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KFC U.S. names John Mays director of equity and inclusion

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 27, 2020

He will lead organizational changes and work to address equity throughout the system.

Financing

Bankrupt operator NPC to close up to 300 Pizza Hut locations

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 17, 2020

The franchisee is also selling its Pizza Hut units following an agreement with the franchisor.

Financing

Pizza Hut’s parent company unlikely to buy out NPC International

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 31, 2020

Yum Brands executives commit to the “asset-light” model as they push for a resolution involving the big operator, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

KFC and Pizza Hut’s sales surge, while Taco Bell’s fall

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 30, 2020

Yet parent company Yum Brands said its Mexican concept has improved significantly since April as customers flocked to its speedier drive-thrus.

Financing

Relations sour between Pizza Hut and one of its oldest operators

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 02, 2020

The bankruptcy of giant franchisee NPC International reveals tensions between the 58-year-old company and its franchisor.

Financing

Giant Pizza Hut franchisee NPC International declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2020

The company, which is also Wendy’s largest operator, has been struggling with massive debt levels.

Financing

NPC International’s bankruptcy should be a wake-up call for franchises

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2020

The big Pizza Hut and Wendy’s operator had too much debt. But its capital structure was far from unique, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Papa John’s same-store sales increased 24% last month

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 30, 2020

The pizza chain’s North American sales continued to surge during the pandemic as consumers ordered more delivery.

Leadership

Taco Bell, KFC parent invests $100M to fight inequality

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 25, 2020

Yum Brands announced a global initiative to improve opportunities for frontline restaurant workers and improve equality.

Financing

Sales at KFC and Pizza Hut soared last month

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 10, 2020

The two brands each posted multi-year sales marks last month as consumers readjusted to pandemic dining.

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