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Yum! Brands ends Puerto Rico operator deal closing KFC, Taco Bell locations

Yum! Brands terminated franchise operator Encanto Restaurants, closing KFC and Taco Bell in Puerto Rico.

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Yum! Brands terminated its franchise agreement with local operator Encanto Restaurants for KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut locations. [1][5] On 2026-11-02, Yum! Brands announced it had ended its franchise relationship with Encanto Restaurants in Puerto Rico. [2] Officials announced on 2026-11-02 that all KFC and Taco Bell restaurants in Puerto Rico have temporarily closed. [3] On 2 November 2026, KFC and Taco Bell employees arrived for work unaware their locations had closed abruptly with no confirmed reopening date. [4] KFC Puerto Rico and Taco Bell Puerto Rico confirmed they are searching for a new franchise partner. [6] KFC Puerto Rico and Taco Bell Puerto Rico stated Encanto Restaurants failed to meet required quality standards. [7]
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  1. KFC and Taco Bell restaurant locations have closed in Puerto Rico following the termination of the operator agreement. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  2. On 2026-11-02, Yum! Brands announced it had ended its franchise relationship with Encanto Restaurants in Puerto Rico. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  3. Officials announced on 2026-11-02 that all KFC and Taco Bell restaurants in Puerto Rico have temporarily closed. · Winnipeg Free Press
  4. On 2 November 2026, KFC and Taco Bell employees arrived for work unaware their locations had closed abruptly with no confirmed reopening date. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  5. Yum! Brands terminated its franchise agreement with local operator Encanto Restaurants for KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut locations. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  6. KFC Puerto Rico and Taco Bell Puerto Rico confirmed they are searching for a new franchise partner. · Winnipeg Free Press
  7. KFC Puerto Rico and Taco Bell Puerto Rico stated Encanto Restaurants failed to meet required quality standards. · Winnipeg Free Press
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