Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T09:16:19.728-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:yum-brands Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3633949318303355277-400c2447a9595706cc178903a29b40d5 2009-11-02T07:23:35.530-05:00

Yum! Brands (owners of brands like KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell) identified three key initiatives across its brands: 1) selling more healthy items; 2) offering a greater variety of drinks; and 3) changing menus according to the time of day.

Yum! Brands (owners of brands like KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell) identified three key initiatives across its brands: 1) selling more healthy items; 2) offering a greater variety of drinks; and 3) changing menus according to the time of day. http://experiencematters.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/yum-tunes-culture-for-breakthrough-results/ Bruce Temkin btemkin340 13 13 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:368626621834160733-1b06a3a2d395ff778268db0fc38ec260 2009-11-03T09:54:55.539-05:00

Published: November 2, 2009 Just a few weeks ago, independent researchers reported that New York City’s ground-breaking calorie labeling law had had absolutely no effect on the caloric content of meals bought at chain restaurants in poor...

Published: November 2, 2009 Just a few weeks ago, independent researchers reported that New York City’s ground-breaking calorie labeling law had had absolutely no effect on the caloric content of meals bought at chain restaurants in poor... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/health/03nutrition.html?_r=1 Michael Arndt marndt561 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13007886373240419536-a64b26090e33e4fb6fa480f0849c506c 2009-10-28T23:38:31.050-04:00

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Six Dollar Burgers for $3.95? Sounds like a good deal, right? But what if you can make the same thing at home for $2.00? That's the value proposition consumers are pondering now, and the reason why many Americans are deciding to stay at home rather than

Six Dollar Burgers for $3.95? Sounds like a good deal, right? But what if you can make the same thing at home for $2.00? That's the value proposition consumers are pondering now, and the reason why many Americans are deciding to stay at home rather than http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r2295596193&f=9791 2 0 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10543007721403698183-3009f4c5730103a9ceb2d8bbbfbecdd9 2009-10-06T16:56:37.416-04:00

Yum Brands Inc (YUM.N), parent of the Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC chains, posted a quarterly profit that blew past Wall Street's target and raised its full-year profit forecast, sending shares up 2.6 percent.

Yum Brands Inc (YUM.N), parent of the Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC chains, posted a quarterly profit that blew past Wall Street's target and raised its full-year profit forecast, sending shares up 2.6 percent. http://www.reuters.com/article/ousivMolt/idUSTRE59564B20091006 Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17359611404358793545-ca1f528f211ca550a86c20327cc76a7b 2009-05-12T11:30:51.853-04:00

Dear Quiznos, KFC, Arby's, and any other food chain that wants to offer freebies without first securing full buy-in from your franchisees: please stop it. Either the coupons are honored or they're not; there is no try.

Dear Quiznos, KFC, Arby's, and any other food chain that wants to offer freebies without first securing full buy-in from your franchisees: please stop it. Either the coupons are honored or they're not; there is no try. http://consumerist.com/5249640/fast-food-restaurants-stop-with-the-free-promotions-already Michael Arndt marndt561 3 1 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11327200934394105863-bab969750f510ecb40b2e3ec88319fe8 2009-04-22T21:24:51.924-04:00

Yum Brands Inc (YUM.N), parent of the Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC chains, posted a quarterly profit on Wednesday that beat analysts' view as global sales at established restaurants rose 1 percent, sending shares up 3 percent.

Yum Brands Inc (YUM.N), parent of the Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC chains, posted a quarterly profit on Wednesday that beat analysts' view as global sales at established restaurants rose 1 percent, sending shares up 3 percent. http://twurl.nl/mkz0lc Ray Kwong rkwong113 21 21 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13070016779929018058-f9b03c667a417eba34abafcf9b8aa67d 2009-09-02T05:25:29.822-04:00

Ben and Jerry’s has re-branded an ice-cream flavour to ‘Hubby Hubby’ to show its support for gay marriage. More widely known as Chubby Hubby, the rebrand move has been taken to raise awareness of the Freedom to Marry campaign in the US.

