FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for KFC NON-TARDITIONAL.
Based on 2024 FDD · 1 filing in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a KFC NON-TARDITIONAL franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $291K – $1.4M. Reported owner economics show $94K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $23K franchise fee · 9.5% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
KFC NON-TARDITIONAL requires a total initial investment of $291K to $1.4M (midpoint approximately $854K), with an initial franchise fee of $23K. The ongoing fee burden is 9.5% . This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2024 FDD, the median revenue for KFC NON-TARDITIONAL locations is $898K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $94K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 11.0% with a payback period of approximately 9.1 years.
KFC NON-TARDITIONAL operates approximately 2 franchised units. Unit count is relatively stable with a 0.0% year-over-year change.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2024 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
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