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KFC
Quick-service chicken restaurant
KFC rules the roost when it comes to chicken. One of the world's largest fast-food chains, the company owns and franchises more than 14,800 outlets in more than 100 countries. (More than 5,300 locations are in the US.) The restaurants offer the Colonel's trademark fried chicken (in both Original Recipe and Extra Tasty Crispy varieties) along with chicken sandwiches, chicken pot pies, crispy chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, and potato wedges. Its locations can be found operating as free-standing units and kiosks in high traffic areas. More than 20% of the restaurants are company-operated; the rest are franchised or licensed. KFC is a division of global fast-food franchiser YUM! Brands.
KFC
1441 Gardiner Lane
Louisville, KY 40213
866-298-6986
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1939 |
| Franchising since | 1952 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 4,175 | 7,908 | 4,255 |
| 2010 | 4,199 | 7,800 | 4,225 |
| 2009 | 4,225 | 7,168 | 4,750 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Worldwide
Costs
| Total Investment | $1,300,000 - $2,400,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $1,500,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $750,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Customer focused and detail oriented
Management skills
Commitment to multiple unit ownership
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
KFC
1441 Gardiner Lane
Louisville, KY 40213
866-298-6986
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KFC Corporation
KFC rules the roost when it comes to chicken. One of the world's largest fast-food chains, the company owns and franchises more than 14,800 outlets in more than 100 countries. (More than 5,300 locations are in the US.) The restaurants offer the Colonel's trademark fried chicken (in both Original Recipe ...
| Company Type: | Subsidiary |
| Employees: | 24,000 |
| Executives: | Harvey Brownlee Jr., COOJames O'Reilly, Chief Marketing OfficerRoger Eaton, President |
| Sales: | $520,300,000 |
| Industries: | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
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| Top Competitors: | Cajun Operating CompanyChick-fil-APopeyes |
KFC
1441 Gardiner Lane
Louisville, KY 40213
866-298-6986
