KFC Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for KFC franchise: $303K–$1434K investment, 5% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$303K–$1.4M
Franchise Fee
$23K
Refundable (conditions apply)
Royalty
5%
gross revenue monthly
Ad Fund
4.5%
gross revenue monthly
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 4.5% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $297/monthly |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$1.3M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.2x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
9.5%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $1.3M, you'd pay approximately $67K/year in royalties alone, plus $61K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Deposit Fee (part of franchise fee) | $20K |
| Option Fee (part of franchise fee) | $25K |
| Training Fee | $3K |
| Background Check Fee | $575 |
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