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KFC closes all Puerto Rico locations after ending local franchise agreement

KFC closed its Puerto Rico restaurants following termination of its local franchise deal.

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KFC stated the closure followed the end of its franchise agreement with local Puerto Rico operator Encanto Restaurants. [1][4] On 2026-11-03, KFC announced that all of its restaurant locations in Puerto Rico are closing. [2] Boletín de Puerto Rico statistics report 586 bankruptcies were registered in October, a 3.2% increase from 568 filings in October 2025. [3] KFC Puerto Rico publicly stated that Encanto Restaurants could no longer operate to KFC brand quality standards. [5]
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  1. KFC stated the closure followed the end of its franchise agreement with local Puerto Rico operator Encanto Restaurants. · El Tiempo
  2. On 2026-11-03, KFC announced that all of its restaurant locations in Puerto Rico are closing. · El Tiempo
  3. Boletín de Puerto Rico statistics report 586 bankruptcies were registered in October, a 3.2% increase from 568 filings in October 2025. · elvocero.com
  4. KFC confirmed it is actively searching for a new local franchise partner to reopen Puerto Rico locations. · El Tiempo
  5. KFC Puerto Rico publicly stated that Encanto Restaurants could no longer operate to KFC brand quality standards. · El Tiempo
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