Yum Brands
Coverage of franchise openings, menu innovations, and operational leadership within the UK businesses under one of the world’s largest quick‑service restaurant groups. Reports include new KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell launches, updates on franchising deals and site pipelines, shifts in menu and delivery strategy, and executive changes across brand divisions. Focused on foodservice professionals, franchise operators, and hospitality executives monitoring scalable branded fast‑food models and multi-brand expansion within the UK market.
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Nov- 2025 -5 NovemberFood and Drink
KFC UK and Ireland sees sales jump 9% in Q3
Yum Brands has revealed that KFC UK and Ireland system sales grew 9% in the 13 weeks ended 30 September 30, 2025, driven by strong growth in transactions. Furthermore, the company stated that its in-store sales grew 8% while its delivery sales rose 12% in the period. It put this…
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Aug- 2025 -6 AugustRestaurants
Yum Brands sales rise 4% in Q2
Yum Brands has reported that worldwide system sales rose by 4% in its second quarter, led by Taco Bell and KFC where sales were up by 6% and 5%, respectively. In the UK, KFC sales rose by 5% over the period. The group also welcomed “robust” digital system sales which…
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Jun- 2025 -18 JunePeople
Yum Brands appoints new CEO
Yum Brands has announced that chief financial and franchise officer Chris Turner will take over the role of chief executive from 1 October 2025. Turner will succeed current chief executive David Gibbs, who plans to retire after 37 years with the company. Gibbs will remain in post until the end…
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Apr- 2025 -3 AprilRestaurants
Yum Brands CEO to retire in 2026
Yum Brands has announced that David Gibbs, chief executive officer, has informed the board of directors of his intention to retire from the company in 2026. Gibbs has served as Yum Brands’ CEO since January 2020. As CEO, Gibbs focused on leading the company’s digital transformation, building the company’s development…
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Feb- 2025 -7 FebruaryRestaurants
KFC and Taco Bell boosts Yum Brands sales in Q4
Yum Brands has reported a 16% increase in revenues to $2.36bn (£1.90bn) for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024, fueled by strong sales at KFC’s international restaurants and Taco Bell US. Its same-store sales also rose 1% in the quarter, thanks to Taco Bell. Worldwide system sales grew 8%,…
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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustNews
Yum Brands revenue hits $1.7bn in Q2
Yum Brands, which owns KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger Grill, has reported a 4% revenue growth to $1.7bn (£1.3bn) for the second quarter ended 30 June 2024. Worldwide system sales grew 3% including a 1% same-store sales decline. GAAP operating profit for the group increased 6% to…
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May- 2024 -3 MayFood and Drink
Yum! Brands revenues dip 3% to $1.5bn in Q1
Yum! Brands, which operates KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, reported a 3% decline in revenue to $1.5bn (£1.1bn) for the first quarter ended 31 March. Operating profit for the group also declined by 1% to $520m (£414m), while core operating profit grew 6%. KFC revenues declined by 8% to…
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Feb- 2024 -9 FebruaryFood and Drink
Yum Brands Q4 revenues hit $2.03bn
Yum Brands, the operator of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has reported that total revenues rose 1% to $2.03bn (£1.6bn) by the end of Q4, as net incomes rose 24% to $463m (£367.3m) during the period ending December 2023. The news comes as the group’s global operations saw a…
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Nov- 2023 -3 NovemberFood and Drink
KFC owner net revenues rise 26% in Q3
Yum! Brands, the owner of KFC, has revealed that net incomes increased 26% to $416m (£340m) for Q3 ended 30 September, as total revenues rose by 4% to $1.71bn (£1.4bn). This comes as KFC contributed 13% to the overall global sales growth, followed by 11% by Taco Bell and 4%…
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Aug- 2023 -4 AugustFood and Drink
Yum Brands income surges 86% in Q2
Yum Brands, the operator of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has reported that its net income surged 86% to $418m (£328.9m) for the second quarter ended 30 June. By the end of Q2, the group’s total revenues reached $1.69bn (£1.33bn), spelling an increase of 3% from $1.64bn (£1.29bn) in…
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