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“ The business was started in 1966 by brothers Eddie and Donald Sheldrake , who were approached by a friend about investing in a new fried chicken chain looking to open in Southern California ,” Eric begins . “ Eddie wasn ’ t a restaurant operator but took a risk to become the first franchisee in the region and opened his first store in Long Beach . The brothers gradually became personal friends of the colonel and grew to operate a collection of stores across California .
“ Realizing their creative talents and passion for people , Eddie and Donald wanted to open a store near their home in Fullerton . Their determination wasn ’ t compromised when KFC didn ’ t approve the location , and they instead created their own concept , Polly ’ s , with a vision to establish a neighborhood restaurant that acted as a pillar in the
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