Optimus Energy Solutions and YUM! Brands Partner to bring EV Charging to new Saucy™ Branded Locations

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Yum (NYSE: YUM) and Optimus Energy Solutions announced a partnership to install DC fast EV charging at Saucy branded restaurant locations. The rollout will begin with a first charger in Central Florida in 2025 and plans call for stations to be deployed nationwide over the coming years.

The chargers will be ChargePoint units described as compatible with 100% of electric vehicles and intended to match a typical restaurant dwell time of 20–30 minutes for most EVs.

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First Charging Location Coming to Saucy in Central Florida

MT. DORA, Fla., Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Soon, you'll be able to charge as you enjoy your Chicken Tendies.

Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and the new Saucy Brand, and Optimus Energy Solutions have partnered to provide DC Fast EV Charging at Saucy locations.

"With current fast charging technology, restaurants like those managed by Yum! Brands are perfect to offer EV charging," says Ben Pauluhn, president & founder, Optimus Energy Solutions. "It takes about 20-30 minutes to charge most electric vehicles with a fast charger, matching the approximate time spent in a Yum! Brand restaurant."

The ChargePoint chargers will be best-in-class, offering EV Charging compatible with 100% of electric vehicles on the market today.

The first chargers are scheduled to be installed in Central Florida in 2025 with stations being deployed nationwide over the coming years.

For more information, please contact Alan Byrd, Alan Byrd & Associates, 407-415-8470, alan@byrdconnections.com

About Optimus Energy Solutions. Based in Mount Dora, FL, north of Orlando, Optimus Energy Solutions was founded to make renewable energy and EV charging accessible to individuals and businesses throughout Florida and the Southeast. The company specializes in EV charging solutions with an emphasis on long-term maintenance and up-time. They also specialize in commercial, municipal, and residential solar PV (Photovoltaic) solutions, with an emphasis on long-term system operation and investor satisfaction over the warranty life of all systems. For more information, please visit OptimusEnergySolutions.com

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FAQ

What did Yum (YUM) announce about EV charging at Saucy on November 3, 2025?

Yum partnered with Optimus Energy Solutions to install DC fast ChargePoint chargers at Saucy locations, starting in Central Florida in 2025.

When will the first EV charger for Saucy (YUM) be installed and where?

The first chargers are scheduled to be installed in Central Florida in 2025.

What type of chargers will Yum (YUM) and Optimus use at Saucy locations?

They will deploy ChargePoint DC fast chargers described as compatible with 100% of electric vehicles.

How long will charging take at the new Saucy (YUM) DC fast chargers?

According to the announcement, most electric vehicles take about 20–30 minutes with a fast charger.

Will Yum (YUM) expand EV charging beyond Central Florida?

Yes. The announcement says stations will be deployed nationwide over the coming years.

Who can investors or media contact for more information about Yum's (YUM) Saucy EV charging plans?

Contact listed is Alan Byrd, Alan Byrd & Associates at 407-415-8470 or alan@byrdconnections.com.