Today, Yum! Brands announced its second-quarter results ending June 30, 2025, reporting revenue of $1.93 billion compared to the predicted $1.94 billion.
The company announced a 7% growth in KFC international units and a 4% increase in Taco Bell same-store sales. Digital system sales exceeded $9 billion, with a record 57% digital sales mix.
However, Pizza Hut and KFC experienced a 5% decline in U.S. same-store sales, while Taco Bell saw a 4% increase.
David Gibbs, Yum! CEO told investors, “Our second-quarter results are a testament to the power of our bold food innovation, digital transformation, and the strength of our iconic brands. Taco Bell U.S. meaningfully outpaced the category with 4% same-store sales growth, and KFC International opened 565 gross new units. I am confident that with our strong development across the system, improving value propositions, and exciting new uses of our proprietary, integrated tech stack, Yum! is well positioned to win in an ever-changing consumer landscape.
Acknowledging his upcoming retirement, Gibbs stated: “As I reflect on my incredible 36-year journey with Yum!, it’s been a joy to bring our iconic brands to consumers around the world in collaboration with our world-class franchise partners and team members. Yum! is in an enviable position with the very best talent and leaders in this industry at the helm of our global brands. I couldn’t be more confident passing the torch to Chris Turner, whose deep understanding of our business and bold vision will continue to propel Yum! forward.”
The company’s latest earnings report comes shortly after the Board of Directors unanimously elected Chris Turner to succeed David Gibbs as Chief Executive Officer, beginning October 1, 2025.
Incoming CEO, Turner has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2019 and expanded his role to include Chief Franchise Officer in 2024. According to Yum, “Chris has been instrumental in driving bold actions including transforming the digital and technology organization, launching Byte by Yum!, centralizing Yum!’s global supply chain, and driving ideation for new, bold concepts within our portfolio.”
By CEO NA Editorial Staff
