KFC to invest £1.5 billion in UK and Ireland over 5 years Yum Brands' KFC plans to invest £1.49 billion in Britain and Ireland over the next five years, creating over 7,000 jobs within its business and across its supply chain, it said today. Business • 27 May
KFC to invest £1.5 billion in UK and Ireland over 5 years Yum Brands' KFC plans to invest £1.49 billion in Britain and Ireland over the next five years, creating over 7,000 jobs within its business and across its supply chain, it said today. Business • 27 May
KFC-parent Yum Brands tops sales estimates Yum Brands beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter comparable sales, helped by robust demand at its Taco Bell locations in the US and KFC outlets in international markets. Business • 30 Apr
KFC-parent Yum Brands tops sales estimates Yum Brands beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter comparable sales, helped by robust demand at its Taco Bell locations in the US and KFC outlets in international markets. Business • 30 Apr
No onions at US fast-food chains after E coli outbreak US fast-food chains were pulling fresh onions out of their menu items after the vegetable was named as the likely source of an E coli outbreak at McDonald's restaurants that has sickened 49 people and killed one. Business • 25 Oct 24
No onions at US fast-food chains after E coli outbreak US fast-food chains were pulling fresh onions out of their menu items after the vegetable was named as the likely source of an E coli outbreak at McDonald's restaurants that has sickened 49 people and killed one. Business • 25 Oct 24
KFC parent Yum Brands sales fall as weak demand lingers KFC owner Yum Brands has today reported a bigger than expected fall in same-store sales for the second quarter as sticky inflation discouraged lower-income Americans from spending on dining out. Business • 06 Aug 24
KFC parent Yum Brands sales fall as weak demand lingers KFC owner Yum Brands has today reported a bigger than expected fall in same-store sales for the second quarter as sticky inflation discouraged lower-income Americans from spending on dining out. Business • 06 Aug 24
Yum Brands' KFC to buy 218 restaurants in Ireland & UK Yum Brands' KFC today said it will acquire 218 restaurants from its largest franchisee EG Group in the UK and Ireland. Business • 06 Dec 23
Yum Brands' KFC to buy 218 restaurants in Ireland & UK Yum Brands' KFC today said it will acquire 218 restaurants from its largest franchisee EG Group in the UK and Ireland. Business • 06 Dec 23
Yum Brands beats Q2 results estimates on KFC boost Yum Brands has today topped market estimates for quarterly results, as cheaper meals and promotional offers at its KFC restaurants boosted demand and overshadowed lackluster traffic at Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. Business • 02 Aug 23
Yum Brands beats Q2 results estimates on KFC boost Yum Brands has today topped market estimates for quarterly results, as cheaper meals and promotional offers at its KFC restaurants boosted demand and overshadowed lackluster traffic at Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. Business • 02 Aug 23
Yum Brands profit hit by higher promotions Yum Brands fell short of Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit today, as the Taco Bell parent doubled down on promotions to attract inflation-wary consumers even as the company struggled with cost pressures. Business • 03 May 23
Yum Brands profit hit by higher promotions Yum Brands fell short of Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit today, as the Taco Bell parent doubled down on promotions to attract inflation-wary consumers even as the company struggled with cost pressures. Business • 03 May 23
Yum Brands beat estimates as customers flock to KFC Yum Brands has today beaten Wall Street estimates for quarterly comparable sales, as its value-oriented offerings at KFC and Taco Bell pulled in more inflation-weary consumers. Business • 02 Nov 22
Yum Brands beat estimates as customers flock to KFC Yum Brands has today beaten Wall Street estimates for quarterly comparable sales, as its value-oriented offerings at KFC and Taco Bell pulled in more inflation-weary consumers. Business • 02 Nov 22
Yum Brands close to selling KFC business in Russia Yum Brands said it was in advanced talks to sell its KFC restaurants and franchise rights in Russia to a local buyer, after which it plans on fully exiting the country. Business • 06 Jul 22
Yum Brands close to selling KFC business in Russia Yum Brands said it was in advanced talks to sell its KFC restaurants and franchise rights in Russia to a local buyer, after which it plans on fully exiting the country. Business • 06 Jul 22
KFC parent Yum pausing development in Russia Yum Brands, the parent company of fried chicken chain KFC, is pausing investment in Russia, a key market that helped the brand achieve record development last year, the company said. Business • 08 Mar 22
KFC parent Yum pausing development in Russia Yum Brands, the parent company of fried chicken chain KFC, is pausing investment in Russia, a key market that helped the brand achieve record development last year, the company said. Business • 08 Mar 22
KFC-parent Yum Brands beats comparable sales estimates KFC-parent Yum Brands has today reported quarterly comparable sales that beat Wall Street estimates, boosted by robust demand for its tacos and fried chicken as people venture out to eat after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Business • 09 Feb 22
KFC-parent Yum Brands beats comparable sales estimates KFC-parent Yum Brands has today reported quarterly comparable sales that beat Wall Street estimates, boosted by robust demand for its tacos and fried chicken as people venture out to eat after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Business • 09 Feb 22
Taco Bell boost helps Yum beat quarterly results Yum Brands posted a smaller-than-expected drop in comparable sales and beat profit estimates today, helped by strong online sales at its Taco Bell chain as Covid-19 pandemic fears kept customers at home. Business • 29 Oct 20
Taco Bell boost helps Yum beat quarterly results Yum Brands posted a smaller-than-expected drop in comparable sales and beat profit estimates today, helped by strong online sales at its Taco Bell chain as Covid-19 pandemic fears kept customers at home. Business • 29 Oct 20
Yum misses estimates on key sales measure Yum Brands' sales at established outlets rose at just half the pace expected by Wall Street, as its KFC and Pizza Hut chains struggled to attract enough customers in a fiercely competitive restaurant industry. Business • 02 May 18
Yum misses estimates on key sales measure Yum Brands' sales at established outlets rose at just half the pace expected by Wall Street, as its KFC and Pizza Hut chains struggled to attract enough customers in a fiercely competitive restaurant industry. Business • 02 May 18
Yum Brands plans to separate China business Yum Brands has said it intended to separate its China business into a publicly traded company, bowing to pressure from an activist shareholder. Business • 20 Oct 15
Yum Brands plans to separate China business Yum Brands has said it intended to separate its China business into a publicly traded company, bowing to pressure from an activist shareholder. Business • 20 Oct 15
Yum cuts profit forecast after China food scare Yum Brands, the operator of KFC, has lowered its 2014 earnings forecast after same-store sales fell 14% in China in the third quarter due to a food safety scare. Business • 08 Oct 14
Yum cuts profit forecast after China food scare Yum Brands, the operator of KFC, has lowered its 2014 earnings forecast after same-store sales fell 14% in China in the third quarter due to a food safety scare. Business • 08 Oct 14
Heat getting to KFC in China The heat seems to be getting to KFC parent Yum Brands in China. KFC saw China sales slide in July by 13%. Business • 13 Aug 13
Heat getting to KFC in China The heat seems to be getting to KFC parent Yum Brands in China. KFC saw China sales slide in July by 13%. Business • 13 Aug 13
