Fulenwider Enterprises, Inc. is a third generation family owned and operated restaurant company based in Morganton, North Carolina. J.V. and Helen Fulenwider became involved with Kentucky Fried Chicken in 1965 when they opened the first Fulenwider Enterprises KFC in Morganton, NC. With the aid of their two sons, Mike and Rusty, the business grew rapidly. Today, with third generation, Michael Fulenwider serving at the helm, the company has grown to include 149 restaurants in 6 states and employs over 3,600 people.