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KFC



KFC
P. O. Box 34550, 1900 Colonel Sanders Ln.
Louisville, KY 40213


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Business Description

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:1,02319.3%
 
Total Operating Units:
5,310
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:5,310100%In 50 States
Canada:00%In 10 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
5,310
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California0
2. Illinois0
3. Texas0

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $1MM
Cash Investment:$
Total Investment:$1.2-1.7MM
Average Total Investment:$1400K
 
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? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

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
 
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
 
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. Training10-16 Weeks
 
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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