YUM

Yum! Brands Inc. operates a franchise‑focused quick‑service restaurant system anchored by the global brands KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill, offering fried and grilled chicken, Mexican‑style menu items, pizza and fast‑casual burgers. The company’s business model relies on franchising and licensing agreements, with the vast majority of its over 60,000 restaurants owned and run by independent franchisees worldwide. It competes in the fast‑food and quick‑service restaurant sector, where its brands are recognized as leaders in the chicken, pizza and Mexican‑inspired categories. With a presence in more than 150 countries, Yum Brands is one of the largest and most geographically diversified players in the global QSR industry.