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Number of KFC Restaurants in the United States in 2026

According to reports, there are 3,787 KFC locations in 51 states and territories of the United States. The highest number of KFC locations of US are in California and Houston with 388 stores and 32 stores, respectively. California makes up approximately 10% of all KFC locations in the United States.

Data updated on July 31, 2026

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How Many KFC Restaurants are Present in the USA?

KFC is an American fast food restaurant chain and its parent brand is Yum!Brands. The total number of KFC locations in the US is 3,787 and its graphical representation is shown on the map.

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Store Location
3,787

STORE LOCATIONS

States Location
51

STATES & TERRITORIES

Cities Location
2,217

CITIES

Top 10 States & Territories with the Highest Number of KFC Restaurants

Explore the top 10 U.S. states and territories with the highest number of KFC Restaurants locations. Highlighted below are the top 3 states and territories where KFC Restaurants has the strongest presence along with a detailed breakdown of store counts and population data for each state.

388 (10%)
California

In California, there is one restaurant for every 101,835 people, accounting for approximately 10% of all KFC restaurants locations.

287 (8%)
Texas

In Texas, there is one restaurant for every 101,031 people, accounting for approximately 8% of all KFC restaurants locations.

269 (7%)
Florida

In Florida, there is one restaurant for every 79,844 people, accounting for approximately 7% of all KFC restaurants locations.

State & TerritoryNumber of LocationsPopulationPopulation Per Locations
California388 (10%)39.51M101.83K
Texas287 (8%)29.00M101.03K
Florida269 (7%)21.48M79.84K
Ohio178 (5%)11.69M65.67K
North Carolina174 (5%)10.49M60.28K
New York166 (4%)19.45M117.19K
Michigan159 (4%)9.99M62.81K
Georgia144 (4%)10.62M73.73K
Pennsylvania114 (3%)12.80M113.14K
Illinois112 (3%)12.67M113.14K
KFC operates in 52 States and Territories across the United States.

Which States and Territories Don't Have KFC Restaurants?

Find out the 5 States & Territories across the US that are don’t yet have KFC Restaurants locations. The list of regions where the popular brand has yet to establish its presence are:

  • Puerto Rico
  • American Samoa
  • Guam
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Northern Mariana Islands

Top Cities with the Most KFC Restaurants in the United States

Discover the top 10 cities across the US with highest KFC Restaurants locations. The detailed breakdown provides a clear view of KFC Restaurants location distribution among the states & territories and number of Restaurants locations in the USA.

CityState & TerritoryNumber of Store
HoustonTexas32
Los AngelesCalifornia28
MiamiFlorida23
ChicagoIllinois21
LouisvilleKentucky17
San AntonioTexas17
Las VegasNevada16
PhiladelphiaPennsylvania15
MemphisTennessee14
OrlandoFlorida14

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Store IDBrand/Store NameCategoryStore URLPhone No.AddressLatitudeLongitudeDirection URLStore Status
1KFCFood Chainskfc.com651-631-81332087 Snelling Dr45.00397-93.1674Open
2KFCFood Chainskfc.com859-623-6000851 Eastern Bypass37.73191-84.28273Open
3KFCFood Chainskfc.com212-423-05991922 3rd Ave40.79156-73.94513Open
4KFCFood Chainskfc.com305-633-06033515 NW 7th Ave25.80972-80.20729Open
5KFCFood Chainskfc.com502-426-75334910 US-4238.28177-85.63372Open