The number of KFC restaurants in Germany has steadily increased. In Germany, there were 161 KFC restaurant units in 2017. In the same year, KFC’s annual sales reached more than 243 million euros.
Who owns and operates KFC in Germany?
KFC, or Kentucky Fried Chicken, is an American fast food restaurant chain that operates worldwide. Along with Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, it is a subsidiary of YUM! Brands Inc.. YUM! franchises all KFC restaurants outside of China, including the brand’s restaurants in Germany. A small number of German KFC outlets are operated by European fast food operator AmRest, who own the master franchise rights for KFC in many Central and Eastern Europe markets, including all KFCs in Poland. Both YUM! and AmRest rank as leaders in the quick service restaurant market in Germany.
KFC and the global fast food industry
KFC is one of the most recognizable fast food brands in the world. The brand has increased its presence each year, with the number of KFC restaurants reaching more than 22,600 in 2018.
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