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Yum Brands sells Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion and overhauls KFC globally.

The taco giant is reporting a steady recovery in same-store sales following a temporary disruption caused by a cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce.

Yum Brands reported that Taco Bell's traffic and sales figures are recovering following a significant drop caused by a cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce suppliers.

Yum Brands reported a 3% increase in global same-store sales for Q2, led by a strong 7% performance from Taco Bell prior to a July health outbreak.

Loyalty, value offers and swift removal of lettuce have mitigated the sales impact of the ongoing outbreak of the foodborne parasitic illness.

The fast-food giant is leveraging aggressive $1 pricing for its Mexican Pizza to drive traffic following recent supply chain challenges.

- Quick Service - Marketing & Branding - News Taco Bell tries to lure fans back with $1 Enchiritos The fast-food Mexican chain has been in the spotlight throughout the weeks-long c

Mark King returns to the restaurant business as interim CEO of Jack in the Box

Yum Brands appoints Nai De Leon as chief people officer

Yum! Brands appoints Nai De Leon as Chief People Officer

Taco Bell has become the first major restaurant chain to take a responsive approach to the recent Cyclospora outbreak by voluntarily removing at-risk ingredients at certain restaurants, the company said in a statement to NBC News.

Located at 10801 W. Grand Avenue near Plaza de Grande, the restaurant is owned and operated by Pak Foods, LLC, a multi-unit, multi-brand operating group with locations across the Southwest.

Brian Niccol really, really likes the idea of being culturally relevant.

- Quick Service - Marketing & Branding - News Pizza Hut doubles down on nostalgia with 'Throwback Value Menu' The chain has also launched a limited-edition streetwear capsule colle

Latitude Food Group (LFG), an operator-led restaurant group built to accelerate bold fast‑casual brands, today announced James O’Reilly as its next chief executive officer.

Taco Bell has one of the fastest drive-thrus in the country. Taco Bell clearly believes in the future of automated voice ordering at the drive-thru. The technology is now active in

Taco Bell is scaling its voice AI to nearly 900 locations as parent company Yum Brands continues its aggressive push into proprietary restaurant technology platforms.

Ravi Thanawala helped with major turnaround efforts over the past three years and briefly led the company on an interim basis.

KFC CEO Scott Mezvinsky outlines changes for the brand's next chapter

According to the 2026 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), Jersey Mike’s has overtaken Chick-fil-A as the highest-rated major quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand in customer satisfaction, ending Chick-fil-A’s 11-year streak at the top.

The Yum Brands chain has introduced a gamified rewards program and soccer-themed marketing campaign offering exclusive merchandise and food rewards.

The pizza giant’s current COO and 15-year company veteran Joe Jordan will take the helm this October following Russell Weiner’s move to executive chairman.

Yum Brands’ $2.7 billion divestiture of the pizza chain to LongRange Capital aims to improve corporate margins but leaves the brand's long-term recovery in question.

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