# KFC now operates over 7,000 drive-through restaurants nationwide.

*business · news · 2026-05-10 · South China Morning Post*

## Key points

- KFC has over 7,000 drive-through restaurants in China offering kerbside pickup options.
- KFC will expand EV charging stations to attract more customers to its drive-through stores.
- Yum China plans to increase tech innovation for more efficient drive-through orders and pickups.
- Smart ordering technology is prioritized over EV charging as it improves speed and labour efficiency.

**Companies:** KFC, McDonald's, Yum China
**Countries:** China, United States

[Read the full story on South China Morning Post](https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3352994/kfc-mcdonalds-drive-throughs-china-get-ev-charging-upgraded-smart-systems)

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