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New menu drops June 8 with three new "choose your hero" sauces, Kryptonian Kooler beverage and blind bag collectibles; ultra-limited Krypto Collectible Bucket lands in-restaurant only June 10 PLANO, Texas, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC® is giving its summer menu a main character moment. In partnership with this summer's highly anticipated Supergirl film from DC Studios, the fried chicken icon is launching the new KFC Supergirl Ultimate Meal* and Supergirl Combo Meal*, available starting June 8, alongside a new character-inspired trio of sauces and beverage made for summer sips.

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2:05 PM | Tuesday | Jun 2, 2026

Supergirl Summer Takes Off at KFC® with New Supergirl Ultimate Meal, Character-Inspired Sauce Showdowns and Must-Have Limited-Edition Collectibles

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New menu drops June 8 with three new "choose your hero" sauces, Kryptonian Kooler beverage and blind bag collectibles; ultra-limited Krypto Collectible Bucket lands in-restaurant only June 10 PLANO, Texas, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC® is giving its summer menu a main character moment. In partnership with this summer's highly anticipated Supergirl film from DC Studios, the fried chicken icon is launching the new KFC Supergirl Ultimate Meal* and Supergirl Combo Meal*, available starting June 8, alongside a new character-inspired trio of sauces and beverage made for summer sips.

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1:35 PM | Tuesday | Jun 2, 2026

Yum! Brands Announces Retirement of Tracy Skeans, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People & Culture Officer

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LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced that Tracy Skeans, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People & Culture Officer, plans to retire after more than 25 years with the company. Skeans will remain in her current role through late this year, after which she will move into an advisory position. “Over a remarkable 25-year career at Yum!, Tracy has been instrumental in shaping the company's operational excellence model, culture, talent and long-term growt.

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6:00 AM | Wednesday | May 27, 2026

PIZZA HUT DEBUTS NEW CRISPY PARM PAN PIZZA AND TURNS CRUST LEAVERS INTO CRUST LOVERS

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This marks Pizza Hut's latest crust innovation alongside new "For the Love of Hut Crust" program offering consumers a chance to win big PLANO, Texas, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pizza Hut announces its latest innovation in crust as part of its Hut Crust platform. Introducing the new Crispy Parm Pan Pizza, available nationwide at participating locations starting at $10 1 for a medium, 1-topping pizza.

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4:30 PM | Wednesday | May 13, 2026

Yum! Brands, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.75 Per Share

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LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.75 Per Share.

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7:00 AM | Wednesday | Apr 29, 2026

Yum! Brands Reports First-Quarter Results

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LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. First-quarter GAAP EPS was $1.55 and first-quarter EPS excluding Special Items was $1.
50, a 15% increase year-over-year. CHRIS TURNER COMMENTS Chris Turner, CEO, said "We delivered solid topline momentum to start the year, with our fundamentals as strong as ever. Taco Bell delivered an outstanding 8% same-store sales growth, meaningfully ahead of the QSR industry, b.

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6:00 AM | Tuesday | Apr 21, 2026

PIZZA HUT INTRODUCES NEW HUT REWARDS, EVOLVING LOYALTY INTO A MEMBERSHIP THAT DELIVERS MORE VALUE AND ACCESS

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Following its March Madness debut, Hut Rewards is designed to bring more under one roof by combining everyday value with member-only experiences. PLANO, Texas, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pizza Hut just relaunched its Hut Rewards program, evolving it into a new, next-generation membership designed to deliver ongoing value, exclusive access and new experiences for customers.

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6:24 PM | Wednesday | Apr 15, 2026

Yum! Brands Announces Q1 2026 Earnings and Conference Call Details

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LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands Announces Q1 2026 Earnings and Conference Call Details.

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7:00 AM | Wednesday | Apr 1, 2026

Yum! Brands Appoints Former Marriott International CFO Kathleen (Leeny) K. Oberg to Board

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LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced the appointment of Kathleen (Leeny) K. Oberg, former Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development of Marriott International, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026.
“Leeny is a highly accomplished leader with deep global experience and a strong track record of driving disciplined growth,” said Brian Cornell, non-executive chairman of the Yum! Brands Board of Directors. “Her exp.

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1:37 PM | Monday | Mar 30, 2026

KFC® Has an Answer to the Value Wars: A Value Feast Fit for the Moment

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Introducing Box Feasts starting at $7*, a new lineup built to deliver more chicken across every budget — even if it sounds unreasonable PLANO, Texas, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC is flipping the script, giving people more of what they love, all for less. With the introduction of its Value Feast lineup, the brand is redefining value as more than just price, delivering an abundance you can actually see, without compromising on the taste and quality KFC is known for.

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12:04 PM | Tuesday | Feb 24, 2026

KFC® Brings Back the Fan-Favorite Twister* and Launches New $20 Customizable Bucket**

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A nostalgic classic returns for a limited time, alongside a new option to bring everyone to the table PLANO, Texas, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC® is expanding how guests can order across occasions with the return of the Twister and the debut of the $20 Build a Bucket, a new bundle designed for sharing and variety. Together, the two offerings make it easier to enjoy KFC whether you're grabbing something for yourself or feeding a crowd.

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