KFC Corporation
1900 Colonel Sanders Lane Louisville, KY 40213
KFC US, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company formed on March 31, 2016 (f/k/a KFC Franchisor, LLC), is the licensor, and will be referred to as "KFCLLC" throughout this Disclosure Document. KFCLLC conducts business under the trade names “KFC” and “Kentucky Fried Chicken.” The principal address of KFCLLC is 1900 Colonel Sanders Lane, Louisville, Kentucky 40213. The buyer and guarantor of a license will be referred to as "you" throughout this Disclosure Document, even if you are a corporation, partnership or other entity, and includes your owners.
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2 Ongoing Lawsuits
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Franchimp Summary Rating
5/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
3/10
$855,847 / unit
Average Revenue During 2022QSR
$282,742
Industry Low
$3,261,971
Industry High
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Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $23,075 Maximum: $28,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $290,825 Maximum: $1,417,000
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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