KFC
KFC is the world's largest chicken chain, famous for its 11-herbs-and-spices Original Recipe and a huge presence in Asia and the Middle East.
- Brand
- Yum! Brands
- Category
- Fast Food Chains
- Released
- 1952
- Price
- $11
- VersusAnything Score
- 60/100
Key features
- Original Recipe fried chicken
- Over 30,000 restaurants
- Enormous presence in Asia
Best for anyone who wants fried chicken rather than burgers.
KFC specifications
| Founded | 1952 |
|---|---|
| Locations worldwide (approx.) | 31,000 |
| Countries (approx.) | 145 |
| Signature item | Original Recipe chicken, Zinger |
| Breakfast menu | Varies by country |
| Plant-based option | Limited (varies by country) |
| Typical combo price (US, approx.) | $11 |
| Drive-thru | Yes, at many locations |
| Parent company | Yum! Brands |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every fast food chain in our database using the fast food chains weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Original Recipe fried chicken
- Over 30,000 restaurants
- Enormous presence in Asia
- Strong overall score (60/100 within fast food chains)
Cons
- No weak scoring group in its category
Compare KFC against
Alternatives to KFC
- McDonald's 77/100
- Burger King 67/100
- Wendy's 40/100
- Subway 50/100
- Chick-fil-A 7/100
Sources
- KFC: Yum! Brands official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.