5 Most Profitable Franchises in the World

2. KFC, owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM)

Category: Fast Food Franchises
Number of Franchises: 24,395
Initial Franchise Cost:  $1.5 million to $2.7 million
Annual Sales: $27.9 billion

KFC US, LLC handles the franchising of KFC. KFC is the subsidiary of YUM! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) and operates chicken burgers and other related items and offers delivery, takeaway, and dine-in services.

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