SHANGHAI — Yum China Holdings Inc. celebrated the 500^th Kentucky Fried Chicken store in China. The 500^th store opened in Shanghai, where KFC built its first store at the Dongfeng Hotel on the Bund in 1989. With the new store, Shanghai becomes the first city in China with 500 KFC locations.

“We are thrilled to reach this remarkable milestone in Shanghai, which is not only China’s largest consumer market, but also home to Yum China’s operating headquarters,” said Joey Wat, chief executive officer of Yum China. “Since entering China in 1987, we have been committed to meeting the evolving needs of consumers with great food and delightful dining experience. It has been our privilege to serve millions of customers and thousands of communities every day. Looking ahead, we firmly believe there are immense opportunities for us to continue expanding and growing in China.”

The 500^th store has some unique features that support KFC’s commitment to positive social change.

• Partnering with the Shanghai Library, the new store features a dedicated reading area which has a diverse collection of books. The store will also hold a series of parent-child reading events. This initiative is part of the “KFC Book Kingdom Program,” which is focused on promoting reading among children.
• In collaboration with the Pudong New Area Disabled Persons’ Federation, the store is KFC’s first “Angel Restaurant” in Shanghai. The “Angel Restaurants” initiative aims to create an inclusive and welcoming work environment for individuals with special needs. The store incorporates various enhancements to support employees, such as light and sound reminders. Moreover, the in-store menu at this location offers braille and sign language options, ensuring a more accessible and enjoyable dining experience for customers with special needs.

As of March 2023, KFC has over 9,200 stores in 1,800 cities across China. Over the years, KFC China has focused on menu innovation and worked to combine Chinese and Western elements and establish deeper connections with Chinese consumers. This summer, KFC launched a nostalgia marketing campaign with nine classic fan-favorite menu items, including Original Recipe Chicken, Dragon Twister, Portuguese egg tart, New Orleans Roasted Chicken Wing, Century Egg & Pork Congee and Great Value Family Bucket, among others.