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Yum! Brands to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7B, focusing on KFC and Taco Bell growth

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16 Jun 2026
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Yum! Brands announced it will sell Pizza Hut for about $2.7 billion, splitting the brand between LongRange Capital for $1.5 billion (outside Mainland China) and Yum China Holdings for $1.2 billion (China). This move follows a strategic review aiming to sharpen focus on Yum!'s other brands like KFC and Taco Bell and optimize capital allocation. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2026, with Yum! planning to use proceeds for business investments and shareholder returns, including a new $4 billion share buyback program.

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