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KFC
Louisville, Kentucky, United States · Founded 1952
10001+ employees · YUM
Sourced & current · updated Oct 26, 2026
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) is one of the world's largest fast-food chains, famous for its Original Recipe fried chicken and operating over 27,000 locations in 145+ countries.
Where they sit
Performance Marketing
One of the world's largest and most recognized fast-food chains, second only to McDonald's in global footprint among chicken-focused QSR brands
Ownership
Parent: Yum! Brands