
Yum Brands takes flight in Q1 as KFC fuels global ascent
Yum Brands posted 6% system sales growth in Q1, driven by KFC’s aggressive international unit expansion and its new sauce-centric menu platform.
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Yum Brands posted 6% system sales growth in Q1, driven by KFC’s aggressive international unit expansion and its new sauce-centric menu platform.

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