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Yum Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM), parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger Grill, operates one of the world's largest restaurant networks through its franchise-first model. This page serves as the definitive source for YUM-related news, offering investors and industry observers timely updates on financial performance, strategic initiatives, and market developments.
Key resources include quarterly earnings announcements, leadership updates, franchise expansion details, and innovation initiatives across its 55,000+ global locations. The curated news feed prioritizes material developments affecting YUM's position in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector while maintaining accessibility for both professional analysts and casual observers.
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Pizza Hut (NYSE:YUM) has launched Crafted Flatzz, marking the largest simultaneous global menu launch in the company's history. This new personal pizza lineup will be available in over 20 countries through Fall 2025, featuring market-specific recipes like Nashville Hot Chicken (US), Pesto Veggie (UK), and Korean BBQ (Taiwan).
In the U.S., Crafted Flatzz are priced at $5 before 5 p.m. and feature five premium recipes on a hand-stretched crust. The launch follows the success of Pizza Hut's $2 Tuesday Personal Pan Pizza promotion and aims to provide an elevated personal pizza experience with abundant toppings and hand-crafted flavors.
KFC (NYSE:YUM) announced the nationwide return of two fan-favorite menu items starting August 18, 2025: Potato Wedges and Hot & Spicy Wings. The Potato Wedges, discontinued in 2020, are making a comeback after five years of customer demand, while the Hot & Spicy Wings return after a two-year hiatus.
The company is launching several promotional deals, including a $20 Wings & Wedges Fan Favorites Box, $3.99 KFC Chicken Sandwich, and a digital-exclusive offer of 20 Wings for $20 starting September 4. The return of these items is part of KFC's "Kentucky Fried Comeback" strategy to reinvigorate the brand and respond to customer feedback.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) reported strong Q2 2025 results with GAAP EPS of $1.33 and EPS excluding Special Items of $1.44, up 7% year-over-year. The company achieved worldwide system sales growth of 4%, led by Taco Bell at 6% and KFC at 5%.
Key highlights include record digital sales exceeding $9 billion with 57% digital mix, KFC International's 7% unit growth with 565 new locations, and Taco Bell's 4% same-store sales growth. The company added 871 gross new units globally, representing 3% unit growth.
Significant leadership changes include Chris Turner's appointment as CEO effective October 1, 2025, succeeding David Gibbs. Additionally, Taco Bell announced plans to expand its Live Más Café concept to 30 locations by end of 2025, targeting $5 billion in beverage sales by 2030.
Pizza Hut (NYSE:YUM) has launched "The After Pizza Cake" sweepstakes, featuring a unique 5-foot tall, three-tiered pizza wedding cake made from their new Hut Lover's Line. The promotion targets couples in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and New York City during the peak wedding season.
The company introduced the Hut Lover's Line in June, offering large pizzas at $12.99 with premium toppings, including Spicy Hawaiian Lover's, Meat Lover's, Pepperoni Lover's, and Veggie Lover's varieties. Additionally, Pizza Hut is running a separate sweepstakes offering a chance to win a trip to Hawaii, open to all U.S. residents regardless of wedding plans.
The initiative responds to wedding trends, with 90% of couples favoring late-night snacks at their receptions. The sweepstakes runs from July 30 to August 18, 2025.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), the global restaurant company operating over 61,000 restaurants across more than 155 countries, has scheduled its Q2 2025 earnings release for August 5, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. ET.
The company will host a conference call at 8:15 a.m. ET to discuss financial performance and strategies. The call will be accessible via webcast through the company's investor relations website and includes a Q&A session exclusively for analysts. The company operates major brands including KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill.
Yum! Brands has received notable recognition, including placement on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, TIME magazine's list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, and its brands secured top positions in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500.
KFC (NYSE:YUM) has launched a major brand comeback initiative featuring a "Free Bucket On Us" digital offer available through KFC.com and their app. The campaign introduces a new brand direction with the return of Colonel Sanders portrayed as a "Chefpreneur" in advertising, emphasizing the company's renewed focus on its Original Recipe® chicken.
Led by KFC U.S. President Catherine Tan-Gillespie, the initiative follows significant operational improvements that have enhanced taste and customer satisfaction scores. The company is also introducing new menu items including fried pickles and maintaining their $7 Fill Ups program. The comeback strategy includes updated store signage, billboard advertising, and a shifted social media tone, demonstrating KFC's determination to reclaim market share in the competitive fried chicken segment.
Pizza Hut (NYSE:YUM) has launched its new Hut Lover's Pizzas® lineup, featuring four premium pizzas priced at $12.99 each. The lineup introduces the new Spicy Hawaiian Lover's Pizza, alongside classic favorites Meat Lover's®, Pepperoni Lover's®, and Veggie Lover's®.
According to Pizza Hut's 2025 Pizza Trends Report, 38% of pizza fans choose pineapple as their favorite topping. The new Spicy Hawaiian Lover's Pizza features spicy marinara, ham, bacon, pineapple, jalapeño, and red chili flakes. The launch is accompanied by a new marketing campaign highlighting Pizza Hut's commitment to delivering value and quality.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) announced that CFO & Franchise Officer Chris Turner and COO & Chief People Officer Tracy Skeans will participate in the Bernstein Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 28, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. ET. The event will be webcast live through the company's investor website.
Yum! Brands operates nearly 61,000 restaurants across 155+ countries under its brands KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill. The company has received notable recognition in 2024-2025, including listings in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, TIME's Best Companies for Future Leaders, and its brands leading Entrepreneur's Top Global Franchises list, with Taco Bell ranking #1 in North America for the fifth consecutive year.
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