Ben and Jerry’s has re-branded an ice-cream flavour to ‘Hubby Hubby’ to show its support for gay marriage. More widely known as Chubby Hubby, the rebrand move has been taken to raise awareness of the Freedom to Marry campaign in the US. http://www.utalkmarketing.com/pages/Article.aspx?ArticleID=15158&Title=Ben_and_Jerry%E2%80%99s_back_gay_marriage_with_%E2%80%98Hubby_Hubby%E2%80%99_flavour Farhad Divecha fdivecha769 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10221255873069149101-bd73d342b328ebcd684e80068366133b 2009-03-27T11:40:00.000-04:00

(TrendHunter.com) KFC’s parent company, Yum! Brands, announced on March 25 it would buy 20 percent of the Little Sheep Group, China’s leading...

(TrendHunter.com) KFC’s parent company, Yum! Brands, announced on March 25 it would buy 20 percent of the Little Sheep Group, China’s leading... http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yumbrands 29 29 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12726237552585451487-10b20408b25a78b2984eece828626954 2009-04-13T10:21:51.899-04:00

) and Burger King (BKC) remain America’s #1 and #2 most preferred fast-food chains, while Subway unseated Wendy’s (WEN) in 2008 to nab the #3 spot, according to research on the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry from Experian Simmons.

) and Burger King (BKC) remain America’s #1 and #2 most preferred fast-food chains, while Subway unseated Wendy’s (WEN) in 2008 to nab the #3 spot, according to research on the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry from Experian Simmons. http://seekingalpha.com/article/130548-fast-food-research-shows-mcdonald-s-still-number-one Michael Arndt marndt561 16 16 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12974382124158998125-5069cc8df8d7d51667f2c6278509caf3 2009-03-08T14:43:10.959-04:00

March 7 (Bloomberg) -- Yum! Brands Inc., the U.S. owner of the Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut restaurant chains, has held talks about a possible bid for the Nando’s chicken restaurant chain owned by Capricorn Ventures International Ltd., the London- based Times reported, without saying how it got the information.

March 7 (Bloomberg) -- Yum! Brands Inc., the U.S. owner of the Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut restaurant chains, has held talks about a possible bid for the Nando’s chicken restaurant chain owned by Capricorn Ventures International Ltd., the London- based Times reported, without saying how it got the information. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601102&sid=aTkDdMkJb1OQ&refer=uk Michael Arndt marndt561 14 14 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7056425611353707486-6758394940a46d47a5f8448572d17010 2009-05-13T15:05:57.705-04:00

BOSTON, May 13 (Reuters) - Massachusetts approved the toughest statewide restaurant menu labeling rules in the United States on Wednesday, requiring major chain restaurants to display the calorie content of the food they sell. The regulations,...

BOSTON, May 13 (Reuters) - Massachusetts approved the toughest statewide restaurant menu labeling rules in the United States on Wednesday, requiring major chain restaurants to display the calorie content of the food they sell. The regulations,... http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idAFN1341315720090513?rpc=44 Steve Bobrov sbobrov064 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3824186899821143687-52bac88952c7a950537c8a3fcc233c43 2009-08-22T22:22:05.555-04:00

Coke, Pepsi and 25 other companies will be inspected monthly for environmental infractions, the Beijing Development and Reform Commission proclaimed on its Web site (Chinese only), reports Bloomberg.

Coke, Pepsi and 25 other companies will be inspected monthly for environmental infractions, the Beijing Development and Reform Commission proclaimed on its Web site (Chinese only), reports Bloomberg. http://twurl.nl/ph7enc Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10913668334773606423-cf7aa7d80333c81a50a26116d2f95c8d 2009-07-15T19:15:15.617-04:00

LOS ANGELES, July 15 (Reuters) - KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell parent Yum Brands Inc (YUM.N) remains bullish on China, even as consumers in its most important market boost savings rates amid a global recession.

