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KFC closes all Puerto Rico locations after ending franchise agreement

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

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KFC announced on Monday that all of its restaurant locations in Puerto Rico are closing operations. [1] KFC stated the closure follows the end of its commercial relationship with local Puerto Rico franchisee Encanto Restaurants. [2] All KFC and Taco Bell locations in Puerto Rico were observed closed with no employees or customers present on 2 November 2026. [3] Yum! Brands announced on 2 November 2026 that it ended its operating relationship with Encanto Restaurants, the Puerto Rico franchise operator for KFC and Taco Bell. [4][6] KFC stated that Encanto Restaurants was no longer operating locations in alignment with KFC brand quality standards. [5] The franchise termination announcement was published publicly at 8:36 AM on 2 November 2026. [7]
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  1. KFC announced on Monday that all of its restaurant locations in Puerto Rico are closing operations. · Telemundo Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  2. KFC stated the closure follows the end of its commercial relationship with local Puerto Rico franchisee Encanto Restaurants. · Telemundo Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  3. All KFC and Taco Bell locations in Puerto Rico were observed closed with no employees or customers present on 2 November 2026. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  4. Yum! Brands announced on 2 November 2026 that it ended its operating relationship with Encanto Restaurants, the Puerto Rico franchise operator for KFC and Taco Bell. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  5. KFC stated that Encanto Restaurants was no longer operating locations in alignment with KFC brand quality standards. · Telemundo Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  6. Yum! Brands stated it will identify and appoint a new franchise operator for KFC and Taco Bell in Puerto Rico following the termination. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
  7. The franchise termination announcement was published publicly at 8:36 AM on 2 November 2026. · El Nuevo DíaPuerto Rico
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