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KFC and Taco Bell Restaurants Close Across Puerto Rico as They Seek New Franchise Partner
Yum! Brands said the closures follow quality-standard failures, and the companies are seeking a new franchise partner for the island.
- On Monday, all KFC and Taco Bell restaurants in Puerto Rico temporarily closed after Yum ended its relationship with local franchisee Encanto Restaurants, officials announced.
- Both chains posted brief statements accusing Encanto Restaurants of failing to meet quality standards, prompting the sudden closure across the island.
- Overall, Encanto Restaurants operates 180 restaurants on the island and employs more than 3,000 people, also running Pizza Hut and IHOP locations in Puerto Rico.
- KFC Puerto Rico and Taco Bell Puerto Rico announced they are working to find a new franchise partner, posting on Instagram, "We hope to be able to serve you again very soon."
- Puerto Rico's first KFC opened in 1967, while Encanto Restaurants began operating Taco Bell in 1985; neither party has returned messages regarding the termination.
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