KFC's 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $2,107,575–$4,155,000, against $1,852,825–$3,771,550 in the 2025 filing.
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low end of range | $1,852,825 | $2,107,575 | +$254,750 |
| High end of range | $3,771,550 | $4,155,000 | +$383,450 |
| Full range | $1,852,825–$3,771,550 | $2,107,575–$4,155,000 |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $2,107,575–$4,155,000, against $1,852,825–$3,771,550 in the 2025 filing.
2025 filing: Item 7 provides separate total estimated expenditure ranges for newly constructed Outlets and for reopened/remodeled/converted Outlets. 2026 filing: Renewal fee is subject to adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index. Separate development agreement fees are not included in this summary. See Item 6 for a full list of recurring and non-recurring fees.
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 3,638 | 3,490 | −148 (−4.1%) |
| Franchised outlets | 3,558 | 3,404 | −154 (−4.3%) |
| Company-owned outlets | 80 | 86 | +6 |
| Openings during the year | 30 | 10 | −20 |
| Closures during the year | 153 | 155 | +2 |
KFC reports 3,490 outlets in the 2026 FDD, against 3,638 in the 2025 filing — a change of −148 (−4.1%).
Outlet counts as each filing states them — 2025: December 30, 2024; 2026: Fiscal year ended December 29, 2025. Outlet counts reflect end-of-year systemwide totals and include affiliate or company-owned locations as 'company-owned.' See Item 20 tables for breakdowns of openings, closures, and transfers by state.
KFC included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings. The 2026 filing discloses financial performance, broken out across 3 outlet segments for KFCLLC fiscal year ended December 29, 2025 (FYE 2025).
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard royalty rate | 5% | 5.25% | unchanged |
The standard royalty rate holds at 5.25% of Gross Revenue across both filings.
2026 filing: Royalty rates for new outlets vary: 4% for Legacy Franchisees and 5% for non-Legacy Franchisees; if acquiring an existing Outlet, the transferred rate may range from 4% to 5.25%, including adjustments per Brand Contribution Option Amendment.