a new sign reading “K’ehFC,” a nod to Canadian identity. The rename extended beyond the sign too, showing up on newly designed buckets at all 650+ KFC locations across the country that summer, plus an updated website and social media giveaways.

Stephen Scarrow, senior marketing manager for K’ehFC at the time, said the brand had “proudly embraced its Canadian roots for 62 years” when the campaign launched, counting back to that 1955 opening. It was a fun, short-lived marketing moment, but it put a spotlight on this exact Saskatoon address and reminded a lot of Canadians that KFC’s roots here run deeper than they’d guess.

Quick History Timeline

Why This KFC Location Is So Famous

A Piece of Canadian Fast-Food Heritage

Fast food restaurants come and go all the time. A location that has stayed open, under the same brand, for around seven decades is genuinely rare. This is not a rebuilt replica or a themed store designed to look old. It’s the actual site where KFC set up shop in Canada for the first time, and it has kept serving customers through decades of menu changes, ownership changes, and shifts in how Saskatoon itself has grown around it.

Media Coverage and Local Recognition

This location has picked up attention from national news outlets over the years, especially around the 2017 K’ehFC campaign, when outlets like Global News and trade publications covered the rebrand and retold the handshake story behind it. Local heritage sites in Saskatoon have also documented the building’s history and the El-Rancho connection, keeping the story alive for people who grew up in the city and may not know the chicken they grab on a Friday night has this kind of backstory.

What Makes It Different From a Regular KFC Outlet

Walk in today and you will find the same menu, the same buckets, and the same drive-thru setup as any other KFC in Saskatchewan. The building has been updated multiple times since 1955, so do not expect a time capsule. What sets this location apart is not the decor. It’s the fact that every Zinger sandwich, every bucket, and every gravy-topped side sold here traces back to the exact spot where KFC’s Canadian story began.

KFC 8th Street Saskatoon Menu and Prices

The menu at this location follows KFC Canada’s standard national lineup. Prices below reflect typical 2026 KFC Canada pricing and are shown in Canadian dollars. Franchise locations can set their own prices, so treat these as a solid estimate rather than the exact total you will pay at the register.

Chicken Buckets and Combos

Sandwiches and Wraps

Kwench by KFC Menu (Drinks Lineup)

Kwench by KFC is KFC’s newer made-to-order drinks menu, and it has been rolling out to Canadian locations through the summer of 2026. It covers sparkling lemonades, boba refreshers, iced coffees, and Krunch milkshakes. Prices generally start around $3.50 per drink, though availability at any single Saskatoon location depends on the store’s rollout schedule. Call ahead if you are specifically after a Kwench drink, since not every KFC in the province has it yet.

Sides, Desserts, and Add-Ons

Note: Prices are approximate and can vary by province and franchise owner. Always check the menu board in-store or the KFC app for confirmed local pricing.

KFC Saskatoon 8th Street Specials and Deals

Toonie Tuesday and Other Recurring Promotions

KFC Canada has run Tuesday-specific value deals in past years, often called Toonie Tuesday or a similar name, offering select smaller items at a lower fixed price on Tuesdays. Availability and pricing for these promotions change from year to year and by region, so the best move is checking the KFC app on a Tuesday morning or asking staff directly whether a current Tuesday deal applies at this Saskatoon location.

KFC Canada Coupons You Can Use Here

KFC Canada coupons are typically issued through the KFC app, kfc.ca, and occasionally through direct mail flyers. These usually cover bucket discounts, combo bundles, or a set dollar amount off a large order. Franchise locations, including this one, generally honour nationally issued KFC Canada coupons, but it’s smart to confirm before ordering if a coupon has a location restriction printed on it.

Common current deal types at KFC Canada locations:

• Bucket deals for group orders, often bundled with large sides
• Combo specials on sandwiches and tenders
• App-only or online-only offers, including value boxes and fill-up deals
• Seasonal Limited Time Offers tied to new menu launches

Nutrition and Allergen Information

Calories and Macros for Popular Items

A KFC Original Recipe Chicken Breast comes in at around 390 calories, with 39 grams of protein and 21 grams of fat per piece. That makes it one of the higher-protein options on the menu, though portion size and preparation (Original Recipe versus Extra Crispy) will shift the numbers a bit.

Allergen Information You Should Know

KFC’s Original Recipe Chicken Breast contains egg, gluten, milk, and wheat, and it does not contain fish, peanuts, shellfish, soy, or tree nuts. That said, KFC kitchens use shared fryers and prep surfaces, so cross-contact with other allergens is possible even for items that do not list them as direct ingredients.

If you are managing a food allergy, do not rely on this table alone. KFC Canada publishes a full, regularly updated nutrition and allergen PDF on kfc.ca, and it’s worth downloading before you order, especially if you are picking food up for someone with a serious allergy.

Hours of Operation and Best Time to Visit

Peak Times and Tips to Avoid Lines

Like most fast food restaurants, this spot tends to get busy around the classic lunch rush (roughly noon to 1:30 p.m.) and again during dinner hours on Friday and Saturday nights. If you’re picking up a bucket for a family dinner, ordering ahead through the KFC app can save you a wait at the counter or in the drive-thru line, especially on weekends.

Quick facts:

• Address: 2814 8th Street, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0V9
• Phone: (306) 668-2620
• City and Province: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
• Postal Code: S7H 0V9
• Location type: Standalone restaurant with drive-thru, along the 8th Street East commercial corridor

How to Find This and Other KFC Canada Locations

Using the KFC Outlet Locator

KFC Canada keeps an KFC store locator, where you can search by city or postal code to find the closest restaurant, check hours, and confirm which menu items and deals are available at a specific address. It’s the most reliable source since it pulls directly from KFC’s own location data rather than a third-party listing that might be out of date.

Other Notable KFC Canada Locations Nearby

If you are exploring beyond Saskatoon, a handful of other Saskatchewan and Alberta outlets are worth knowing about for planning road trips or comparing regional menus:

• Additional KFC restaurants across Saskatoon, including locations on Diefenbaker Drive and Idylwyld Drive North
• KFC locations throughout smaller Saskatchewan communities such as Prince Albert and North Battleford
• KFC restaurants in major Alberta cities like Calgary and Edmonton, which sit under different franchise groups but share the same national menu

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Cocnclusion

There is something a little special about ordering a bucket of chicken from the exact spot where an entire country’s relationship with KFC began. This Saskatoon restaurant has gone through building updates, ownership changes, and one memorable rebrand for Canada’s 150th birthday, but it has never stopped serving the same fried chicken that Colonel Sanders and Joe Young agreed on with a handshake back in the 1950s.

Next time you’re in Saskatoon and craving a bucket, this is worth the stop, not just for the chicken but for the story sitting behind the counter.

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This article is independently researched and published by KFC Menu Canada. We are not affiliated with KFC or Yum! Brands. Prices, hours, and menu availability are subject to change at the franchise level — always confirm with your local restaurant or kfc.ca before visiting.

Ali Hamza Khan

Ali Hamza Khan is a food menu researcher and fast food lover based in Toronto, Ontario. With over two years of experience researching and documenting KFC Canada menu data, Ali tracks menu updates, regional price differences, and limited-time offers across KFC locations in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec by monitoring kfc.ca, the official KFC Canada app, and verified third-party sources on daily and weekly basis. He built KFC Menu Canada to give Canadians a single, no-nonsense resource for accurate KFC menu prices, nutrition details, combo breakdowns, and outlet information, without having to dig through multiple apps or outdated websites. Ali cross-references every price listing against direct source data and updates affected pages within days whenever a menu change, new promotion, or regional variation is confirmed.