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Annual Report

Dear friends,

Every day, KFC restaurant employees show up to serve their communities, take care of their families, and work toward their goals. The KFC Foundation exists to support them along the way.

Because of your generosity, more than 1,400 restaurant employees’ lives were changed in 2025. Whether it was helping someone take the first step toward a college degree, providing aid during an unexpected hardship, or investing in mental health and personal growth — these individuals were able to take meaningful steps forward in their journeys.

This impact is only possible because of the unwavering support of KFC franchisees, restaurant teams, our board + staff, and the customers who Round Up their change. Your generosity helps turn opportunity into reality for thousands of KFC restaurant employees.

Thank you for being part of our mission.

With gratitude,

Emma Horn
Executive Director
KFC Foundation

84.6%

Increased financial confidence

Reported by KFC restaurant employees to the statement, “Since participating, my confidence in managing my personal or financial responsibilities has improved.”

82.7%

Stronger connection to KFC

Reported by KFC restaurant employees to the statement, “I feel that my employer genuinely cares about my personal and professional growth.”

80.8%

Improved well-bieng

Reported by KFC restaurant employees to the statement, “Since participating, I have had a positive impact on my mental or emotional well-being.”

2.3M

Pounds of food donated

KFC restaurants collectively donated more than 2.3 million pounds of food through Harvest to more than 930 charities nationwide.

$4.1M

Scholarships awarded

807 KFC restaurant employees received a scholarship to pursue their educational dreams.

$600K

Granted to community projects

60 grants were awarded to local non-profit organizations through Kentucky Fried Wishes.

$336,000+

To aid those in need

151 KFC restaurant employees received financial support to help make it through a crisis.

67

Earned GED credentials

67 KFC restaurant employees earned their high school credential through GED Achievement.

211

Unlocked their potential

211 KFC restaurant employees completed Become Your Best Self, a personal development program.

How we raise money

63

%
Round Up Donations
$3,737,513

26

%
Fries Sales
$1,520,368

6

%
Investment Income
$335,747

5

%
Fundraiser & Misc. Donations
$314,586

Total: $5,908,214

How your giving helps

82

%
Education Accessibility
$4,825,437

11

%
Community Impact
$639,831

7

%
Financial & Crisis Assistance
$415,571

Total: $5,880,839

Thank You to Our Supporters

Annual Donation Program Participants

Convention Sponsors

Individual Donors

Every KFC customer who rounded up

Thank you for Rounding Up your KFC order total for the KFC Foundation. Your spare change changes lives!

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Each year, the KFC Foundation continues to deepen its impact—strengthening the programs that support KFC restaurant employees through education, financial stability, and personal growth.

As we look to the future, our focus remains clear: expanding access to opportunity while ensuring every program continues to create meaningful, lasting change in the lives of the people we serve.

Because when restaurant employees succeed, entire communities grow stronger.