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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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Encanto Restaurants announced on Monday that it is ceasing all KFC and Taco Bell operations in Puerto Rico. [1][3][5] KFC stated the closure follows the end of its commercial relationship with local Puerto Rico franchisee Encanto Restaurants. [2][4][6][7][9] KFC stated that Encanto Restaurants was no longer operating locations in alignment with KFC brand quality standards. [8] KFC confirmed it does not plan to permanently exit the Puerto Rico market. [10] No information has been released regarding the status of employees at the closed restaurant locations. [11]
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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. KFC announced via official Instagram that all KFC restaurants in Puerto Rico have closed. · WAPA.TV
  4. KFC stated the closure followed termination of its franchise agreement with local operator Encanto Restaurants. · WAPA.TV
  5. Encanto Restaurants announced on Monday that it is ceasing all KFC and Taco Bell operations in Puerto Rico. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
  6. KFC confirmed it terminated its commercial franchise agreement with Encanto Restaurants over alleged quality standard non-compliance. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
  7. KFC ended its franchise operating agreement with Puerto Rico license holder Encanto Restaurants. · Ey Boricua
  8. KFC stated that Encanto Restaurants was no longer operating locations in alignment with KFC brand quality standards. · Telemundo Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  9. KFC stated it is working to select a new local franchise partner to reopen Puerto Rico locations. · WAPA.TV
  10. KFC confirmed it does not plan to permanently exit the Puerto Rico market. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  11. No information has been released regarding the status of employees at the closed restaurant locations. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
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