Most Active Articles 2013-06-19T09:22:34.923-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:yum-brands Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8594662222575411482-6414ccd93d105090e487d366f955ae7b 2012-03-27T18:25:30.401-04:00

I don’t typically frequent fast food restaurant chains, but today I did, and I had a food innovation sighting for my trouble. I stopped by the local Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Taco Bell combination store and as I was picking up my crispy strips order I heard a guy order two Doritos Tacos.

I don’t typically frequent fast food restaurant chains, but today I did, and I had a food innovation sighting for my trouble. I stopped by the local Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Taco Bell combination store and as I was picking up my crispy strips order I heard a guy order two Doritos Tacos. http://bradenkelley.com/2012/03/food-innovation-sighting-doritos-tacos/ Braden Kelley bkelley034 14 14 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4583667348212213956-13b0105d3838f6dde7d197dd87df635b 2011-05-26T00:14:00.000-04:00

CIO When Yum Brands set out three years ago to develop a global know-how-sharing framework to step up its ability to exchange information about best practices, the $11.3 billion restaurant company knew

CIO When Yum Brands set out three years ago to develop a global know-how-sharing framework to step up its ability to exchange information about best practices, the $11.3 billion restaurant company knew http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r4674201408&f=9791 49 49 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5899103086620840729-b95f27be55db390dc7d363d1debdfd27 2011-07-29T19:25:39.002-04:00

McDonald's plans on opening a new restaurant every day in China as it challenges dominant Yum! Brands' chicken, pizza and money-making machine. “We should be opening a restaurant every day in the next three to four years” in China, Peter Rodwell, company president for Asia excluding Japan, Australia and New Zealand, [...]

McDonald's plans on opening a new restaurant every day in China as it challenges dominant Yum! Brands' chicken, pizza and money-making machine. “We should be opening a restaurant every day in the next three to four years” in China, Peter Rodwell, company president for Asia excluding Japan, Australia and New Zealand, [...] http://blogs.forbes.com/raykwong/2011/07/29/mcdonalds-china-to-open-mcflurry-of-stores-one-daily/ Ray Kwong rkwong113 22 20 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4159184157398892887-4cd8e003c39d24db6af75357a2c5527b 2011-01-27T10:39:56.529-05:00

On the edge of Tiananmen Square, just across the street from Mao Zedong ’s tomb, He Yingying munches on a piece of chicken and gazes at the benign-looking figure beaming down at her.

On the edge of Tiananmen Square, just across the street from Mao Zedong ’s tomb, He Yingying munches on a piece of chicken and gazes at the benign-looking figure beaming down at her. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-26/mcdonald-s-no-match-for-kfc-in-china-where-colonel-sanders-rules-fast-food.html Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 27 27 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12007045580609766980-35f9fd4eb2a443616d14f8839138a3e3 2012-02-23T20:19:31.964-05:00

I think we are in the middle of an unexpected regression back to more multi-generational housing and a return to increasing levels of co-habitation amongst the young. Now when I speak about co-habitation here, I’m not talking about couples living out of wedlock, but instead I’m talking about more people living with roommates – and not just the young. In the future I believer we’ll see not just the young co-habitating, but older people too.

I think we are in the middle of an unexpected regression back to more multi-generational housing and a return to increasing levels of co-habitation amongst the young. Now when I speak about co-habitation here, I’m not talking about couples living out of wedlock, but instead I’m talking about more people living with roommates – and not just the young. In the future I believer we’ll see not just the young co-habitating, but older people too. http://bradenkelley.com/2012/02/growing-demand-for-a-third-place/ Braden Kelley bkelley034 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17126840767738879302-d5ef21718116ef51a3dcf5cf9f44950f 2012-03-16T13:27:12.091-04:00

I’ve been meaning to write this post for some time, and am finally getting around to it, so here goes… As I look around the economic landscape in the

I’ve been meaning to write this post for some time, and am finally getting around to it, so here goes… As I look around the economic landscape in the http://www.business2community.com/customer-experience/accelerating-demand-for-a-third-place-0147796 Braden Kelley bkelley034 11 10 0 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 36 36 0 0 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 44 44 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 6 4 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17389454889617181840-dc6c8e423918b1cff6c5ae9f103eaeb2 2011-05-26T07:53:00.000-04:00

The Financial Times published a fascinating profile of Guo Guangchang this week. You've likely never heard of this man or his company, Fosun, yet the FT labels him "China's Buffett." Going by Guo's own words, the comparison is spot-on. Guo, who openly

The Financial Times published a fascinating profile of Guo Guangchang this week. You've likely never heard of this man or his company, Fosun, yet the FT labels him "China's Buffett." Going by Guo's own words, the comparison is spot-on. Guo, who openly http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r4676037700&f=9791 8 6 1 1 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 32 32 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 18 18 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 12 12 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17768005839329013467-15e076e0085e7031e48fc4eae747b590 2010-08-19T10:56:00.167-04:00

http://experiencematters.wordpress.com/2010/08/19/a-branding-not-lesson-from-kfc/ Bruce Temkin btemkin340 12 12 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: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 9 9 0 0 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 22 22 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:55400264346904403-0c0c43c5afdef8482f19203d46fde5c3 2010-01-15T02:52:00.000-05:00

...grannisk@nrf.com   YUM! Brands Chief Information Officer Elected Chair of NRF CIO Council  Washington, January 14, 2010 – The National...

