# 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]

## 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. KFC announced via official Instagram that all KFC restaurants in Puerto Rico have closed. (WAPA.TV, News)
4. KFC stated the closure followed termination of its franchise agreement with local operator Encanto Restaurants. (WAPA.TV, News)
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 -, News)
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 -, News)
7. KFC ended its franchise operating agreement with Puerto Rico license holder Encanto Restaurants. (Ey Boricua, News)
8. KFC stated that Encanto Restaurants was no longer operating locations in alignment with KFC brand quality standards. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
9. KFC stated it is working to select a new local franchise partner to reopen Puerto Rico locations. (WAPA.TV, News)
10. KFC confirmed it does not plan to permanently exit the Puerto Rico market. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
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 -, News)

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