Who owns KFC?

LAST VERIFIED July 7, 2026

KFC traces to KFC Corporation, with ultimate parent Yum! Brands (headquarters not disclosed). No ticker on file — recorded as privately held.

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

HQ not disclosed · Private — no ticker on file

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

Status

No ticker on file — recorded as privately held.

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