Franchise
Opening a KFC franchise
KFC is the world’s largest chain of chicken-based Quick Service Restaurants (QSR). We firmly believe the significant potential, which exists for the growth of KFC in most worldwide markets, has not yet been fully realised.
With over 700 restaurants throughout the UK and Ireland, and many new openings planned every year, we are always keen to hear from potential new franchisees (either individuals or businesses) who offer:
- Strong belief in our brands
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Proven management capabilities
- High levels of commitment to serving the customer
- Broad business experience (hospitality experience an advantage).
- Commitment to developing people
- The ability to provide high levels of customer service
- A minimum of £2MM (minimum £250K own money) and with access to additional funding to suit growth requirements
- The capability and drive to reach 10 units within 5 years
- Owners and operators of other franchise systems can be considered as a potential KFC franchisee, provided that the other franchise business is NOT a food service business competing with KFC or its affiliates. Examples of competing food service businesses include major brands like McDonalds, Burger King, Wimpy, Wendy’s etc
We look for companies or individuals with access to significant funds. To become an approved franchisee, their business plan will need to demonstrate the ability to open multiple units from year 1. Some general guidelines on the current costs per unit (which are not exhaustive) are shown below.
- Initial new licence fee - US $43,600
- Franchise royalty fee - 6% of sales, paid monthly
- Advertising contribution - 5% of sales paid into a co-operative mainly used for National TV & 0.5% of sales on local marketing
- The cost of fitting and equipping a building to KFC standards can be over £500,000 for a quality Drive Thru unit. This is IN ADDITION to the lease/freehold costs of the land/building. In addition to the above estimated costs, further working capital would be required to purchase stock, cover training costs and provide for initial outgoings such as wages, utility deposits, insurance premiums etc.
How Yum! works for you
We are supportive whilst allowing you the flexibility to manage your own business, offer world class training programs, business management tools and take an inclusive approach with forums across each function. We also have a specialist team dedicated to supporting our franchise partners in development, acquisitions, operations and training.
Training
You will be required to complete our Developing Champions training program, followed by Area Coach orientation and Restaurant Support Centre induction. This programme can take up to 6 months.
International Franchise Agreements
Our franchise agreement grants the right to use our trademarks, logos, our system and system property of the brand at the agreed upon location.
Our YRI Gobal Franchise Partnering System
Global Franchise Partnering is our way of engaging, training and supporting our franchisees to ensure the best possible match of franchisee, market and brand.
It helps us to help you to achieve and maintain restaurant excellence, facilitate effective communication, provide evaluation and feedback, share best practices and develop a recognition culture.
Do you you want to become a part of it?
If you are interested in becoming a KFC franchisee and think you meet all the requirements above please call our franchisee enquiry line on 01483 717002.
Or download our franchise application form