YUM · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Geographic Market Commentary

YUM BRANDS INC · 2026-08-05 · Importance 25 · Surprise 32

KFC had 34,747 units, with 90% located outside the U.S., and its franchise same-store sales increased 2% in the quarter and year to date. Taco Bell had 9,046 units, 86% located in the U.S., and generated franchise same-store sales growth of 7% in the quarter and 8% year to date. Pizza Hut had 19,985 units, 70% outside the U.S., but franchise same-store sales declined 1% in both periods. Habit Burger & Grill had 388 units, all in the U.S., with same-store sales declines of 4% in the quarter and 3% year to date.

Key facts

• We re-acquired the master franchise rights in Germany for KFC and Pizza Hut from the owner of IS Holding in December 2024. source
• During the fourth quarter of 2025, YUM completed the acquisition of Taco Bell restaurants across the Southeast U.S. from a franchisee source
• On January 8, 2025, Yum terminated franchise agreements with IS Gida A.S., resulting in the closure of 283 KFC restaurants and 254 Pizza Hut restaurants in Turkey during the first quarter of 2025. source
• Of the over 64,000 restaurants, 97% are operated by franchisees. source
• KFC Division has 34,747 units as of June 30, 2026, 90% of which are located outside the U.S., and 99% were operated by franchisees. source
• Taco Bell Division has 9,046 units as of June 30, 2026, 86% of which are in the U.S., and the Company owned 8% of the Taco Bell Division units in the U.S. source
• Pizza Hut Division has 19,985 units as of June 30, 2026, 70% of which are located outside the U.S., and over 99% were operated by franchisees. source
• Habit Burger & Grill Division has 388 units, all of which are in the U.S., and the Company owned 78% of the Habit units as of June 30, 2026. source