How many employees work at KFC?

KFC Corp. has 19,972 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -4.9%.

Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 2025

About KFC

We’re KFC. The iconic, brand making world-famous finger lickin’ good fried chicken since 1952. Our unrivaled people and culture are the true heart and soul of our brand. It’s where our people promise comes to life every day. Where our employees can be their best selves, make a difference, and have fun — serving chicken and delighting customers at more than 28,000 restaurants in 150 countries and territories around the world. There’s room for all people and voices at our table. Pull up a chair. At the center of our restaurant system is the KFC Global division, which serves as our global Restaurant Support Center (RSC) headquartered in Dallas, TX. Here, we support our regional in-market teams, franchise business partners, and nearly one million team members who serve up our delicious fried chicken around the world. We’re redefining what the future of work looks like. Our 15 business units partner to develop strategies, tools, and best practices for success. KFC Global offers a hybrid work environment — trusting our people to work their best way, whether in the office or at home. No matter your role or function, everyone works with teams from across the globe to drive our shared vision — sharing the joy of our best-tasting fried chicken with the world. No matter how or when you connect with us, KFC will be making the best chicken, hands down, for generations to come. In addition to our growing global footprint, as a subsidiary of Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), we also get to collaborate on exciting projects with our sister brands, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill. All you have to do is bring it. Bring your individuality to the table. Bring your passion and grit. We’re all about our people. The Originals. Their ideas, stories, and unique contributions make us who we are. And we want you to be part of it.

As of December 2025

KFC
workforce metrics

Headcount

20k

Avg. Salary

$21.6k

Tenure

1.8yr

Growth Rate

-4.9%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

Interactive chart of KFC annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.

  • KFC total number of employees in 2025 was 19,980, a 4.9% decline from 2024.
  • KFC total number of employees in 2024 was 20,981, a 1.0% decline from 2023.
  • KFC total number of employees in 2023 was 21,200, a 0.3% decline from 2022.

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Employee Geographic Breakdown

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Employee Role Breakdown

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Employee Compensation

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Active Job Postings

Interactive chart of KFC annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.

  • KFC active job postings in 2025 was 333, a 1.2% increase from 2024.
  • KFC active job postings in 2024 was 329, a 77.6% increase from 2023.
  • KFC active job postings in 2023 was 145, a 42.0% decline from 2022.

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Employee Sentiment

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