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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.
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Pizza Hut has launched The Hut Lane™, a dedicated digital order pick-up window, at over 1,500 locations as part of its adaptation to evolving customer preferences during the pandemic. This initiative allows customers to conveniently place digital orders and pick them up without leaving their vehicles. The Hut Lane is part of Pizza Hut's long-term strategy to modernize customer experiences, emphasizing safety and speed. Franchise owner Flynn Restaurant Group plans to prioritize this feature in many of its stores, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is donating one million pieces of chicken to support seniors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, partnering with Meals on Wheels America. This initiative, running through May, will provide boneless chicken breast filets to help combat food insecurity among homebound seniors. KFC franchisees will contribute additional cases of chicken to local programs. Additionally, KFC is honoring volunteers with 11,000 gift cards. This marks KFC's third significant donation since the pandemic began, following previous donations to frontline workers and educators.
Yum! Brands has acquired Tictuk Technologies, an Israeli omnichannel ordering and marketing platform. This acquisition enhances Yum!’s digital capabilities, allowing customers to order through popular social media channels such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. With Tictuk's technology, the company aims to improve customer engagement and drive digital sales, which reached $17 billion in 2020, a 45% increase year-over-year. Yum! plans to deploy Tictuk’s platform globally, building on its strategy of enhancing restaurant economics and customer experiences.
Yum! Brands announced the refinancing of approximately $3.4 billion in existing loan facilities. The new financing includes a $1.5 billion term loan B, a $750 million term loan A, and a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility. The new loans carry varying interest rates based on LIBOR or base rates, with spreads of 1.00%-1.75%. The amendment eases certain restrictions and introduces a financial maintenance covenant with a leverage ratio not exceeding 5.00:1.00, adjustable under specific circumstances. Proceeds will repay existing loans and cover transaction costs.
Pizza Hut launched a nostalgic marketing campaign named "Newstalgia," blending classic themes with modern twists. The initiative features a collaboration with PAC-MAN, introducing a limited-edition PAC-MAN box that includes an augmented reality game. Customers can win a custom PAC-MAN arcade cabinet by participating in a sweepstakes linked to the game. Actor Craig Robinson is the new spokesperson, starring in a TV commercial. The campaign aims to reconnect with past customers while engaging a new generation through iconic imagery and promotions.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) announced that CFO Chris Turner will participate in the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum on March 11, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. ET. The event will be available for live streaming on the Yum! Brands website. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Yum! Brands operates over 50,000 restaurants in more than 150 countries, boasting brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. The company has received accolades like inclusion in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and recognition in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) has committed to comprehensive reporting on the systemic impacts of antibiotic use in its supply chain by the end of 2021. Following discussions with The Shareholder Commons, the shareholder proposal by Paul Rissman was withdrawn. The agreement mandates Yum! to assess the costs of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in its sustainability reports and disclose findings related to antibiotic use in animal husbandry. AMR poses significant global health risks, potentially leading to 10 million deaths annually by 2050 and a $54 trillion hit to the economy.
Yum! Brands has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kvantum, an AI-based consumer insights firm. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Yum!'s marketing capabilities across its brands, including KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. Kvantum's advanced machine learning and econometric modeling will optimize marketing performance and spending. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of Q1 2021. It aligns with Yum!'s focus on digital transformation and data-driven marketing strategies to drive growth and improve customer experiences.
Yum! Brands reported its fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2020, showing a 32% decrease in GAAP EPS to $1.08 for Q4 and a 29% decline to $2.94 for the full year. However, EPS excluding Special Items for Q4 rose by 15% to $1.15, while full-year EPS increased by 2% to $3.62. Digital sales reached a record $17 billion, up 45% year-over-year. Despite a 2% decline in system sales for Q4, the company opened 227 net new units and repurchased 2.4 million shares. CEO David Gibbs expressed confidence in Yum!'s growth strategies moving forward.
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) promotes Tracy Skeans to Chief Operating Officer, solidifying her role in enhancing operational execution and customer experience. Skeans, with 20 years at the company, retains her position as Chief People Officer and will report to CEO David Gibbs. Her leadership is expected to drive same-store sales and unit growth. Skeans has previously led significant transformations, such as the company's shift to a franchisor model and initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yum! Brands operates over 50,000 restaurants globally across its major brands, including KFC and Taco Bell.
