KFC
KFC offers experienced operators multi-site growth with one of Britain’s strongest brands.
Investment: £1.2m – £2.5m
UK units: 900+ UK outlets
EST: 1952 (UK: 1965)
KFC is the UK’s leading fried chicken brand, serving up freshly-hand breaded chicken across its restaurants every day. The brand operates more than 1,000 outlets, with around three quarters run by its franchise partners – a network of 27 multigeneration small and medium-sized businesses across the country. Last year, KFC announced a growth plan to deliver a £1.5billion impact in the UK and Ireland, including plans to open hundreds of new restaurants over the next decade. KFC is putting that into action in 2026 with a pipeline of new restaurant openings, supported by franchise partners, who will play a key role in delivering the brand’s long-term ambitions.
KFC works closely with its franchise partners to set them up for success operating one of the UK’s best-known brands. KFC seeks experienced operators with substantial assets and liquidity. This is a franchise built for multi-site investors and franchisees are expected to actively manage and grow their estates, often operating multiple locations. Successful operators gain access to one of the strongest marketing platforms in global foodservice, highly developed operational systems and a collaborative approach geared towards growth and value for both KFC and franchisees.
Investment: £1.2m – £2.5m
UK units: 900+ UK outlets
EST: 1952 (UK: 1965)
KFC is the UK’s leading fried chicken brand, serving up freshly-hand breaded chicken across its restaurants every day. The brand operates more than 1,000 outlets, with around three quarters run by its franchise partners – a network of 27 multigeneration small and medium-sized businesses across the country. Last year, KFC announced a growth plan to deliver a £1.5billion impact in the UK and Ireland, including plans to open hundreds of new restaurants over the next decade. KFC is putting that into action in 2026 with a pipeline of new restaurant openings, supported by franchise partners, who will play a key role in delivering the brand’s long-term ambitions.
KFC works closely with its franchise partners to set them up for success operating one of the UK’s best-known brands. KFC seeks experienced operators with substantial assets and liquidity. This is a franchise built for multi-site investors and franchisees are expected to actively manage and grow their estates, often operating multiple locations. Successful operators gain access to one of the strongest marketing platforms in global foodservice, highly developed operational systems and a collaborative approach geared towards growth and value for both KFC and franchisees.
