Where to eat KFC when you are traveling around the World?
Which Countries Have KFC?
So you are traveling, far from home, and looking for some good old fried chicken? Where can you find KFC across the globe?
We did a little research and as of 2021, there are more than 25,000 KFC outlets in 145 countries and territories in the world. The Major markets for KFC include China (over 7,900 stores), the United States (4,062 stores), Japan (1,131 stores), Russia (over 1000 stores), South Africa (914 stores, the United Kingdom (909 stores), Malaysia (718 stores), Thailand (717 stores), Australia (653 stores), and Canada (639 stores)
What Countries do not have a KFC?
There are so many places to find KFC, but there are also some spots that no longer offer the fried chicken chain. There are no longer any KFC locations in Zimbabwe, Israel, Iran, Syria, Yemen, Guyana, Haiti, Andorra, Norway, or Fiji. You should be happy to be in Fiji though, so you will probably get over no fried chicken.
How Many KFC Locations in Africa?
So you are hanging out in Africa and have the desire for some finger lickin’ chicken? In Africa, there are close to 1000 stores across 25 different countries. KFC entered South Africa in 1971 and has been growing ever since. Other large markets in Africa include Egypt, Morocco, Nambia, and Nigeria.
| Country | Year entered | Owner/major operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angola | 2012 | Grupo Ibersol | 9 outlets. |
| Botswana | 1992 | Baobab Energy Botswana | 16 outlets. |
| Egypt | 1973 | Americana Group | 154 outlets. |
| Eswatini | 1993 | KFC South Africa | Seven outlets. |
| Gabon | 2019 | Resto Group | 1 Outlet |
| Ghana | 2011 | Mohinani Group | 17 outlets. |
| Ivory Coast | 2018 | Vivo Energy | 3 outlets |
| Kenya | 2011 | Kuku Foods East Africa | 21 outlets. |
| Lesotho | 2012 | KFC Baobab Lesotho (Pty) Ltd | 8 outlets. |
| Madagascar | 2019 | None | One outlet in Ankorondrano, Antananarivo |
| Malawi | 2012 | Afribrand Limited | 2 outlets. |
| Mauritius | 1983 | Food & Allied Group | 21 outlets. |
| Morocco | 2001 | Americana Group | 17 outlets. |
| Mozambique | 2007 | Grupo Ibersol | 14 outlets. |
| Namibia | 1992 | Baobab Energy Namibia | 21 outlets. |
| Nigeria | 2009 | Devyani International Nigeria Limited | 21 outlets. |
| Rwanda | 2020 | Kuku Foods East Africa | 1 Outlet |
| Senegal | 2019 | Sedima Group | 1 Outlet |
| South Africa | 1971 | Yum Restaurants International (Pty) Ltd | 914 locations |
| Sudan | 2019 | Araak Group | Opened on April 12 2019, 4 outlets in Khartoum and Omdurman. |
| Tanzania | 2013 | Kuku Foods East Africa | 5 locations |
| Tunisia | 2018 | HBG group | Three outlets. |
| Uganda | 2013 | Kuku Foods East Africa | Eight outlets. |
| Zambia | 2011 | Four outlets. | |
| Zimbabwe | 1991–20082013–present | Country Bird Holdings |
How Many KFC Locations in Asia?