LOS ANGELES, July 15 (Reuters) - KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell parent Yum Brands Inc (YUM.N) remains bullish on China, even as consumers in its most important market boost savings rates amid a global recession. http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssConsumerGoodsAndRetailNews/idUSN1534196420090715 Ray Kwong rkwong113 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15323079313380389174-8cc2c1685234d5c82286221b99ad1ea3 2009-02-23T11:15:23.113-05:00

Times are tough in the U.S. pizza business. Once synonymous with a cheap meal, pizza's popularity among America's fast-food consumers is waning. On the one hand, its reputation as a bargain has been eroded by pricey ingredients -- some in the...

Times are tough in the U.S. pizza business. Once synonymous with a cheap meal, pizza's popularity among America's fast-food consumers is waning. On the one hand, its reputation as a bargain has been eroded by pricey ingredients -- some in the... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123498018052714211.html Michael Arndt marndt561 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14645446850253025755-5cddba1555ee729a8c6bcde184db75f3 2009-03-24T23:37:19.676-04:00

Yum Brands Inc. said late Tuesday it has agreed to buy a 20% interest in Little Sheep Group Ltd., a popular restaurant chain with locations mostly in China and Hong Kong, for $63 million.

Yum Brands Inc. said late Tuesday it has agreed to buy a 20% interest in Little Sheep Group Ltd., a popular restaurant chain with locations mostly in China and Hong Kong, for $63 million. http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Yum-Brands-buying-stake-China/story.aspx?guid={837BBF30-3497-45AA-AFE9-7EAB4BF5C24B} Ray Kwong rkwong113 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14230119555440196315-c9ea681d55ec340d3d33a6c4e79bdd46 2009-02-04T16:38:30.783-05:00

, operator of the Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell brands, reported fourth quarter profits fell 12% to $204 million, or 43 cents per share, compared with $231 million, or 44 cents per share, last year. Same-store sales, or sales at locations open at...

, operator of the Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell brands, reported fourth quarter profits fell 12% to $204 million, or 43 cents per share, compared with $231 million, or 44 cents per share, last year. Same-store sales, or sales at locations open at... http://www.dividend.com/blog/?p=5578 Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1435165002209108919-e2cc318bba98461b173581be401610ea 2009-07-21T20:17:03.675-04:00

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thank goodness for the Middle Kingdom. So goes the thinking among top U.S. executives this summer -- or at least it should. For China is proving one of the few bright spots during the U.S. earnings season as the country's...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thank goodness for the Middle Kingdom. So goes the thinking among top U.S. executives this summer -- or at least it should. For China is proving one of the few bright spots during the U.S. earnings season as the country's... http://twurl.nl/ho6uaf Ray Kwong rkwong113 2 0 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2446371249938047846-cf844061e3654a22f07c45a862201cf0 2009-02-11T11:07:17.411-05:00

As has long been the case, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) seems shockingly impervious to the rough economic climate at hand. Yesterday, it released its January same-store sales data, which, frankly, kind of rocked. January was dramatically dismal for many consumer-facing companies, so it probably wouldn't have shocked anybody to see McDonald's show at least a little bit of weakness, but not a chance. Consumers are making it quite clear that they are looking for bargains, and that has helped Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) -- like McDonald's -- become one of the rare stock performers in the last difficult year or so.

As has long been the case, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) seems shockingly impervious to the rough economic climate at hand. Yesterday, it released its January same-store sales data, which, frankly, kind of rocked. January was dramatically dismal for many consumer-facing companies, so it probably wouldn't have shocked anybody to see McDonald's show at least a little bit of weakness, but not a chance. Consumers are making it quite clear that they are looking for bargains, and that has helped Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) -- like McDonald's -- become one of the rare stock performers in the last difficult year or so. http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2009/02/10/no-stopping-mcdonalds.aspx Michael Arndt marndt561 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7735593528578318282-36b697ade72bbe766ecdbd3b945a666a 2009-07-13T12:04:34.488-04:00

Panda Express, the Rosemead-based chain that dominates the Chinese food segment of the quick-serve market, is trying to get ahead of the curve. It just introduced what it calls its Wok Smart logo and menu. The idea is to prove that the owner of more...

