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YUM! Brands

TacoBell is an American chain of fast food restaurants based out of Irvine, California and a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. The restaurants serve a variety of Tex-Mex foods that include tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, novelty and specialty items, and a variety of "value menu" items. As of 2018, Taco Bell serves more than 2 billion customers each year at 7,000 restaurants, more than 80 percent of which are owned and operated by independent franchisees and licensees.

Taco Bell

Wing Street is a restaurant chain specializing in chicken. The restaurant chain is owned by Yum! Brands, which also owns its sister franchises Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC. As of March 2014, there were close to 5,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada. They are always co-located with Pizza Hut.

Wing Street

Pizza Hut is an American restaurant chain and international franchise. The company is known for its Italian-American cuisine menu including pizza and pasta, as well as side dishes and desserts. Pizza Hut has over 16,000 locations worldwide as of 2015, making it the world's largest pizza chain in terms of locations. It is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., one of the world's largest restaurant companies.

Pizza Hut

KFC is an American fast food restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, it is the world's second-largest restaurant chain (as measured by sales) after McDonald's, with almost 20,000 locations globally in 123 countries and territories as of December 2015. The chain is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, a restaurant company that also owns the Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and WingStreet chains.

Yum! Brands, Inc. is a service restaurant company, which engages in the development, operation, franchise, and licenses of a system of restaurants. It operates through the following segments: KFC Division, Pizza Hut Division, Taco Bell Division, and Habit Burger Grill Division. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

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YUM! Brands reports robust Q4 performance and outlines growth strategies

YUM! Brands delivered strong financial performance, highlighted brand-specific successes, and outlined strategic initiatives for future growth. Challenges in certain markets are being addressed, while opportunities in off-premise models and global market rebounds are being pursued.

YUM! Brands reports stellar Q1 performance, eyes digital growth opportunities

YUM! Brands' Q1 2023 performance reflects robust sales growth, digital success, and operational resilience amidst challenges, positioning the company for continued expansion.
Strong unit growth, franchisee support, and brand differentiation are key strengths driving YUM! Brands' performance and market leadership in the industry.
While facing challenges such as geopolitical risks and operational uncertainties, YUM! Brands has opportunities to capitalize on digital trends and strategic initiatives for sustained growth.
Management's confidence in exceeding growth targets, coupled with a focus on development and innovation, underscores YUM! Brands' commitment to long-term success and shareholder value.

YUM! Brands reports robust Q2 growth, eyes digital innovation

YUM! Brands delivered a strong performance in Q2 2023, showcasing robust system sales growth, operational excellence, and strategic initiatives across its brands.
The company's focus on digital innovation, sustainability, and menu strategies has driven growth and positioned YUM! Brands for continued success in a competitive market landscape.
While facing challenges like supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures, YUM! Brands remains resilient, leveraging its strengths and seizing opportunities for future growth and market leadership.
With a strong financial outlook, commitment to operational efficiency, and ongoing investments in digital transformation, YUM! Brands is well-positioned to exceed expectations and drive sustainable growth.

YUM! Brands reports robust Q3 performance, eyes tech-driven growth

YUM! Brands delivered strong Q3 results with notable system sales growth across key brands and regions.
The company's emphasis on technology, sustainability, and new menu offerings positions them for future success.
Despite challenges like regulatory concerns and market competition, YUM! Brands remains optimistic about growth.
Strategic initiatives like expanding unit development and leveraging tech insights pave the way for continued success.

YUM! Brands excels in 2023, eyes digital growth and market expansion

YUM! Brands delivered exceptional performance in 2023, leveraging digital sales, key market segments, and operational excellence. Despite challenges, the company's strategic focus on talent, sustainability, and innovation positions them for continued growth. With a positive outlook for 2024 and a strong franchisee network, YUM! Brands is poised for success.

YUM! Brands reports solid Q1 growth, optimistic on global expansion

YUM! Brands' Q1 2024 performance showcased growth in core operating profit and system sales, with a focus on digital sales milestones and technology advancements. Despite challenges at Pizza Hut, the company remains optimistic about global unit growth and the success of its growth engines. Analysts raised questions on expenses, sales trends, and future investments, but YUM! Brands is resilient and emphasizes market share opportunities.

YUM! Brands reports robust Q2 performance, eyes digital innovation for growth

YUM! Brands' Q2 earnings call showcased strong financial results, highlighting growth drivers and strategic focus areas. With a positive outlook for core operating profit growth and a commitment to digital innovation, the company is well-positioned for continued success.

YUM! Brands reports mixed Q3 results, focuses on tech for growth

YUM! Brands delivered a mixed performance in Q3 2024, with strong showings from Taco Bell and KFC International but challenges in certain markets. The company's focus on digital and technology initiatives, along with franchisee strength, bodes well for long-term profitability. Opportunities lie in enhancing core capabilities and driving sales through technology investments.

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Food is a way for us to connect– from the first date to celebrating our lives' most important moments, a sit-down meal always carries significance. While food prices have risen across the board– with increases being even more painful for those who frequently eat out, consumer spending in this sector hasn't seen much of a hit.

