Yum! Brands
Yum! Brands is a global leader in the restaurant industry, operating one of the world's largest systems of quick-service and fast-casual dining concepts. The company primarily generates revenue through a highly franchised business model, leveraging its global scale to provide brand management, digital technology platforms, and supply chain coordination for its international network of restaurants.
Financials
Based on Q1 2026 filing
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KFC Division
primaryA global leader in the chicken restaurant category, specializing in fried and non-fried chicken products including sandwiches and bone-in chicken. It represents the company's largest division by unit count and system sales, with a vast majority of locations situated in international markets.
Kentucky Fried Chicken, KFC, Chicken sandwiches, Chicken strips, Chicken-on-the-bone
Individual consumers, Families
Taco Bell Division
majorA leading Mexican-inspired quick-service brand specializing in a diverse menu of tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. It maintains a significant presence in the United States with growing international operations.
Taco Bell, Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas, Salads, Nachos
Individual consumers, Late-night diners
Pizza Hut Division
majorA global pizza concept operating across delivery, carryout, and casual dining formats. The division is currently undergoing a strategic review to optimize its structural advantages in a fragmented global market.
Pizza Hut, Ready-to-eat pizza, Side dishes
Individual consumers, Families, Delivery customers
Habit Burger & Grill Division
minorA fast-casual restaurant concept focused on made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches prepared over an open flame. It represents the company's newest and smallest division, targeting the premium burger segment.
Habit Burger & Grill, Chargrilled burgers, Sandwiches
Fast-casual diners, Premium burger consumers
Segment Financials
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Competitive Position
Yum! Brands is a dominant global franchisor with leading market share in the chicken, Mexican-style, and pizza categories, utilizing massive scale to drive digital and supply chain efficiencies.
Geographies
Global, North America, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific
Customer Segments
Mass market consumers, Franchisees
Upstream Dependencies
Poultry and livestock producers, Dairy and produce suppliers, Paper and packaging manufacturers, Restaurant equipment manufacturers
Downstream Customers
Retail consumers, Independent franchisees, Master franchisees
Competitors & Partners
Partners
Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC
Purchasing cooperative for food, packaging, and equipment
Berkshire Hathaway
BRK.A
Primary U.S. distributor for food and supplies
Yum China Holdings
YUMC
Largest master franchisee operating in mainland China
Subsidiaries
KFC
Wholly-owned restaurant concept
Taco Bell
Wholly-owned restaurant concept
Pizza Hut
Wholly-owned restaurant concept
Habit Burger & Grill
Wholly-owned restaurant concept
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Yum! Brands is a global leader in the restaurant industry, operating one of the world's largest systems of quick-service and fast-casual dining concepts. The company primarily generates revenue through a highly franchised business model, leveraging its global scale to provide brand management, digital technology platforms, and supply chain coordination for its international network of restaurants.
Yum! Brands (YUM) has a market capitalization of $41.3B and trades on NYSE.
Yum! Brands generated $8.5B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $1.7B, representing a net margin of 20.5%. Gross margin stands at 68.9%, with free cash flow of $1.6B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Yum! Brands's key competitors include Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., McDonald's Corporation, Restaurant Brands International, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Yum! Brands has approximately 35,000 employees.