KFC Japan will expand its footprint across the country by 30 per cent over the next five years, with plans to open 1,700 new stores by 2030.
The company will open several outlets across Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, with the financial backing of US-based investment firm Carlyle Group.
The brand intends to increase everyday demand for its products, as opposed to just house parties and the Christmas season, when Japanese consumers generally purchase from the brand.
As of the end of March, KFC Japan operated 1,277 stores, with the Carlyle Group stating the market could support another 900 to 1,000 outlets.
The chain plans to open between 60 and 70 new stores by next March, with an additional 100 stores slated to open each year from next year onward. Some of the new stores will have nearly 30 per cent more floor space with eat-in spaces.
KFC Japan will also expand its menu to include more options across price ranges as the brand plans to make KFC the fourth-largest single-brand food chain in the country.
