# Fast food restaurant expansion in China

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fast-food-restaurant-expansion-in-china
> Updated: 2026-11-05T03:04:25.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Major fast food operators in China are pursuing significant network expansions. In late 2026, Domino’s Pizza franchisee DPC Dash reported adding 319 net new stores during the first nine months of the year, bringing its total to 1,634 stores across 87 cities. While the company saw growth in transaction counts and loyalty program membership, same-store sales growth remained negative due to lower average transaction prices.

Concurrently, Yum China Holdings announced plans to expand its network to more than 20,500 locations by the end of 2026. This expansion involves adding over 2,400 net new stores, with 40% to 50% of new KFC and Pizza Hut locations intended to be franchised. The company reported an 8% revenue increase and noted that same-store transactions have grown for 15 consecutive quarters.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Yum China plans expansion to 20,500 stores by 2026

Yum China aims to reach 20,500 stores by late 2026, targeting 2,400 new locations with a heavy focus on franchising.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yum-china-plans-expansion-to-20500-stores-by-2026

### 2026-10-13: Domino's Pizza China expands network with 319 new stores

Domino's Pizza franchisee DPC Dash added 319 net new stores in China during the first nine months of 2026, reaching a total of 1,634 stores across 87 cities.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominos-pizza-china-expands-network-with-319-new-stores

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