Our Company
We believe in the transformative power of fried chicken, done the right way. It's not just about taste, oh no.
It's about the moments we create, the careers we nurture, the communities we grow, and the joy we spark.
We’re deeply rooted in the communities we serve, growing our business sustainably, and putting our values into action with a genuine passion for our planet and social good.
Our Leadership
Meet the leaders driving KFC forward
Sabir Sami
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Barsk
Chief Financial Officer
Val Kubizniak
Chief Marketing Officer
Judd Knight
Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Vinod Mahboobani
Chief Legal Officer, KFC & Pizza Hut
Rob Swain
Chief Operations Officer
Megan Verret
Chief People Officer
Nivera Wallani
Chief Development Officer
Where We Dish It Up
30,000 KFCs and growing
Africa
- Year: 1971
- 1,400+ restaurants
- Fun fact: Since 2009, KFC South Africa has served more than 250 million meals with a bold goal of serving 500 million meals by 2030.
Asia
- Year: 1966
- 4,000+ restaurants
- Fun fact: Our team in Taiwan shared KFC’s very first AI-created team member Kala by in 2024.
Australia
- Year: 1968
- 800+ restaurants
- Fun fact: More than 90% of KFC team members in Australia are under the age of 25, making us one of the largest employers of young Aussies.
Canada
- Year: 1955
- 4,000+ restaurants
- Fun fact: The Colonel’s trademark white suits were tailored in Toronto, Ontario.
China
- Year: 1987
- 10,000+ restaurants
- Fun fact: KFC's menu in China includes fried chicken, egg tarts, congee, and steamed dumplings.
Europe
- Year: 1965
- 2,100+ restaurants
- Fun fact: KFC Europe serves customers from more than 35 countries.
India
- Year: 1995
- 1,100+ restaurants
- Fun fact: In 2013, India’s first ever KFC restaurant to be managed and powered by an all-women team was launched.
Latin America & Carribean
- Year: 1973
- 1,800+ restaurants
- Fun fact: KFC’s famous Zinger was created in Trinidad & Tobago over 40 years ago.
Middle East, Turkey & North Africa
- Year: 1973
- 1,500+ restaurants
- Fun fact: KFC first launched its Rewards program in this region.
Thailand
- Year: 1984
- 1,000+ restaurants
- Fun fact: As of 2023, KFC Thailand has won the "Best Brand Performance on Social Media" award at the Thailand Zocial Awards for eight years in a row.
United Kingdom & Ireland
- Year: 1965
- 900+ restaurants
- Fun fact: KFC UK&I were the first market to launch the vegan burger in 2019.
United States
- Year: 1952
- 3,500+ restaurants
- Fun fact: The first KFC franchise restaurant was opened in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1952, not Kentucky.