YUM! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM)
Overview
Chicken, pizza, and tacos -- oh my! YUM! Brands is the largest fast-food operator in the world in terms of number of locations, with more than 36,000 outlets in more than 110 countries. (It trails only hamburger giant McDonald's in sales.) Its flagship chains include #1 chicken fryer KFC (with more than 15,500 units), top pizza joint Pizza Hut (more than 13,000), and quick-service Mexican leader Taco Bell (more than 5,800). YUM! also operates the Long John Silver's seafood chain, along with several hundred A&W root beer and burger stands. The company operates a little more than 20% of its restaurants; the rest are either franchised or licensed locations.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for YUM! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: YUM) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £7,789.3 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 8.3% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £665.7 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 6.1% |
| 2008 Employees | 336,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 11.6% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for YUM! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM)
| Chairman, President, and CEO | David C. Novak (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Chief Operating and Development Officer | Emil J. Brolick Connect to this executive |
| CFO | Richard T. (Rick) Carucci Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of YUM! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM)
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More Industry InformationSubsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of YUM! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM)
- A&W Restaurants, Inc.
- KFC Corporation
- Long John Silver's, Inc.
- Pizza Hut, Inc.
- Pizza Hut UK Ltd.
- Taco Bell Corp.
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how YUM! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #239 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
- #398 in FT Global 500
