As a KFC franchisee, we’re with you every step of the way and it all starts with your completed application. Once we’ve received your application, we’ll assist you through each step of the application process.


Click on each stage in the approval timeline to learn what we currently do at KFC and what you do as a franchisee candidate.


Qualification - 4-6 weeks Qualification - 4-6 weeks
Operations Interviews - 4-6 weeks Operations Interviews - 4-6 weeks
Site Strategy Exploration - 8-10 weeks Site Strategy Exploration - 8-10 weeks
Securing Site Control - 12-16 weeks Securing Site Control - 12-16 weeks
Site Registration/Approval - 6-8 weeks Site Registration/Approval - 6-8 weeks
Franchisee Onboarding - 6-18 months Franchisee Onboarding - 6-18 months
Preparing to Grow - Ongoing Preparing to Grow - Ongoing

Click on a stage to learn more.

KFC –
  • Review application
  • Issue Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
  • Verify assets and geographic interests
  • Conduct and review credit check and franchise profile
  • Overview training requirements
  • Overview Operating Plan outline
  • Conduct franchising background check

Franchisee Prospect –
  • Sign and return Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) receipt
  • Review FDD and prepare questions
  • Complete franchising profile
  • Begin creating operating plan
KFC –
  • Conduct Interview(s)
  • Discuss Operating Plan to ensure business understanding
  • Explain site selection
  • Identify and discuss issues
  • Conduct operations interview
  • Set up one and a half day store experience
  • If Franchise Prospect meets all qualification standards, they are approved as a Franchisee Candidate

Franchisee Prospect –
  • Attend one and a half day store experience (if necessary)
  • Complete operations plan
  • Interview as needed
KFC –
  • Determine best site selection strategy
  • Review KFC Development Service options
  • Discuss scale requirements and future development

Franchisee Prospect –
  • Outline development vision
  • Identify focus trade area(s)
  • Align next steps

Note: Franchise Candidates seeking to acquire existing restaurants will document their interest and will be contacted if deals are available that meet their criteria.

KFC –
  • Complete Trade Area action plan
  • Establish priorities
  • Develop next steps with the Franchisee Candidate

Franchisee Prospect –
  • Provide feedback/action plan
  • Endorse action plan
  • Negotiate for site
  • Send letter of intent
  • Negotiate store purchase (if buying stores)
KFC –
  • Complete site registration workbook
  • Provide Franchise Site Analysis Survey (FSAS) and deposit form
  • Submit site registration to Brand desk
  • Determine if proposed site can be cleared for development

Franchisee Prospect –
  • Complete site deposit form
  • Remit funds
  • Sign, date and remit site analysis survey form
KFC –
  • Provide onboarding support via regular calls
  • Schedule/conduct appropriate training
  • Provide development expertise
  • Provide countdown to opening checklist
  • Support Grand Opening

Franchisee Prospect –
  • Finance your restaurant
  • Build your restaurant
  • Hire your team
  • Attend appropriate training
  • Grand Opening
KFC –
  • Provide business support
  • Develop marketing calendar
  • Provide brand leadership

Franchisee Prospect –
  • Run a great restaurant – be certified "growth ready"
  • Execute marketing programs
  • Build team capability
  • Create a growth vision
  • Register and build additional sites



Successfully completing Stage #2 qualifies you as a franchise candidate. Some candidates build stores, other candidates buy existing KFC restaurants.


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         Some people dream of what they want to do, but I wake up everyday and work hard at it.
Tanweer Ahmed
Yum! Multi-Brand
Franchisee
since 2006