KFC is a massive brand in Asia, and it is anchored by nearly 8,000 stores in China? Where else can you eat KFC in Asia? Other large margkets in Asia include Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Phillippines, Signapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
| Country | Yearentered | Owner/major operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia | 2007 | Derjava | 9 outlets. |
| Bangladesh | 2006 | Transcom Group | 24 locations |
| Brunei | 1992 | QSR Brands (M) Holdings Sdn Bhd | 17 outlets. |
| China | 1987 | Yum China | 7,900 locations |
| Cambodia | 2008 | The Royal Group and QSR Brands (M) Holdings Sdn Bhd | 11 stores |
| Hong Kong | 1973-1975, 1985-present | Birdland Ltd | 75 locations |
| India | 1995 | Sapphire Foods Ltd Devyani International Ltd | 395 locations |
| Indonesia | 1979 | PT Fastfood Indonesia | 689 stores |
| Japan | 1970 | KFC Holdings Japan, Ltd | 1131 locations |
| Kazakhstan | 2008, 2010 | Americana Group | 59 stores |
| Kyrgyzstan | 2017 | 4 outlets. | |
| Macau | 2001-2009, 2010s-Present | 5 outlets | |
| Malaysia | 1973-1992, 2004-Present | QSR Brands (M) Holdings Sdn Bhd | 718 locations |
| Maldives | 2018 | Sapphire Foods | 2 outlets |
| Mongolia | 2013 | Tavan Bogd Group | 12 outlets. |
| Myanmar | 2015 | 33 Stores | |
| Nepal | 2009 | Devyani International | 11 stores |
| Pakistan | 1997 | Delicious Holdings | 83 locations |
| Philippines | 1967 | Wholesome Foods Inc | 332 stores |
| Singapore | 1977 | QSR Brands (M) Holdings Sdn Bhd | 86 locations |
| South Korea | 1984 | Doosan Group | 190 stores |
| Sri Lanka | 1995 | Cargills Ceylon PLC | Currently 39 outlets |
| Taiwan | 1985 | Jardine Matheson | 153 Locations |
| Thailand | 1984 | Yum Restaurants International (Thailand) and Central Restaurants Group | 717 Locations |
| Uzbekistan | 2018 | International Food Chain | Four locations |
| Vietnam | 1997 | KFC Vietnam | 136 Locations |
How Many KFC Locations in Central and South America?
Traveling south of Kentucky, in fact south of the United States, you may be looking for some fried chicken while enjoying some sun. If you happen to be in Central or South America, you are still in luck to find some KFC. You will find quite a few KFCs to choose from in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, and Venezuela.
| Country | Yearentered | Owner/major operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | N/A | KFC Antigua | 2 outlets |
| Argentina | 2010 | Desarrollos Gastronomicos S.A. | 18 locations |
| Aruba | N/A | Hucor Holding | Four outlets |
| Bahamas | 1967 | Myers Group | 13 outlets. |
| Barbados | 1971 | 12 outlets. | |
| Bolivia | 2014 | 3 outlets. | |
| Bonaire | 1992 | Harborside Foodcourt, NV, Ruth van Tilburg-Obre | One outlet. |
| Brazil | 1973 | Brazil Fast Food Corporation | 60 Locations |
| Cayman Islands | 1976 | KFC Cayman | 3 Stores |
| Chile | 1992 | Desarrollos Gastronomicos S.A. (Degasa) | 68 outlets |
| Colombia | 1993 | INT | 79 outlets. |
| Costa Rica | 1970 | QSR International | 43 outlets |
| Cuba | 2004 | AAFES | One outlet |
| Curacao | Hucor Holding | Seven outlets. | |
| Dominica | 2010 | Fine Foods Inc | One outlet. |
| Dominican Republic | 1997 | Kentucky Foods Group Ltd | 27 outlets |
| Ecuador | 1975 | INT Food Services Corp. | 144 outlets |
| El Salvador | 2004 | Corporacion de Franquicias Americanas (CFA) | 7 outlets. |
| French Guiana | 4 outlets. | ||
| Grenada | 4 outlets | ||
| Guadeloupe | 5 outlets | ||
| Guatemala | 2009 | 7 outlets. | |
| Guyana | 1994 | Didco | Five Outlets |
| Jamaica | 2010 | Restaurants of Jamaica | 37 outlets |
| Honduras | 2004 | Grupo Comidas | 15 stores |
| Martinique | One outlet | ||
| Panama | 1969 | Franquicias Panamenas | 44 outlets |
| Paraguay | 2014 | Southfood S.A. | 3 outlets. |
| Peru | 1981 | Delosi | 128 locations |
| Puerto Rico | 1967 | Encanto Restaurants, Inc | 81 outlets. |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | One outlet. | ||
| Saint Lucia | Four outlets | ||
| Sint Maarten | Four outlets. | ||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1986 | Ken Boyea | 2 locations |
| Suriname | 1996 | Cirkel Group | 6 outlets. |
| Trinidad & Tobago | 1973 | Prestige Holdings Limited | 58 stores |
| United States Virgin Islands | 5 outlets | ||
| Venezuela | 1973 | 25 outlets |
How Many KFC Locations in Europe?
