# 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]

## What this stands on

1. KFC and Taco Bell restaurant locations have closed in Puerto Rico following the termination of the operator agreement. (El Nuevo Día, News)
2. On 2026-11-02, Yum! Brands announced it had ended its franchise relationship with Encanto Restaurants in Puerto Rico. (El Nuevo Día, News)
3. Officials announced on 2026-11-02 that all KFC and Taco Bell restaurants in Puerto Rico have temporarily closed. (Winnipeg Free Press, News)
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 Día, News)
5. Yum! Brands terminated its franchise agreement with local operator Encanto Restaurants for KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut locations. (El Nuevo Día, News)
6. KFC Puerto Rico and Taco Bell Puerto Rico confirmed they are searching for a new franchise partner. (Winnipeg Free Press, News)
7. KFC Puerto Rico and Taco Bell Puerto Rico stated Encanto Restaurants failed to meet required quality standards. (Winnipeg Free Press, News)

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