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KFC

World's largest quick-service restaurant with a chicken-dominant menu. KFC offers full-service restaurants and non-traditional express units for captive markets.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1939

Franchising Since:

1952

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	4,287	80.7%
Company-Owned Units:	1,023	19.3%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	5,310	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	5,310	100%	In 50 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 10 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	5,310	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	0
2. Illinois	0
3. Texas	0

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$1.5MM
Cash Investment:	$
Total Investment:	$1.2-1.7MM
Average Total Investment:	$1450K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	4% or $600/Mo.
Average Royalty:	-1%
Advertising Fee:	5%

Average Number of Employees:

2 Full-time, 22 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

2,000-3,000

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	820
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Training	10-16 Weeks

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Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	34
Asian-American:	43
Hispanic:	11
Native American:	0
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

100

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, All Countries

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