Distribution of KFC Locations Across United States of America by State

KFC operates 3,711 United States of America locations across 50 states. Largest clusters are in California, Texas, and Florida; the top 10 states contain 52.9% of sites. Coverage is thinner in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Alaska.

Top 10 States with the most number of KFC locations in United States of America

KFC shows strong visitor engagement: 1840 locations are above the mean traffic score (mean: 55.3) and 568 qualify as highly visited.

KFC has a total of 3,711 locations across the United States, with California leading at 392 locations, representing 10.6% of the total. The top three states—California, Texas, and Florida—account for 25% of all locations, while the top ten states collectively hold 52.9%. Kentucky, Mississippi, and West Virginia offer the best access with the lowest population per location, around 45,000, whereas New Jersey, Louisiana, and South Dakota are the most stretched, each exceeding 140,000 people per location.

KFC per capita insights

• States (Kentucky, Mississippi, West Virginia) enjoy the best per capita access to KFC.
• States like California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, despite their large number of locations, are under-served on a per-person basis, signaling potential demand for suburban expansion.
• Several states strike a balance between population growth and KFC density, making them hotspots for sustained competition.

Cities With the Most KFC Locations in the United States of America

Locations concentrate around major metros such as Los Angeles, Harris, San Diego, Cook, and Miami-Dade. The top 10 cities account for 10.3% of U.S. sites.

Top 10 Cities Ranked by Location Count

KFC has a total of 3,711 locations in the United States, with the top 10 cities accounting for 10.3% of these. Los Angeles, California, leads with 94 locations, followed by Harris, Texas, with 42. Other notable cities include San Diego and Cook, Illinois, each with 35 locations. California dominates the list with four cities featured among the top 10.

Street-level hotspots (busiest streets with multiple KFC)

Street-level clusters show corridors where multiple KFC locations sit within the same neighborhood indicating strong local presence and coherence. KFC operates a total of 3711 nationwide.

Download KFC Outlets Points of Interest Data

The complete dataset of KFC locations across the United States of America is available for download, including coordinates, traffic patterns, and operational status.

Key Variables for KFC Points of Interests

KFC has 3711 locations across the United States of America. The key variables shows the most infleuntial aspects for KFC locations nationwide. This provides a closer look of how KFC is operating from different prespectives.

Average Area Covered Per KFC Locations (By State)

KFC locations in the United States are distributed across states with varied land areas. Texas is the largest state in the list, covering 695,668 km² with 271 KFC locations, while Tennessee is the smallest at 109,116 km² with 125 locations. California, despite being smaller than Texas, has the highest number of KFC outlets at 392 across 423,965 km². Other states like Florida, Ohio, and North Carolina also show substantial KFC presence relative to their land sizes.

Business Status of KFC Locations (Open vs Closed)

KFC has nearly all of its locations open across major U.S. states, with Texas, Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan, New York, Georgia, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania reporting 100% open stores. California shows a slightly lower open percentage at 99.7%, with 391 of 392 locations operational. No closed stores are reported in any of these states.

Traffic Data for KFC Locations (By State)

This view compares activity near KFC locations across states. Using traffic scores observed around 3,711 sites, it highlights the busiest markets, states with a high share of above-average locations, and areas where activity is comparatively light. Use it to benchmark performance, prioritize field operations, and spot expansion or optimization opportunities.

What KFC locations are busy in top 10 states?

KFC's busiest locations in the United States show notable variation across states. New York has the highest percentage of busy locations at 26.0%, followed closely by Tennessee at 25.6% and Pennsylvania at 25.4%. California leads in absolute numbers with 93 busy locations out of 392 total, while Ohio has the highest busy location share among larger totals at 24.9%. Texas and Florida also maintain busy location percentages above 23.5%.

Customer Reviews and Ratings of KFC Locations

This section summarizes customer sentiment toward KFC. Using ratings and review totals from 3,711 locations, we highlight where scores are consistently high and where feedback volume is greatest. Average star ratings reflect perceived quality, while total reviews indicate engagement and reach across the network.

Average Ratings

KFC's highest average ratings in the United States are tied at 3.5 in California, North Carolina, Ohio, and Tennessee, with Florida close behind at 3.4. Florida leads in the number of reviews with 190,218, followed by California with 173,713 and Texas with 154,639. Ohio and Michigan also contribute significant review volumes, with 114,053 and 102,172 respectively.

Number of Reviews

KFC's highest average ratings of 3.5 stars are seen in California, North Carolina, Ohio, and Tennessee, with Florida close behind at 3.4. Florida leads in total reviews with 190,218, followed by California with 173,713 and Texas with 154,639. Ohio and Michigan also contribute significantly with over 100,000 reviews each.

KFC Locations With Verified Contact Information

Contact Information

KFC locations in the United States exhibit full phone coverage across all listed states, with each state reporting 100% of its outlets having phone access. California leads with 392 locations, followed by Texas with 271 and Florida with 263. Other states such as Ohio, North Carolina, and Michigan also maintain complete phone coverage for their respective 189, 163, and 154 outlets.

Use cases for KFC Points of Interests Data

Market Analysis

KFC POI data enables clear measurement of footprint and demand. Analysts can rank states and cities by location count, compare coverage on a per-capita basis, and use traffic scores and review volumes to spot high-performing markets and under-served pockets. The result is an objective view of saturation, growth opportunities, and performance outliers.

Site Selection

For network planning, the data supports scoring candidate trade areas using location density, population per location, and nearby traffic intensity. Teams can evaluate cannibalization risk via nearest-store distance, surface whitespace along key corridors, and prioritize sites near retail anchors, campuses, or transit where observed activity is strongest.

Urban Planning

Planners can map clusters and service gaps to understand commercial access at the neighborhood level. Per-capita coverage highlights communities with limited access, while changes in openings or closures signal shifts in activity. These insights inform corridor revitalization, streetscape and transit planning, and data-driven zoning decisions.

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