Yum! Brands on LinkedIn: Taco Bell takes its internal incubator program global (2024)

Have you ever wondered what it takes to lead a brand to icon status? Monica Pool, chief marketing officer at , shares her incredible journey in the latest “How I Got Here.” From her early career steps to her current role, Monica reveals her team’s ambitious vision for KFC in the region and how she empowers them to unleash their creativity and drive success.https://lnkd.in/giUet575

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Great news! The KFC Foundation is awarding $1 million in grants to 100 community-based non-profit organizations this year, with $260,000 invested in 26 non-profits for projects aimed at improving health and well-being. Check out the latest recipients here: https://lnkd.in/gBK-sZRvThank you for making a difference! 👏

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KFC is celebrating #InternationalYouthDay by partnering with Plan International to support youth in their pursuit of skills and work of their choosing – at KFC restaurants and beyond. Learn more about the objectives here: https://lnkd.in/geCBsW9s

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Have you tried KFC US' Saucy Nuggets yet?Starting next week you can try three new flavors alongside fan-favorites Korean BBQ and Honey BBQ, offering a craveable flavor for every palate!

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✨We are continuing our #LifeatYUM series to share our unrivaled culture and shine a light on our incredible talent.✨ Introducing Sara Kamal, attorney for Yum!’s Digital and Technology legal team. Sara works alongside the product teams as they provide a suite of technologies for our business and franchisees. Her favorite part of the job is problem-solving for legal considerations across the Yum! ecosystem. 🌐 From leading new project initiatives to taking a leadership role in one of our women employee resource groups, Sara tells us that her role at Yum! has grown her professional career in ways she couldn’t have imagined.Listen to this Women in Law podcast where Sara shares legal expertise and how her problem-solving skills led her to Yum!: https://lnkd.in/gmTp7fay

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Taco 'bout an iconic brand! 🌮🌯 QSR Magazine spotlights Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant for its August cover story, showcasing his role in steering Taco Bell’s bold moves, mighty marketing and mouthwatering menu. Sean emphasizes the importance of a consumer-first strategy and staying ahead of cultural trends.“We want to make sure we put consumers front and center and we surround that consumer through insights, whether it’s qualitative insights, quantitative insights with great menu items and great consumer experiences, whether that’s in the drive-thru, whether that’s at the kiosk with great franchisee partnership and with great team members.” – Sean TresvantLearn how Taco Bell’s leadership is making a splash in the QSR industry and their strategies for international expansion:https://lnkd.in/gQXFPRus

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Today we reported Q2 2024 #YumEarnings and delivered 3% system sales growth, excluding foreign currency translation, driven by 5% unit growth, including 894 gross new restaurant openings. In addition, we generated robust digital sales of nearly $8 billion, with a digital mix over 50%. Learn more here:https://lnkd.in/g-jskdC4

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These four KFC US FIT (food, innovation and technology) women are cooking up their own FLAVOR. 🍗 KFC’s fabulous four were featured in QSR Magazine: Stacey Borah, Diane Miller, A'ysha Callahan and Claire Brandenburg aremodernizing the brand’s menuand inspiring the next generation of food scientists in the U.S.“Sometimes, I think my role is to speak up and be the voice of the newer generations and help modernize the menu for Gen Z,” said A’ysha. “Of course, KFC has always been a flavor innovator. But my goal is to keep an eye open for my generation and help funnel trends into our pipeline.” Kudos to the KFC FIT team for introducing KFC’s newest items including Apple Pie Poppers, Saucy Nuggets and Twister wraps. Dive deeper into their day-to-day and menu innovation strategies: https://lnkd.in/etfWKAsg

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In 1992, Pizza Hut was the first U.S. chain to donate meals to those in need on a national level, and KFC followed in 1999. Learn how Yum! is using those years of experience to ensure its surplus food lands on plates, not in landfills. https://lnkd.in/gzJ_zP8K

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