The recent summary of
Yum! Brands' activities demonstrates mixed results for the company.
Franchise agreements in Turkey were terminated due to non-compliance, potentially leading to numerous KFC and Pizza Hut closures. Financially, analysts have presented varying views, with stocks dipping to a 52-week low, earning a neutral rating from Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, and earning a downgrade from Citi. In terms of development,
Yum! Brands plans to host a Taco Bell Consumer Day in January 2025, has incorporated AI-powered marketing which has reportedly increased transactions, and will be expanding its voice AI technology to hundreds of Taco Bell Drive-Thru locations.
Successful growth in Taco Bell contrasts with declining performances reported for KFC and Pizza Hut. Yum! Brands' resilience comes from its various digital initiatives, although there has been disappointment with the company falling short of earnings targets and experiencing same-store sales declines.
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