People: We Unlock Opportunity

We are stepping up our investment in Yum!’s new social purpose to unlock opportunity in our people and communities, while championing equity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our brands and franchise business.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Campaign Spreads Hope
On Wednesday 10 March, KFC made a generous donation of 300 emergency food parcels to early childhood development centres (ECDCs) in Lavender Hill after the fast-food giant’s interest was sparked by an opinion piece posted in People’s Post.

Diversity & Inclusion

KFC Marks Milestone 25,000th Restaurant With an All-Women Team
The restaurant, located in the scenic and historic city of Hyderabad in southern India, is a testament to KFC’s undeterred speed of unit growth. The new restaurant is led and operated by an all-women team, reflecting the brand’s global commitment to championing a culture of equity, inclusion and belonging as it expands across the globe.

Diversity & Inclusion

Frankly Speaking with Franchisees: Seeing Potential Everywhere
Mike Quinn is always on the lookout for potential — potential business opportunities and potential in his more than 1,400 employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Belief in All People: India's Specially-Abled Stores
At KFC India, inviting diversity of background, experiences and thought into everything we do is a key ingredient in fostering innovation and creating an inclusive workplace.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Frankly Speaking With Franchisees: Turning Obstacles to Opportunities
Yum! reached out to three franchisees in the United States to get their perspectives on the race and social justice events of 2020 and entrepreneurship in underrepresented communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tracy Skeans Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Yum! Brands
Tracy Skeans has an impressive tenure of leadership at Yum! Brands, and now as COO & CPO, she’ll continue driving cross-brand collaboration on operational execution, people capability & customer experience imperatives to fuel future growth.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yum! Brands Named to 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Yum! Brands has a long history of investing in its people-first culture which includes a focus on equity and inclusion and is illustrated in part by the advancement of women.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How KFC U.S., Taco Bell U.S. and the Habit Burger Grill Turned Spare Change Into More Than $30 Million for Charity
This is a story of how the donation of a few pennies led to millions of dollars in college scholarships, education grants, food for hungry children, gas cards and even natural disaster relief.

Diversity & Inclusion

Yum! Brands and KFC U.S. Invest $6 Million to Advance Equity and Opportunity in Louisville
This expanded investment in Louisville will target endeavors that tackle inequality and uplift Black students, educators, entrepreneurs and social change agents.

Education

Pizza Hut and First Book Launch Collection of Antiracism Resources for Educators
Pizza Hut & First Book announced the launch of Empowering Educators – a collection of resources developed to provide educators with guidance & actionable steps to create equitable learning environments & navigate conversations about race and racism.
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