Panda Express, the Rosemead-based chain that dominates the Chinese food segment of the quick-serve market, is trying to get ahead of the curve. It just introduced what it calls its Wok Smart logo and menu. The idea is to prove that the owner of more... http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-menu10-2009jul10,0,6194690.story Michael Arndt marndt561 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18428957151543653411-58c967a5f164c698ad9aa32409d1a767 2009-05-19T10:28:55.630-04:00

McDonald's Is Growing on America Posted by: Michael Arndt on May 19 It must feel pretty good to be Ronald McDonald these days. Unit sales have been climbing steadily for almost six full years. MCD shares were among the few to rise in 2008 and are...

McDonald's Is Growing on America Posted by: Michael Arndt on May 19 It must feel pretty good to be Ronald McDonald these days. Unit sales have been climbing steadily for almost six full years. MCD shares were among the few to rise in 2008 and are... http://www.businessweek.com/the_thread/brandnewday/archives/2009/05/it_must_feel_pr.html Michael Arndt marndt561 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3331658380735566452-5a41a9e4465001416fab7ea65bc39549 2009-04-14T16:18:04.382-04:00

Yum! Brands Inc., the owner of Taco Bell and Pizza Hut restaurants, is introducing grilled chicken at its KFC stores to attract health-conscious consumers to its largest and worst-performing chain. KFC’s grilled chicken has...

Yum! Brands Inc., the owner of Taco Bell and Pizza Hut restaurants, is introducing grilled chicken at its KFC stores to attract health-conscious consumers to its largest and worst-performing chain. KFC’s grilled chicken has... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aPuWUxTL8cag&refer=us Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4210551328820997600-a122fab7cd0b9b338b65cd0883ee0da9 2009-07-06T08:19:54.098-04:00

MCLEAN, Va. -- The recession is jolting the restaurant industry to concoct products that are redefining what the industry's biggest brands stand for, USA TODAY reported. KFC’s biggest campaign of 2009 is selling what it calls unfried (i.e. grilled) chicken, while Pizza Hut is pushing home-delivered pasta like there's no tomorrow. McDonald's, the world's biggest fast-food chain, is in the midst of rolling out a line of designer coffees, whileStarbucks is peddling value meals, according to the report.

MCLEAN, Va. -- The recession is jolting the restaurant industry to concoct products that are redefining what the industry's biggest brands stand for, USA TODAY reported. KFC’s biggest campaign of 2009 is selling what it calls unfried (i.e. grilled) chicken, while Pizza Hut is pushing home-delivered pasta like there's no tomorrow. McDonald's, the world's biggest fast-food chain, is in the midst of rolling out a line of designer coffees, whileStarbucks is peddling value meals, according to the report. http://www.csnews.com/csn/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003977238 Michael Arndt marndt561 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9540751663428578780-52a3d81d660ab92665af6e8686dccd48 2009-06-25T12:33:27.809-04:00

FAST food restaurants including McDonald's, KFC and Pizza Hut have signed up to new rules preventing them from advertising unhealthy food products to children aged under 14. But the rules do not ban the use of premiums, or toys sold with food - a...

FAST food restaurants including McDonald's, KFC and Pizza Hut have signed up to new rules preventing them from advertising unhealthy food products to children aged under 14. But the rules do not ban the use of premiums, or toys sold with food - a... http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/business/story/0,28124,25689435-36418,00.html Michael Arndt marndt561 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9008910087320085154-0db8a6bf276e7e24f3412d3716ecd713 2009-05-02T23:50:00.000-04:00

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