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Taco Bell announces its 'Taco Swap' initiative, commencing on May 9, allowing customers in over 25 international markets to exchange ordinary meals for free tacos. This campaign aims to engage Gen Z consumers with the #ISeeATaco movement, building brand loyalty through interactive experiences. Previous campaigns, including Tacos IRL, resulted in record sales. Taco Bell aims to expand its appeal globally, offering local taco varieties such as the Crunchy Taco in the UK and India. This strategy aligns with their goal to enhance international brand presence.

Yum! Brands reported first-quarter results for 2022, showcasing a 27% increase in GAAP EPS to $1.36, while EPS excluding special items fell 1% to $1.05. Worldwide system sales grew 8%, driven by KFC's 9% growth and Taco Bell's 8%. Digital sales reached a Q1 record of $6 billion, up 15% year-over-year. The company opened 997 new units, achieving 6% unit growth. Foreign currency translation negatively impacted operating profit by $14 million.

Pizza Hut is launching a month-long tour dubbed the 'Struggle Bus' starting at the NCAA Final Four in New Orleans on April 2-3, 2022. The bus aims to provide comfort for fans and students facing stress, offering lounge areas, power napping beds, and plenty of pizza. Following its debut, it will stop in Athens, GA, on April 28-29, partnering with the Betches podcast hosts for a special recording focused on dating. Pizza Hut’s Chief Marketing Officer emphasizes the initiative as a way to humorously address everyday struggles while promoting their products.

Jack Harlow, the multiple-GRAMMY nominated rapper, has partnered with KFC to introduce his favorite menu items, dubbed Jack Harlow's Kentucky Fried Favorites, available on the KFC app and KFC.com starting March 24, 2022. Featured items include the Spicy KFC Chicken Sandwich, Secret Recipe Fries, Extra Crispy Tenders, Mac & Cheese, and iconic biscuits. The rapper's collaboration reflects his Kentucky roots and aims to enhance KFC's brand appeal through celebrity engagement.

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) announces the launch of the #KentuckyFriedGivingChallenge, a grant program providing $500,000 in cash grants to nonprofits addressing hunger in the U.S. The program encourages TikTok creators to submit videos showcasing their charitable work. 11 finalists will each receive $40,000, with the grand prize nonprofit winning an additional $60,000. Applications are open from Feb. 23 to March 4, 2022. KFC aims to leverage TikTok's platform to amplify philanthropic efforts in local communities, continuing its tradition of supporting those in need.

Yum! Brands reported strong results for Q4 and full-year 2021, with Q4 GAAP EPS at $1.11 (+3%) and full-year EPS at $5.21 (+77%). Full-year EPS excluding Special Items was $4.46 (+23%). The company opened a record 4,180 gross units in 2021 and achieved $22 billion in digital sales. System sales grew 13% for the year, with KFC leading at 16% growth. Despite overall positive metrics, Q4 EPS excluding Special Items declined by 12%. Yum! will host a conference call on February 9, 2022, to discuss its financial performance.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.57 per share, payable on March 11, 2022 to shareholders of record by February 18, 2022. Operating over 52,000 restaurants across 150 countries, Yum! Brands is a leader in the chicken, pizza, and Mexican food sectors with brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. The company is recognized for its corporate responsibility, being included in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

Yum! Brands, in collaboration with the University of Louisville and Howard University, has launched the Yum! Franchise Accelerator, an innovative MBA elective program for underrepresented people of color and women. Through a five-month fellowship, ten MBA students will gain in-depth franchise training, mentoring, and scholarship opportunities. The program aims to create future franchisees for Yum!'s brands like KFC and Taco Bell. This initiative is part of Yum!'s $100 million commitment to equity and inclusion, enhancing entrepreneurship pathways.