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The first global pizza chain to offer a tavern-style pizza, available nationwide PLANO, Texas , June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Pizza Hut® announces its latest modern menu innovation, Chicago Tavern-Style Pizza, alongside a toppings transformation, marking the biggest toppings menu overhaul in over a decade. Pizza Hut is the first global pizza chain to offer a Tavern Pizza, in addition to being the first global QSR pizza brand to offer Chicken Sausage, Pesto Swirl and Spicy Sauce as permanent topping offerings.

PIZZA HUT® UNVEILS NEW CHICAGO TAVERN-STYLE PIZZA AND TOPPINGS TRANSFORMATION WITH BIGGEST TOPPINGS MENU OVERHAUL IN OVER A DECADE

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As the restaurant industry continues to face post-pandemic era challenges, investors might want to consider selling a few restaurant stocks while they still can. These companies struggle with various issues such as declining sales, increasing costs and intense competition.

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Melissa Friebe To Become Chief Marketing Officer, Pizza Hut U.S., from Taco Bell PLANO, Texas , May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pizza Hut announced two new executive marketing appointments. Kalen Thornton will join the company as Global Chief Brand Officer reporting to Pizza Hut Division Chief Executive Officer, Aaron Powell, effective June 10.

PIZZA HUT ANNOUNCES KALEN THORNTON AS GLOBAL CHIEF BRAND OFFICER

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KFC and Pizza Hut parent company Yum Brands YUM, +0.62% said its board had approved a new $2 billion share buyback program over the next two years.

KFC parent Yum Brands approves $2 billion in share buybacks

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.67 per share of common stock. The quarterly dividend will be distributed June 7, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 28, 2024. Yum's Board of Directors also approved a new share repurchase authorization which authorizes repurchases of up to $2.0 billion in shares of common stock from July 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026. The prior outstanding authorization a.

Yum! Brands, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.67 Per Share and Announces Authorization of up to $2.0 Billion in Share Repurchases

Yum! Brands' (YUM) reportable brand, Pizza Hut, honors the menu innovation growth strategy of the company with a new menu offering of Cheeseburger Melt, with an additional four varieties.

Yum! Brands' (YUM) Pizza Hut Announces Latest Menu Offering

Brand Encourages Burger Enthusiasts to 'Cheat On Their Cheeseburger' With Offer for Free Cheeseburger Melts & PEPSI ®  in the Drive-Thru of Select Burger Chains Across the U.S. PLANO, Texas , May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today, Pizza Hut is entering the burger business with a better way to burger. Introducing the new Cheeseburger Melt, a parmesan-crusted thin crust Melt folded and loaded with beef, applewood-smoked bacon, onions, mozzarella, and cheddar, served with Burger Sauce on the side.

PIZZA HUT® ENTERS THE BURGER BUSINESS WITH NEW CHEESEBURGER MELT

The popular chain, part of Yum Brands Inc. YUM, -0.90%, is rolling out a new Cheeseburger Melt in the coming days as part of its Melts line of sandwich-style offerings. Specifically, the menu item features beef, applewood-smoked bacon, onions and mozzarella and cheddar cheese, served between two thin pieces of pizza crust in place of the usual bun.

Would you buy a burger from Pizza Hut? The chain is adding one to its menu.

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Yum! Brands, Inc. NYSE: YUM is a global powerhouse in the quick-service restaurant industry. Yum! Brands' earnings report for the first quarter of 2024 was recently released, disappointing analysts.

Yum! Brands: Can Digital Strength Offset Same-Store Declines?

Adjusted earnings per share of $1.15 slightly missed expectations of $1.20. Revenue fell 3% year over year, and came up short of analysts' consensus prediction by more than $100 million.

Yum! Brands Delivers a Mixed Q1 Report

Starbucks, Pizza Hut and KFC are among the chains that reported same-store sales declines this quarter.

Long-predicted consumer pullback finally hits restaurants like Starbucks, KFC and McDonald's

Yum! Brands (YUM) shares lost ground after the fast-food restaurant operator reported weaker-than expected earnings as sales fell at its KFC and Pizza Hut locations.

Yum! Brands Stock Price Slides as Sales at Pizza Hut and KFC Fall

Yum Brands, the company behind Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell, reported mixed results in its Q1 earnings announcement Wednesday (May 1) with challenges evident in its traditional sales channels, but a significant milestone in its digital growth strategy. Despite a 3% decline in same-store sales worldwide, Yum Brands' digital efforts reached new heights.

Yum Brands Q1 Earnings Show Digital Sales Surge Amid Broader Challenges

YUM! Brands (YUM) first-quarter 2024 results are hurt by dismal KFC and Pizza Hut sales.

YUM! Brands' (YUM) Stock Down on Q1 Earnings & Revenues Miss

Although the revenue and EPS for Yum (YUM) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Yum (YUM) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Yum Brands (YUM) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.15 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.20 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.06 per share a year ago.

Yum Brands (YUM) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates

Yum Brands Inc. YUM, -1.35% shares fell 5% in premarket trades Wednesday after the company reported first-quarter earnings and revenue below analysts' expectations amid what it described as “a difficult operating environment.” The parent of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC fast-food restaurants had net income of $314 million, or $1.10 a share, up from $300 million, or $1.05 a share, in the year-earlier period.

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