# 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]

## What this stands on

1. KFC announced on Monday that all of its restaurant locations in Puerto Rico are closing operations. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
2. KFC stated the closure follows the end of its commercial relationship with local Puerto Rico franchisee Encanto Restaurants. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
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 Día, News)
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 Día, News)
5. KFC stated that Encanto Restaurants was no longer operating locations in alignment with KFC brand quality standards. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
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 Día, News)
7. The franchise termination announcement was published publicly at 8:36 AM on 2 November 2026. (El Nuevo Día, News)

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