KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL)
KFC US, LLC licenses non-traditional KFC outlets that prepare and sell a limited menu of approved chicken items, such as strips and sandwiches, along with other KFCLLC-approved products. These outlets primarily operate in captive, high-foot-traffic venues like military bases, transportation terminals, colleges, malls, amusement parks, and stadiums, using KFC trademarks and proprietary operating systems. The business model involves site approval, licensing fees, and ongoing royalties, targeting licensees interested in placing KFC in non-traditional, controlled environments.
Franchise Costs
9.5% licensing fee + $297/mo technology fee (anticipated to increase to $411/mo)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 16 Single-Brand Non-Traditional Outlets that were owned and operated by KFCLLC's licensees for the entirety of such licensee's fiscal year ending in or around December 2024 (the “FYE 2024")
Extracted Item 19 Section
How KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL) Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL) Current | $303K – $1.4M | $23K | 9.5% | 29 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+1 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL) franchisees (2013 – 2024)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
30 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Breach of contract dispute by a franchisee alleging improper approval of a nearby competing outlet.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL) franchise ranges from $302,825 to $1,434,000. This includes a franchise fee of $22,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 9.5% of gross sales.
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