KFC is the second-largest restaurant chain in the world after McDonald’s. It has approximately 23,000 outlets globally in around 140 countries.
The American fast-food chain is growing pillar-to-pillar from its first franchise restaurant in 1952 to now having a presence in over 140 countries.
KFC full form is ‘Kentucky Fried Chicken’. Kentucky is a south-eastern state in the USA.
KFC entered the Indian restaurant industry in June 1995, with a two-story outlet on Brigade road in Bangalore.
The brand started its franchising model in 2002 and in 2015 they re-organized the business under well-capitalized and larger franchisees.
Today there are 400 KFC outlets all over India across 100 cities.
How KFC Franchise Works in India
In India, KFC operates both in Equity owned and Franchise owned models.
Right now it is directly operating 10% of its 400 outlets, the remaining 90% is currently operated by a franchise model.
As you know, KFC is Yum’s! largest brand in India, followed by Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.
In India, Yum! Operates via three franchise partners namely Sapphire Foods, RJ Corp-owned Devyani International, and Burman Hospitality.
Out of these three, Burman hospitality is the master franchise for Taco Bell Brand.
Sapphire Foods and Devyani International mainly focus on KFC and Pizza hut Brands. They operate approximately 800 KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants all over India.
So, if you are an individual, then getting a KFC Franchise in India would not be an easy task.
KFC Franchise Cost in India
In the F&B industry, for decades KFC has been successful in maintaining its brand value. As a result, getting a KFC franchise would be an expensive deal.
To start a KFC franchise in India, you may require an investment of 1 to 1.5 crores with a 1,000 – 1,600 Square feet commercial space that meets their guidelines. And there will be a 4-5% royal commission on the actual sales.
In 2015, KFC re-organized its franchisee network and now they mostly deal with larger franchises.
Even though, if you have a good financial background and strong experience in the retail/food industry, you can still apply for the Franchise.
Franchise Terms and Conditions
Every franchise has its own terms and conditions. These are the few T&C usually followed by most of the brands in the F&B industry.
• The agreement may allow the franchisor to change its business model without the franchisee’s consent. These changes may require you to make additional investments in the business.
• You may be required to buy items from the franchisor or suppliers the franchisor designates. These items may be more expensive than similar items you could find in your network.
• You may have to pay royalty commission and other fees even if your business is in loose.
• The agreement may prohibit you from operating a similar business during the term of the agreement.
• Franchise agreement usually grants you a territory. Even though the franchisor may have the right to compete with you in your territory.
• The time period of the initial franchise term is usually about 20 years. Your agreement may not permit you to renew it. Even if you renew, you may have to sign a new agreement with a different set of terms and conditions.
More About KFC Franchise
• What is KFC Full-Form? KFC Stands for ‘Kentucky Fried Chicken’. Kentucky is the south-eastern state in the USA.
• The founder of KFC is Colonel Harland Sanders, who was running a roadside chicken fries restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky USA.
• He noticed potential in the franchise model and the first “Kentucky Fried Chicken” franchise began in Utah in 1952.
• KFC was one of the first fast-food chains in America to expand internationally.
• Some of their signature items are Extra Crispy Chicken, KFC Hot Grilled Chicken, Extra Crispy Strips, Chicken Popcorn, Kentucky Grilled Chicken Extra Crispy Boneless, etc.
• Now, ‘Yum! is the parent company of KFC and it is one of the largest restaurant companies in the world.
How to Apply for the Franchise?
You can apply KFC Franchise by visiting their official website. At the bottom of the home page select franchise with our option, and fill out the application form.
In the application form, you are required to fill in details like commercial space size, type of ownership & details, the amount that you can invest, Address of the planned space, pics of the location, and other basic details.
After the form submission, if you meet their requirement, they will contact you for the next steps.
Another option, you can contact them at their physical address
Manager, Business Development Yum! Restaurants (India) Pvt. Ltd., Global Business park T-D, Gurgaon 122002.
Email: franchise.india@yum.com
Phone: 0124-4025100
I hope this guide to ‘KFC Franchise’ in India will help you get started.