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KFC, Taco Bell Close in Puerto Rico

Fast-food chains shut down locations as they search for local franchise partner.

New York Editorial News Desk November 2, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • KFC and Taco Bell have closed all locations in Puerto Rico.
  • The closures are part of a strategy to find a local franchise partner.
  • The companies are seeking a partner to operate in the territory.

KFC and Taco Bell have closed all their locations in Puerto Rico as part of their efforts to secure a local franchise partner for the territory.

The decision to close the restaurants follows a strategic review of operations in the region.

Officials said the move is intended to streamline the process of finding a qualified franchise partner who can manage the chain's operations in Puerto Rico.

The companies have not provided a timeline for when new locations might reopen or when a partner could be selected.

The closures affect all current locations, with no indication of immediate plans to resume operations.

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