KFC Franchise UK
KFC Franchise is owned by Yum! brands, global franchisor whose 3 restaurant brands, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC, are amongst the largest and most well-known franchises in the world. They are leaders in their respective industries - Pizza, Mexican and chicken.
Yum! Brands has over 48,000 restaurants in over 48 countries, including over 859 locations across U.K. and Ireland. By 2020 they plan to have 1000 stores.
KFC was introduced to the UK in 1965 as Kentucky Fried Chicken. The very first store was opened in Preston.
KFC franchises all vary in shape and sizes, and include the following concepts:
Drive thru - most popular concept. Can fit into sites more than 0.3 acres. Will consider vacant sites and exiting building conversions. Need to have 20 car park spaces or shared car parking.
Small box - smaller store concept but same great KFC experience. Only requires 1000 sqft. We look for high pedestrian areas with strong transient population in major city suburbs and regional towns. High student population. Ideal locations are city centres, regional towns, transport hubs, local centres. Pull up parking nearby.
Restaurant - offers plenty of seating, and would be situated close to retail or leisure offerings. Flexible layout, can include mezzanine, basement or first floor. Each restaurant is uniquely designed. Ideal location is city centres, regional towns and out of town retail parks. Should have move of retail footfall and residential catchment.
Food court - anywhere with communal seating or grab and go locations. Ideal locations include service stations, airports and busy shopping centres.
We look for investors to have:
- £5 million in assets
- £2 in liquid
Interested investors need to have previous hospitality and operating knowledge within food and beverage, growth ambitions across the UK and Ireland.

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News

KFC UK & Ireland names new General Manager
KFC UK & Ireland has today named Rob Swain as the new General Manager for the UK & Ireland business, effective 1 March 2025, replacing Meg Farren, who is being promoted to President of North America for Yum! Brands’ sister brand Taco Bell.
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KFC to acquire 218 EG Group KFC Restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland
Yum! Brands’ KFC Division today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire over 200 KFC restaurants from EG Group, the company’s largest KFC franchisee in the UK and Ireland.
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KFC and UK Youth pilot new youth employability programme
KFC has teamed up with leading youth charity UK Youth in a new partnership focused on helping more disadvantaged young people, particularly those who have missed out on traditional employment opportunities and who may not have had the best start in life.
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