Yum Brands
Yum! Brands is a prominent global restaurant company based in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1997, it operates some of the world's most recognized fast-food chains, including KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. The company also owns Long John Silver's and A&W Restaurants, and has introduced hybrid concepts like WingStreet in collaboration with Pizza Hut. With over 61,000 restaurants in 155 countries, more than 98% of its locations are franchise-operated. Yum! Brands is dedicated to providing a unique dining experience tailored to each brand, focusing on customer satisfaction through craveable food and value offerings. The company employs around 244,000 people worldwide, all trained to prioritize customer loyalty. Yum! Brands also embraces innovation and technology to enhance operational efficiency and adapt to local tastes.
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Headcount trend
Yum Brands went from 2,690 employees in Jul 2023 to 2,782 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 173 people joined, 96 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
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The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 3 filings.
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Yum Brands FAQ
How many employees does Yum Brands have?
Yum Brands has about 2,782 employees, up 0.8% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Yum Brands sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Yum Brands filed 3 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. The largest group was Engineering roles.
What is Yum Brands's revenue per employee?
Yum Brands makes about $2.78M in revenue per employee, based on $7.74B annual revenue and 2,782 employees.
How much does Yum Brands pay?
6figr has 26 salary profiles for Yum Brands in the US and 20 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Yum Brands salaries page. See Yum Brands salaries in the US
Is Yum Brands a public company?
Yes. Yum Brands is publicly traded under the ticker YUM on NASDAQ.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.
