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Yum Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM), parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger Grill, operates one of the world's largest restaurant networks through its franchise-first model. This page serves as the definitive source for YUM-related news, offering investors and industry observers timely updates on financial performance, strategic initiatives, and market developments.
Key resources include quarterly earnings announcements, leadership updates, franchise expansion details, and innovation initiatives across its 55,000+ global locations. The curated news feed prioritizes material developments affecting YUM's position in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector while maintaining accessibility for both professional analysts and casual observers.
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KFC (NYSE:YUM) launched a holiday menu on Nov 17, 2025 featuring the $25 Extra Crispy Festive Feast and a first-ever Gravy Flight with Signature Brown, White Peppercorn, and new Southwest Cheddar gravy. The Festive Feast includes an 8-piece Extra Crispy bucket, 4 biscuits, two large mashed potatoes and three 8‑oz gravy sides — positioned to feed a family of four.
Also returning is the Personal Pot Pie for $4.99 starting 11/17. Limited Cajun-style deep-fried turkey pre-orders available in select CA, CO, UT and WA locations. Holiday merch and limited in-store gift cards will be available; online e-gift cards sold at KFCShop.com. Prices and participation may vary.
Pizza Hut (NYSE:YUM) announced the return of its seasonal Triple Treat Box on November 11, 2025, featuring two medium one-topping pizzas, five breadsticks and a dessert in limited-edition holiday packaging.
The campaign includes a spot with quarterback Josh Allen, a live reindeer cameo, a Tipsy Elves holiday sweater partnership, a new white elephant game unlocked by scanning the packaging, and promotions with Pepsi, iHeartRadio Jingle Ball and Bucketlisters. The Triple Treat Box is available for a limited time at participating locations and promotional items are available while supplies last.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) reported Q3 2025 results with GAAP EPS $1.41 and EPS excluding Special Items $1.58, a 15% YoY increase. Worldwide system sales grew 5% ex-FX and unit count rose 3%. Taco Bell delivered +9% system sales and +7% same-store sales; KFC system sales were +6% with unit growth of 6%. Pizza Hut lagged with (1%) same-store sales and operating profit down 8%. Company announced a review of strategic options for Pizza Hut and expects to complete acquisition of 128 Taco Bell restaurants in Q4. Record digital system sales reached $10 billion with ~60% digital mix.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) announced on November 4, 2025 that it has initiated a formal review of strategic options for the Pizza Hut brand to "maximize value for Yum! shareholders" and help Pizza Hut reach its full potential.
The review will consider a range of strategic options while Pizza Hut continues to run its near-term business. Yum! said it has retained Goldman Sachs and Barclays as financial advisers. The company did not set a deadline or timetable and cautioned there is no assurance the review will lead to any specific outcome.
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.
KFC (NYSE:YUM) will celebrate National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day on Sunday, November 9, 2025 with a one-day pop-up and nationwide rewards offer. Fans can book Sundays by KFC in New York City for a sit-down pop-up on Nov. 9 and enjoy a Dirty Soda pairing. KFC Rewards members can earn a free Classic or Spicy Chicken Sandwich with any $1+ online purchase from Nov. 7–9 (limit 1 per account).
KFC is also running a 13-leg "Size Matters Tour" offering free sandwiches and merch in select cities including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Austin, Chapel Hill, Louisville, and more through year-end.
Pizza Hut (NYSE:YUM) is running a Halloween-themed "Hallo-WINGS" marketing push on Oct. 29, 2025 to promote its wing menu and the Wing Wednesday deal: 20 Lil' Wings for $10. Tactics include digital and mobile out-of-home placements near Wingstop locations in Dallas with messages like "Wings? Stop." and targeted Reddit outreach to users discussing wing complaints.
The 20 Lil' Wings for $10 offer runs every Wednesday through the end of the year. Pizza Hut also highlights the Big Dinner Box pre-order for Halloween weekend and weekly Hut Hookups: Melts Monday, $3 Personal Pan Pizza Tuesday, and Wing Wednesday.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) will release Q3 2025 financial results on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 8:15 a.m. ET to review results and strategy. The call supports U.S., Canada and international dial-ins and will be webcast live at https://investors.yum.com/events-and-presentations.
Playback is available from 10:00 a.m. ET November 4, 2025 through November 11, 2025 via the provided dial-in details and the investor website. Analyst Q&A is limited to analysts; media should use the listed media contact numbers. Yum! Brands operates over 61,000 restaurants in 155+ countries across KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill.
Pizza Hut (NYSE:YUM) relaunched its Wing Wednesday platform on October 15, 2025 with a limited-time Lil' Wings promotion: 20 Lil' Wings for $10 at participating locations through November 5, 2025. The campaign, called Wingfluencer, features content creator Brian Flatsworth sharing humorous corporate-style tips and short videos on LinkedIn to boost midweek engagement. Lil' Wings are described as crispy, snackable wings tossed in choice of sauce or rub, positioned for office lunches, snack breaks and dinners. The program ties marketing, social content and a price promotion to drive midweek traffic and trial.
KFC (NYSE:YUM) is continuing its comeback strategy with two major announcements: the return of its iconic Original Honey BBQ sauce starting October 6th, and a throwback pricing of $3.99 for its Classic Chicken Sandwich. The beloved sauce, first introduced in the 1990s, will now be available across all KFC menu items including chicken pieces, sandwiches, and tenders.
The company is also launching Halloween-themed promotions for Rewards members through the KFC app and website, featuring deals like a free Classic Chicken Sandwich with $10 purchase, 50% off 12pc chicken bucket, and 50-piece nuggets for $20. KFC emphasizes that their Chicken Sandwich is larger than Chick-fil-A's and available on Sundays.
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