Yum Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Yum! Brands reported strong second-quarter results, driven by record unit development and 23% same-store sales growth. The company is reinstating its long-term growth algorithm and revising the unit growth component from 4% to between 4% and 5%.
Worldwide system sales excluding foreign currency translation grew 26%, with KFC at 35%, Taco Bell at 24% and Pizza Hut at 10%.
Reported 2% unit growth year-over-year and record second-quarter net new unit growth of 603.
KFC Division opened 522 gross new restaurants in 62 countries.
Pizza Hut Division opened 210 gross new restaurants in 36 countries.
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Forward Guidance
Yum! Brands is reinstating its long-term growth algorithm and revising the unit growth component from 4% unit growth to between 4% and 5% unit growth.
Positive Outlook
- Strong second-quarter results driven by record unit development and 23% same-store sales growth
- Each division reported positive same-store sales growth on a 2-year basis
- Investments in digital and off-premise capabilities
- Agility of brands to meet the needs of consumers
- Strong unit-level economics driving accelerated unit development
Challenges Ahead
- Severity and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Food safety and food borne-illness issues
- Health concerns arising from outbreaks of a significant health epidemic
- Changes in economic and political conditions in countries and territories outside of the U.S. where we operate
- Changes in commodity, labor and other operating costs
Revenue & Expenses
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