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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.
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.57 per share, payable on March 11, 2022 to shareholders of record by February 18, 2022. Operating over 52,000 restaurants across 150 countries, Yum! Brands is a leader in the chicken, pizza, and Mexican food sectors with brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. The company is recognized for its corporate responsibility, being included in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
Yum! Brands, in collaboration with the University of Louisville and Howard University, has launched the Yum! Franchise Accelerator, an innovative MBA elective program for underrepresented people of color and women. Through a five-month fellowship, ten MBA students will gain in-depth franchise training, mentoring, and scholarship opportunities. The program aims to create future franchisees for Yum!'s brands like KFC and Taco Bell. This initiative is part of Yum!'s $100 million commitment to equity and inclusion, enhancing entrepreneurship pathways.
KFC has launched its largest sandwich, the KFC Chicken Sandwich Snuggler, a nearly three-foot stuffed plushie, available exclusively on PillowPets.com for $99.99. This limited-edition item, inspired by KFC's popular chicken sandwich, aims to provide a fun and cuddly experience. The launch comes with two new meal deals available through KFC's app and website, featuring multiple chicken sandwiches and sides. The snuggler is a unique holiday gift for fans, but it does not have the taste of the actual KFC Chicken Sandwich.
Pizza Hut launches the BOOK IT! Bundle, available until December 31, 2022, where each purchase donates $1.00 to First Book, promoting literacy. The bundle includes 2 large pizzas and breadsticks, with a free retro BOOK IT! t-shirt offered to the first 20,000 online buyers until January 18, 2022. This initiative supports the iconic BOOK IT! program, benefiting children's literacy. Pizza Hut has committed to educational equity, impacting over 65 million students since its inception.
Kentucky Fried Chicken and Beyond Meat are launching the highly-anticipated plant-based Beyond Fried Chicken nationwide on January 10, 2022. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the fast-food sector, as KFC was the first major QSR to introduce plant-based chicken, starting with tests in August 2019. Customers can enjoy this new offering with various dipping sauces, available in combo meals or à la carte, starting at $6.99. The product is designed to provide the iconic KFC flavor in a plant-based format. Orders can be placed via KFC's app for quick pick-up.
NIMBUS has announced a significant partnership between KFC and Grammy-nominated rapper Jack Harlow, aimed at attracting a younger and more diverse audience. This year-long collaboration enhances menu innovation and offers unique experiences for fans, starting with a food truck event in Louisville on December 13. The partnership focuses on cultural representation and storytelling, emphasizing KFC's commitment to engaging with key demographics. The creative framework was developed by NIMBUS in collaboration with Latinx production company Famous After Death, highlighting inclusivity in marketing efforts.
KFC has reintroduced its popular 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog, now available at Walmart for $15.88. This year, KFC enhances the experience by offering a chance to win a unique KFC Firelog Cabin getaway, a three-day stay for up to eight people in a luxury cabin in Kentucky. The promotion runs from December 7 to December 31, 2021, allowing participants to enter by purchasing the firelog or through the KFC app. The cabin features themed decor and a gourmet dinner prepared by KFC's Head Chef Chris Scott, featuring a five-course meal centered around KFC's signature dishes.
KFC has partnered with Capital City to introduce the famous Sweet Hot Capital City® mambo sauce at select KFC restaurants in Washington, D.C., Dallas, and Atlanta starting December 6, 2021. This limited-time offering aims to bring the unique flavor of this beloved D.C. condiment to a wider audience. Capital City, founded by Arsha Jones, is a Black woman-owned business known for preserving the rich legacy of mambo sauce, a staple of local cuisine. Customers can enjoy the sauce with various KFC meal options and add it to any menu item.
KFC has announced a charitable initiative to combat hunger by donating $1 for each KFC Chicken Sandwich sold on Giving Tuesday, November 30, 2021. The donation will benefit Blessings in a Backpack, aiming to provide weekend meals for children in need. KFC will guarantee a minimum donation of $250,000, with a maximum cap of $300,000. This campaign encourages competitors to join in the effort against hunger. KFC has partnered with Blessings in a Backpack since 2017, donating over $400,000 during the pandemic and distributing millions of meals.
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) is set to participate in the Morgan Stanley Virtual Global Consumer & Retail Conference on December 1, 2021, with CFO Chris Turner hosting a fireside chat at approximately 8:45 a.m. ET. The event will be webcast live and accessible via the Yum! Brands website. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the company operates over 52,000 restaurants across more than 150 countries, featuring brands like KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. Yum! Brands is recognized for its commitment to gender equality and sustainability.
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