Yum Terminates Another Multi-Unit Franchisee

KFC Corp. has terminated the franchise rights for Cleveland-based Morgan’s Foods affecting 10 units in Ohio and western Pennsylvania. KFC and Morgan’s had been in negotiations since Nov. 2010 when the franchisee attempted financing to comply with FKC ‘image enhancement’ requirements.

Operations at the 10 affected locations are expected to cease this weekend. This includes a discontinuation of KFC trademarks and the elimination of any KFC branding from the stores’ interior and exterior, as well as the return of confidential material and operating manuals. QSR Web

Meanwhile in New York and not to be outdone KFC franchises are up for auction;

In the New York City market, about 20 KFC units are up for auction after their franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.