Where can you pick up some fried chicken on your backpacking trip through Europe? KFC has a stronghold in the United Kingdom with nearly 1,000 stores. That said, you can also find quite a few KFCs in Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, and Turkey.
| Country | Yearentered | Owner/major operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 2016 | ? | 7 Stores |
| Austria | 2005 | Queensway Restaurants Ltd AmRest | 8 Stores |
| Azerbaijan | 2011 | GFC Ltd | 11 outlets |
| Belarus | 2015 | Bel Food Service LLC, CreativeFood-S-Vostok LLC | 19 outlets |
| Belgium | 2019 | Autogrill | 9 outlets |
| Bulgaria | 1994 | Samex Ltd. | 27 outlets |
| Croatia | 201 | AmRest | 8 outlets. |
| Cyprus | 2013/2014 | CK Restaurant System Franchisers Ltd PHC Franchised Restaurants Ltd | 26 outlets |
| Czech Republic | 1995 | AmRest | 97 outlets |
| Denmark | 1992 | ISKEN ApS. | 10 locations |
| Estonia | 2019 | Apollo Group OÜ | 6 locations |
| Finland | 2021 | Apollo Group | One locations |
| France | 2001 | KFC France | 248 locations |
| Georgia | 2010 | Five outlets | |
| Germany | 1968 | KFC GB Ltd | 173 locations |
| Greece | 1992 | Amex S.A | 8 locations |
| Hungary | 1992 | AmRest | 78 locations |
| Iceland | 1980 | KFC ehf | 8 locations |
| Ireland | 1971 | KFC (GB) Ltd | 40 locations |
| Italy | 2014 | KFC® Italy Srl | 51 locations |
| Kosovo | 2016 | KAN | 11 outlets |
| Latvia | 2014 | Apollo Group | 5 outlets |
| Lithuania | 2007 | UAB Cibus Restaurants | Four outlets. |
| Luxembourg | 2019 | Autogrill | One outlet. |
| Malta | 1997 | The Farsons Group | 2 outlets. |
| Moldova | 2008 | US Food Network | 2 outlets |
| Netherlands | 1972 | KFC Netherlands | 76 locations |
| North Macedonia | 2018 | KAN International | 3 locations |
| Poland | 1992 | AmRest | 300 outlets. |
| Portugal | 1994 | Grupo Ibersol | 34 outlets |
| Romania | 1997/1998 | Sphera Franchise Group | 83 locations |
| Russia | 1993 | Yum! International | 1000+ locations |
| Serbia | 2007 | AmRest | 12 locations |
| Slovakia | 2006 | Queensway Restaurants Slovakia | 9 locations |
| Slovenia | 2018 | AmRest | One outlet |
| Spain | 1970 | AmRest | 143 outlets |
| Sweden | 2014 | Nordic Service Partners | 12 outlets. |
| Switzerland | 2017 | Kentucky Fried Chicken(Great Britain) Ltd | 11 locations |
| Turkey | 1989 | KFC Turkey | 142 outlets |
| Ukraine | 2012 | Global Restaurant Group | 38 locations |
| United Kingdom | 1965 | KFC GB Ltd | 909 locations |
How Many KFC Locations in the Middle East?
Not even the MIddle East is too remote for some KFC fried chicken. The majority of the KFC locations in the Middle East are in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, but you can also find quite a few KFC stores in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman,and Qatar.
| Country | Yearentered | Owner/major operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | 1973 | Americana Group | 24 outlets. |
| Iraq | 2015 | 8 Outlets | |
| Jordan | 1973 | Americana Group | 27 outlets. |
| Israel | 2020 | Global KFC | 7 outlets |
| Kuwait | 1973 | Americana Group | 66 outlets. |
| Lebanon | 1973 | Shaban Brothers Ltd | 23 outlets. |
| Oman | 1977 | Americana Group | 36 outlets. |
| Palestine | 2011 | ACRFF | 3 locations |
| Qatar | 1976 | Americana Group | 39 outlets. |
| Saudi Arabia | 1975 | Americana Group | 220 outlets. |
| Yemen | 2002 | 1 outlet. | |
| United Arab Emirates | 1975 | Americana Group | 151 outlets |
