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News and press releases about Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) highlight developments across its portfolio of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill restaurants. The company and its subsidiaries regularly issue updates on menu promotions, seasonal offerings, marketing collaborations, financial results and corporate initiatives that affect the global system of over 62,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories.
Recent announcements from Yum! Brands and its concepts include detailed campaigns from KFC and Pizza Hut, such as new value lineups, limited-time bundles and holiday-themed promotions. These releases describe how brands like KFC and Pizza Hut introduce offerings tied to occasions such as New Year’s Eve, the holiday season and the start of the year, often emphasizing comfort, value and themed packaging or merchandise. Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill are also covered in divisional performance updates and broader corporate communications.
Yum! Brands also publishes corporate news from its Louisville, Kentucky base, including quarterly earnings results, dividend declarations and strategic updates. For example, the company has reported third-quarter financial results, system sales trends by division and the initiation of a review of strategic options for the Pizza Hut brand. In addition, Yum! Brands has released a food trends report through its internal strategy agency, Collider Lab, describing cultural and consumer shifts in dining and how people use food experiences.
Investors and followers of YUM news can use this page to review company-issued information on promotions at KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill, as well as financial and governance disclosures from Yum! Brands, Inc. Bookmark this feed to access a consolidated view of brand-level campaigns, corporate strategy updates and other official communications related to the Yum! system.
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.
Pizza Hut (NYSE:YUM) is bringing back its popular Big Dinner Box starting at $19.99, featuring two Medium 1-Topping Pizzas, 5 breadsticks, and 8 boneless wings. The company launched a new campaign with PEPSI® and NFL quarterback Josh Allen, including a special promotion for a $2 2-Liter beverage with code PEPSISETHUT.
The company also introduced the 'Hijack the Hut' program starting October 6, where customers can win prizes by tagging @PizzaHut in social media videos of quarterbacks saying 'HUT.' Additional promotions include Crafted Flatzz™ starting at $5 and Melts Monday offering Pizza Hut Melts for $4.99 every Monday.