The Tribune

In 1969, two years after KFC Nassau opened its doors as the first quick-service franchise in the country, a 17-year-old Edith Stuart walked through the doors of the Mackey Street location for her first day of work at the fledgling Bahamian-owned franchise. Now, 48 years later, as KFC Nassau celebrates its 50th anniversary, Ms Stuart has decided to hang up her apron and retire.

“KFC was my second big family,” said Ms Stuart, reminiscing about her time at the company. “I spent more time in there than I (sometimes) spent at home. I loved working at KFC.”

Ms Stuart joined KFC Nassau at its original Mackey Street restaurant, just a couple of buildings south of its current location. And aside from a brief stint at KFC Golden Gates, she spent her career at that branch, treating customers to her famous smile for nearly five decades.

“We’re proud that as the oldest quick-service franchise in the country, Bahamians of multiple generations have grown up with KFC,” said George Myers, chairman and CEO of Restaurants (Bahamas) Limited, KFC Nassau’s parent company. “This love and passion for our brand can be seen in the way our team members treat the hundreds of Bahamians who visit our restaurants every day. On behalf of myself and entire management team at KFC Nassau, we wish Edith nothing but the best in her retirement.”