YUM · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Same-Store Sales Growth

YUM BRANDS INC · 2026-11-06 · Importance 31 · Surprise 32

Worldwide same-store sales were flat in the third quarter and grew 2% year to date, while system sales excluding foreign currency increased 3% and 6%, respectively. KFC same-store sales grew 1% in the quarter and 2% year to date, with unit growth contributing to system sales growth of 6% in both periods. Taco Bell same-store sales declined 4% in the quarter but grew 4% year to date; its system sales excluding foreign currency fell 2% in the quarter and increased 6% year to date.

Key facts

• Taco Bell U.S. same-store sales strengthened week after week from the July low and, since the end of September, the brand returned to outperforming the U.S. quick-service restaurant industry on same-store sales growth. source
• Taco Bell U.S. same-store sales growth was approximately 3% for the trailing four weeks ended October 30, 2026. source
• For the third quarter, excluding Pizza Hut, worldwide system sales excluding FX increased 3%, same-store sales were even, and units increased 7%. source
• For year to date through September 30, 2026, excluding Pizza Hut, worldwide system sales excluding FX increased 6%, same-store sales increased 2%, and units increased 7%. source
• KFC Division third-quarter system sales excluding FX increased 6%, same-store sales increased 1%, and units increased 7%. source
• Taco Bell Division third-quarter system sales excluding FX declined 2%, same-store sales declined 4%, and units increased 3%. source
• KFC Division company same-store sales increased 1% in the quarter and 3% year to date, excluding FX. source
• KFC Division franchise same-store sales growth was 1% for the quarter and 2% year to date. source