KFC Corp.

Fast-food chicken restaurant
Year began: 1930    Franchising since: 1952
His recipe is still a secret, but more than 2 billion of Colonel Harland Sanders’ “finger lickin’ good” chicken dinners are served annually in more than 82 countries around the world.

Nearly 50 years ago, Colonel Sanders set out to sell complete meals to time-strapped families, calling his home meal replacements “Sunday Dinner, Seven Days a Week.” Acquired by PepsiCo in 1986, KFC is now a part of Yum! Brands Inc., which includes A&W, Long John Silver's, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut.

1441 Gardiner Ln.
Louisville, KY 40213

Phone: (866)298-6986
Fax: (502)874-8848




Franchise Growth
Year

2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
U.S. Franchises
4,287
4,371
4,277
4,277
4,272
Canadian Franchises
0
0
773
773
0

Foreign Franchises
6,700
6,700
5,316
5,316
5,768
Company
Owned
3,187
3,187
3,067
3,067
2,975

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S.

Worldwide

Costs & Fees
Total investment: $1.1M-1.7M
Express/kiosk option available
Franchise fee: $45K
Ongoing royalty fee: 4%
Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable
Renewal fee: $4.9K
Type of Financing Available
In-HouseThird Party
Franchise FeeNoNo
Startup CostsNoNo
EquipmentNoNo
InventoryNoNo
Accounts ReceivableNoNo
PayrollNoNo
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $1M
Cash liquidity requirement: $360K
Business Experience:
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

Training & Support
ONGOING SUPPORT
  • None

Rankings in Entrepreneur magazine 2004-2008
Franchise 500® rank:
#7 (2008); #23 (2006); #11 (2005);

Ranked #1 in category in:
2008; 2006; 2005;

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#48 (2008); #75 (2005);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#2 (2008); #7 (2006); #5 (2005);

Last Updated: 1/22/2008 12:00:00 AM



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