Classic fried chicken chain has shuttered over 300 locations in the US — with the most closures in California

KFC has shut down more than 40 stores in California -- the chicken chain's largest footprint of closures since last year. Adriana - stock.adobe.com They’re flying the coop. Classic American fried chicken chain KFC has permanently closed a total of 44 restaurants across California from July 2025 to July 2026, according

Coresight Research has released its latest report on retail store openings and closings in the United States. The midyear data from the market research firm covers activity through July 3, 2026, and suggests there will be fewer store openings and closures this year than in 2025—though closures are still numbering in th

The opening marks the start of a 24-restaurant expansion across Northern California, Nevada and Texas.