Who owns KFC?

LAST VERIFIED August 1, 2026

KFC traces to KFC Corporation, with ultimate parent Yum! Brands, Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Publicly traded — ticker YUM on file (NYSE, S&P 500 component).

Ownership chain

BRAND

KFC

DIRECT OWNER

KFC Corporation

HQ United States · Private — no ticker on file

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KFC

ULTIMATE PARENT

Yum! Brands, Inc.

HQ Louisville, Kentucky, United States · Ticker YUM (public, NYSE)

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yum!_Brands

Status

Publicly traded — ticker YUM on file.

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