...grannisk@nrf.com   YUM! Brands Chief Information Officer Elected Chair of NRF CIO Council  Washington, January 14, 2010 – The National... http://feeds.nrf.com/~r/NRFNews/~3/1g-QT2MWunw/modules.php 34 34 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: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 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3002195665715429814-14d76f21b62e3bce8060bab1854001e0 2009-11-11T01:19:00.000-05:00

Bahama Breeze, the Capital Grille), OSI Restaurant Partners (Outback, Carrabba's, Bonefish Grill, Fleming's, Roy's) and Yum Brands (KFC, Long John Silver's, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell). Once again, we looked at the terms on gift cards from major retailers,

Bahama Breeze, the Capital Grille), OSI Restaurant Partners (Outback, Carrabba's, Bonefish Grill, Fleming's, Roy's) and Yum Brands (KFC, Long John Silver's, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell). Once again, we looked at the terms on gift cards from major retailers, http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r2327238968&f=9791 30 30 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17692948500871610033-13c8914c032ef8624d17ecddac2e923c 2011-05-27T00:39:00.000-04:00

Despite Coca-Cola's rejection at an attempt to purchase a top Chinese juice maker over monopoly concerns in 2009, Yum! Brands' proposed bid for one of China's largest catering chains will likely have the blessing from Chinese authorities, lawyers and

Despite Coca-Cola's rejection at an attempt to purchase a top Chinese juice maker over monopoly concerns in 2009, Yum! Brands' proposed bid for one of China's largest catering chains will likely have the blessing from Chinese authorities, lawyers and http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r4676783482&f=9791 9 8 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16431546408502893020-01de556e320a8d95f38408fa3b0896f5 2009-01-14T09:14:00.117-05:00

Yum! Brands' (YUM) shares are a great way to gain exposure to China as well as other fast-growing international markets, which constitute the only stable segment of the restaurant industry. Both the overseas divisions of Yum! Brands are expanding rapidly. China (20% of 2007 revenue) and YRI [Yum! Restaurants International, ex-U.S. and China] (30% of 2007 revenue) segments are on track to grow operating earnings by an average CAGR [compound annual growth rate] of 20% and 10%, respectively, over the next five years.

Yum! Brands' (YUM) shares are a great way to gain exposure to China as well as other fast-growing international markets, which constitute the only stable segment of the restaurant industry. Both the overseas divisions of Yum! Brands are expanding rapidly. China (20% of 2007 revenue) and YRI [Yum! Restaurants International, ex-U.S. and China] (30% of 2007 revenue) segments are on track to grow operating earnings by an average CAGR [compound annual growth rate] of 20% and 10%, respectively, over the next five years. http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2124843/ Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17974025225092504795-eb5a7cd8934620826a259f1590043a2d 2011-05-26T20:10:22.416-04:00

other vintage brands were doing better than Jack in the Box, whose share price has risen 3.9%. Yum Brands Inc. ? which owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC ? is up 14.3% so far this year on the strength of its large global presence. And AFC

other vintage brands were doing better than Jack in the Box, whose share price has risen 3.9%. Yum Brands Inc. ? which owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC ? is up 14.3% so far this year on the strength of its large global presence. And AFC http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r4676055578&f=9791 6 5 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11444167199767123114-d539a3e2141ca08be9e3dc39851203e3 2009-03-02T14:59:33.190-05:00

It’s interesting to note that chain restaurants don’t talk much about their franchisees financial performance. Oh, I know, these are separate corporations and financial entities, and the franchisor model (and advantages therein) is somewhat known. But if you think about these chains and how they are increasing franchising, and reliant on franchisees to stay in business and expand, the financial analyst in me says: say something, at least.

It’s interesting to note that chain restaurants don’t talk much about their franchisees financial performance. Oh, I know, these are separate corporations and financial entities, and the franchisor model (and advantages therein) is somewhat known. But if you think about these chains and how they are increasing franchising, and reliant on franchisees to stay in business and expand, the financial analyst in me says: say something, at least. http://seekingalpha.com/article/123398-why-don-t-chain-restaurants-talk-more-about-their-franchises-finances Michael Arndt marndt561 5 5 0 0