In 2022, KFC had 3,918 units in the United States, making it the leading quick service chicken restaurant chain in the country in terms of units. Popeyes and Chick-fil-A followed in the ranking with 2,921 units and 2,806 units, respectively.
Number of units of selected leading quick service chicken restaurant chains in the United States in 2022
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