He was 53. “It’s with very heavy hearts that we regrettably inform you that Kenny Lee passed away,” Stephanie Sivertson, the company’s chief financial officer, wrote in a statement Saturday.

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, known for over 55 years for its home-style fried chicken, is preparing for an impressive 2025. In 2024, Lee’s systemwide sales exceeded $235 million, with average unit ...

The book is available for a $30 donation to Home Front Heroes nonprofit, which is operated by high-ranking Lee sheriff's office staff and consultants.