Yum! Brands, Inc.

Yum! Brands, Inc. is a global quick-service restaurant company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The company's mission is to grow the world's most loved, trusted, and connected restaurant brands. Established in 1997 as a spin-off from PepsiCo, Yum! Brands operates and franchises a vast system of restaurants worldwide.

The company's portfolio features iconic brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill. These brands are global leaders in the chicken, Mexican-inspired food, pizza, and fast-casual burger categories, respectively. With over 63,000 restaurants across more than 155 countries and territories, Yum! Brands primarily operates through a highly franchised model, with approximately 97-98% of its units owned and operated by independent franchisees.

In recent news, Chris Turner is set to become CEO on October 1, 2025, succeeding David Gibbs. The company has been focusing on digital innovation and expanding its reach to the Gen Z market through new concepts at Taco Bell and KFC. Yum! Brands was also recognized by TIME magazine as one of the "Best Companies for Future Leaders" for three consecutive years, underscoring its commitment to talent development and strong market positioning as one of the world's largest restaurant companies.