Yum China operates over 16,000 Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut outlets, among other brands, across China, making it the country’s largest restaurant company. Born from Yum Brands’ 2016 decision to spin off its China operations into an independent company, Yum China now generates more revenue than its erstwhile U.S. parent. Yum China is now experimenting with more locally inspired fare, while foraying into China’s second- and third-tier cities to reach new markets. Yum China is one of a few Fortune 500 companies to generate almost all of its revenue outside the U.S.
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