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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.
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.
KFC (NYSE:YUM) announced a January 6, 2026 rollout of a value-focused lineup that includes five $5 Bowls, a culinary collaboration with Matty Matheson, the return of $10 Tuesdays, and a branded accessory called Bowl-o-Ties. The five $5 Bowls include Matty's Cheesy Nuggy Gravy Bowl, Mac & Cheese Bowl, Mashed Potato Bowl, Spicy Mac & Cheese Bowl and Spicy Mashed Potato Bowl. A Canada-exclusive KFC menu tied to the launch is scheduled for January 19, 2026. The company cited consumer survey data about lunch affordability and New Year food resolutions to frame the promotion. Prices and participation may vary by market.
KFC (NYSE:YUM) announced a New Year’s Eve 2026 promotion on Dec. 18, 2025: a BOGO 8-piece Fried Chicken Bucket (dark meat only) available exclusively to KFC Rewards members via the KFC app and KFC.com for participating stores.
The campaign pairs KFC fried chicken with collaborators The Caviar Co. and Luc Belaire to promote a high–low at-home NYE pairing of fried chicken, caviar and sparkling wine. Offer details: redeem prior to checkout, limit 1 per account, taxes/tips/fees apply, cannot combine with other offers.
Pizza Hut relaunched its Big Dinner Box for National Pizza Month with a campaign starring NFL quarterback Josh Allen and a promotion with Pepsi. The value bundle includes two medium 1-topping pizzas, five breadsticks and eight boneless wings, starting at $19.99.
Marketing highlights include a Josh Allen spot tying the word “Hut” to football, a $2 2-Liter beverage promo using code PEPSISETHUT, new Crafted Flatzz starting at $5 (pricing until 5PM), and a Melts Monday deal with melts for $4.99 every Monday. Availability, prices, and participation vary; additional charges apply for extra toppings, taxes, tip, and delivery fees.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) released its first-ever 2026 Food Trends Report with Collider Lab, drawing on data from its 62,000+ restaurants to identify consumer shifts shaping dining in 2026.
Key themes: the Me-Me-Me Economy (solo orders up 52% since 2021; solo occasions 47% vs 31% in 2021), Choice Therapy (Build Your Own concepts and sauces driving positive sentiment), and Vibe-Matching (brand “cool” and specialty drinks influencing visits). The report highlights personalization, sauces, and beverages as emotional drivers of demand.
Pizza Hut (NYSE:YUM) announced a limited-edition collaboration with Tipsy Elves: a Triple Treat Box onesie sold for $89.95, available in men's and women's sizes (S–2XL) and timed for National Ugly Sweater Day on Dec 19, 2025. The Triple Treat Box bundle returns for the holidays and includes two medium one-topping pizzas, five breadsticks and a dessert in festive packaging. The onesie and bundle are available for a limited time at participating locations and online while supplies last.
Pizza Hut (NYSE:YUM) on Dec. 3, 2025 relaunched the seasonal Triple Treat Box and introduced a limited‑edition Tipsy Elves Triple Treat Box onesie tied to National Ugly Sweater Day. The Triple Treat Box includes two medium one‑topping pizzas, five breadsticks, and a choice of dessert in holiday packaging. The onesie mirrors the box design and is sold in men's and women's sizes (small–2XL) for $89.95. Both the food bundle and the onesie are available for a limited time at participating Pizza Hut locations and via the Pizza Hut website while supplies last.