Yum! Brands, Inc.
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Yum! Brands, Inc. - overview
Location
Louisville, KY, US
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
About
Headquartered in Louisville, US, Yum! Brands, Inc. operates a diverse portfolio of leading global restaurant brands, specializing in quick-service and fast-casual dining experiences. Yum!
Brands, Inc. operates major chains like KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, delivering various dining options worldwide. The company was founded by Harland Sanders, known for creating the Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise. With a strong presence in over 155 countries and territories, its main office is located in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Burair Hussain currently serves as CEO. Yum! Brands operates a diverse portfolio of global restaurant brands, primarily focused on quick-service and fast-casual dining. Their core offerings include popular chains such as KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill, each providing a unique culinary experience tailored to various consumer preferences.
KFC is renowned for its fried chicken and diverse menu items, while Taco Bell specializes in Mexican-inspired fast food. Pizza Hut offers a wide range of pizza and side dishes, and Habit Burger & Grill focuses on grilled burgers and fresh ingredients. The company aims to cater to a broad customer base, which spans families, young adults, and individuals seeking convenient dining options in over 155 countries and territories, including major markets like the United States, China, India, and various countries across Europe and Latin America. Yum!
Brands generates revenue primarily through franchise operations, where the company partners with approximately 1,500 franchisees to operate nearly 61,000 restaurants worldwide. Revenue streams are derived from franchise fees, royalties based on sales, and product sales to franchise-operated locations. Transactions typically occur as direct-to-consumer engagements, with customers purchasing food items through dine-in, drive-thru, or delivery services. While specific pricing plans for menu items vary by location and brand, flagship products such as KFC's Original Recipe chicken, Taco Bell's Crunchwrap Supreme, and Pizza Hut's specialty pizzas form the backbone of their sales structure.
The company's revenue model emphasizes efficient service delivery and brand loyalty, contributing significantly to its overall financial performance.
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
Sub Industries
Business Support Services, Intellectual Property, Restaurants & Nightlife
Website
www.yum.com
Total Amount Raised
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Yum! Brands, Inc. - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
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| Trade Sale | Completed | The Habit Restaurants, Inc. | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Pizza Pan Group Pty Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | 30 KFC & Taco Bell Restaurants | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | YUM! III (UK) LIMITED | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | 46 KFC & Taco Bell Restaurants | - |
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