The investment of around EUR420,000 marks the fourth KFC opening by the group in 2026.
The restaurant is located in La Strada shopping center of Popesti-Leordeni and has an area of around 100 square meters. With the new opening, the KFC network reaches 112 units in Romania.
Sphera Franchise Group, the operator of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, in the first quarter of 2026 posted RON378 million sales, up 4.2%, and RON5.4 million net profit, down 30%, amid rising operating costs and the expansion process.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)