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Yum! Brands, Inc. reports developments across a global quick-service restaurant portfolio that includes KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger. News commonly centers on brand-level menu value, product and marketing campaigns, loyalty programs, gift card infrastructure, digital ordering activity, franchise-system sales, same-store sales and unit growth.
Company updates also cover quarterly results, conference calls and board appointments. Because Yum! operates primarily through a franchised restaurant model, recurring news links consumer demand, franchisee economics, restaurant development, technology initiatives and international market performance to the company's operating results.
KFC (NYSE:YUM) launched a Value Feast lineup on March 30, 2026, featuring three Box Feasts priced from $7 to $11 that bundle boneless items, fries and a medium drink.
The offering aims to deliver visible abundance and perceived value amid rising everyday costs, supported by a national campaign centered on the Box Feast reveal.
Pizza Hut (NYSE:YUM) launched a limited-time Space Jam™ x Triple Treat Box and new Hand Tossed crust for March Madness, available starting March 14, 2026, with pricing from $21.99. Fans who join Hut Rewards (promotion 3/15–4/7/2026) can access exclusive merch drops and win free pizza for a year.
The campaign includes digital games, in-person appearances at Final Four events (April 3–6), a $10 large three-topping introductory deal, and limited-edition Space Jam packaging while supplies last.
KFC (NYSE:YUM) launches a limited-time 20 Wings for $20 offer starting March 12, 2026, aimed at college basketball bracket-season gatherings. The promotion pairs value pricing (about 50% savings vs. $1.79-per-wing average) with the return of the cult-favorite Nashville Hot flavor across menu items.
The deal is available on KFC.com and the app for participating stores via KFC Rewards, limit one per transaction; taxes, tips and fees apply.
Pizza Hut (NYSE:YUM) launches Hut Crust, a national platform celebrating three iconic crusts and introducing a refreshed Hand-Tossed recipe—the first update in over a decade. To mark Pi Day, the brand offers a $10 large three-topping deal and is hiring a paid Hut Crust Connoisseur ($31,415.92 plus free pizza for a year).
Applications run March 11–25 via pizzahutcrust.com by posting an honest Hand-Tossed review on Instagram with specified hashtags. The campaign includes a national ad remake of “Hot Stuff.” Offer terms and exclusions apply.
KFC (NYSE:YUM) announced the limited return of the fan-favorite Twister and launched a new $20 Build a Bucket on Feb. 24, 2026 in Plano, Texas. The Twister returns as a substantial wrap in two builds: Classic and Bacon, with optional Zinger Sauce.
The $20 Build a Bucket includes a choice of 8 pieces on the bone or 8 Original Recipe tenders, 4 individual sides, 4 biscuits and 4 sauces (tenders only). Prices and participation may vary; offer while supplies last.
Pizza Hut (NYSE:YUM) partners with Backstreet Boys members Nick Carter and Howie Dorough to relaunch its seasonal Heart-Shaped Pizza for Valentine’s Day. The campaign features social spots inspired by “Shape of My Heart” and a limited-time offer: medium one-topping Heart-Shaped Pizzas starting at $11.99 through Feb. 22.
The promotion emphasizes shareable moments and limited availability; pricing, toppings, and participation may vary.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) reported strong Q4 and full‑year 2025 results with GAAP EPS of $1.91 in Q4 and full‑year GAAP EPS of $5.55. Core EPS excluding special items rose to $6.05 for 2025, and the Board increased the quarterly dividend by 6% to $0.75 per share.
System sales grew ~5% ex‑FX and ex‑53rd week, Taco Bell same‑store sales +7% and KFC added nearly 3,000 net gross new restaurants in 2025.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) will release fourth-quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 8:15 a.m. ET. The live webcast is available at https://investors.yum.com/events-and-presentations and the Q&A is limited to analysts. Playback is available from 10:00 a.m. ET on February 4, 2026 through February 11, 2026 (U.S. playback dial 929/458-6194, conference ID 981204). Investor contact: Matt Morris at 888/298-6986; media contact: Lori Eberenz at 502/874-8200. Yum! Brands operates a system of over 62,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries across KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill.
KFC (NYSE:YUM) launched Sundays by KFC, a nationwide weekly digital deals program rolling out app- and web-exclusive offers every Sunday to promote comfort-focused eating without guilt. Initial offers run through early February and include a $5 off 6-piece deal (Jan 18), a $15 12-piece bucket (Jan 25), a $30 8-piece + 8 tenders feast (Feb 1) and a 20 wings for $20 game‑day pack (available starting Feb 2; promoted for Feb 8). Offers are available at participating restaurants; pricing, participation and availability may vary.
Pizza Hut (NYSE:YUM) launched a national "Pizza Before the Hut" campaign on January 7, 2026 with Tom Brady to promote the Big New Yorker pizza priced at $10. The program rewards the first college or pro quarterback who says "Pizza" immediately before "Hut" on a live nationally televised or cable game by awarding a free post-season Big New Yorker pizza party for that city.
The multi-channel effort includes a national ad starring Tom Brady as a Pizza Hut delivery driver and runs across TV, digital, and social. The 16" Big New Yorker features 6 XL foldable slices, a New York–style crust, and is available for a limited time at participating locations; prices, participation, and availability may vary.