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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.
Pizza Hut has unveiled an innovative restaurant design concept in Plano, Texas, featuring digital and technology innovations including self-service kiosks, pick-up cabinets, and the first Hut 'N Go drive-thru menu in the U.S. The new location incorporates sustainability features such as energy-efficient lighting, auto lift fryers, and an Energy Management System. Already operational in over 80 markets globally with nearly 2,000 locations, this format has shown increased transactions and in-restaurant traffic compared to previous designs. The restaurant includes an open kitchen concept and replaces a 25-year-old Pizza Hut location at 8605 Ohio Dr.
Yum! Brands has been recognized as the #1 company in the Consumer Services industry on 3BL's 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2024 ranking. The achievement reflects the sustainability efforts of their restaurant brands including KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill, particularly in their People, Food, and Planet initiatives.
Yum! Brands executive James Fripp, Chief Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Officer, has been named the first recipient of the Ted Balestreri Leadership Accelerator Award. The recognition was presented at the 2024 Prosper Forum on August 26th in Amelia Island, FL, acknowledging Fripp's exceptional leadership and contributions to advancing equity and inclusion in the industry.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.67 per share of common stock, payable on December 13, 2024, to shareholders of record as of December 2, 2024. The company operates over 60,000 restaurants across more than 155 countries under the KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill brands. In 2024, Yum! was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America for the eighth consecutive year and recognized by TIME Magazine, Newsweek, and USA Today for leadership and sustainability achievements.
Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill, is actively investing in global workforce development through various career readiness initiatives. In 2020, the company launched the $100 million Unlocking Opportunity Initiative, focusing on preparing youth for employment across its 155+ operating territories. Notable programs include the LeadHERship program in South Africa targeting young women, the Hatch employability programme in the UK, and the Youth Enablement Program (YEP) in Sri Lanka. These initiatives provide job training, professional development, and employment opportunities, with thousands expected to participate by the end of 2024.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) has launched a -edition collection in collaboration with KFC, combining plush toys with KFC's iconic branding. The collection, available exclusively at Build-A-Bear workshops and online, features themed items including a KFC Bucket Costume, a KFC Plush Chicken Wristie, and KFC Pajama Outfit. The collaboration aims to celebrate togetherness during the holiday season, merging Build-A-Bear's interactive experience with KFC's comfort food tradition.
Pizza Hut held its annual global pizza-making competition in Dubai, where teams from 12 countries competed to make the best Pan and Stuffed Crust pizzas. The Bahrain team was crowned the 2024 Global Pizza Hut Champion, winning a 'Global Gold Pan' trophy and a $3,000 cash prize. The competition, featuring restaurant general managers and team members from across Pizza Hut's 110-country network, tested participants' speed, precision, and cutting techniques. Additionally, the event included a 'Make Table Magic' innovation contest, won by Korea's Dakgalbi Pizza, and a 'Winning Recipe' cheer competition.
Pizza Hut launches its first-ever Tomato Wine, a -edition beverage crafted from ripe tomatoes and infused with basil, in partnership with Irvine's Just Beyond Paradise Winery. The wine, priced at $25 (minimum two bottles), is available alongside a gift set ($60) including branded wine glasses and opener.
Simultaneously, Pizza Hut reintroduces its Triple Treat Box starting at $19.99, featuring two medium one-topping pizzas, breadsticks or cheese sticks, and dessert in a holiday-themed box. Both offerings aim to enhance holiday gatherings and provide unique gifting options.
Pizza Hut has partnered with Smurfit Westrock to promote pizza box recycling awareness in Louisville, Kentucky. Research shows that pizza boxes, including those with grease, are recyclable where infrastructure permits, with approximately 75% of U.S. residents having access to pizza box recycling. The company's boxes contain at least 35% recycled content, and they're working to educate consumers about recycling possibilities. With over 3 billion pizza boxes consumed annually in the U.S., this initiative aims to improve packaging circularity through collaboration between consumers, manufacturers, brands, and communities.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) reported Q3 2024 results with worldwide system sales growing 1% and unit growth of 5%. Taco Bell U.S. achieved 4% same-store sales growth, while KFC International expanded units by 9%. Third-quarter GAAP EPS was $1.35, while EPS excluding Special Items was $1.37. Digital sales exceeded $8 billion, representing over 50% of total sales. The company opened 1,029 gross new units across its brands, with KFC Division opening 685 restaurants across 65 countries. However, same-store sales declined 4% at KFC and Pizza Hut, while Taco Bell maintained positive growth.