People: We Remove Barriers

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.

Videos from this campaign

girls smiling into a screen
We launched 3al Asl Tawar on September 2023
Serving up Good
Daniel Fragoso
People boarding a large sail boat from a sandy shore.
People holding signs that read "everyone has a seat at our table"
Illustration of faceless women of many varied skin colors holding their hands up in a heart formation
Seipati
different foods on plates
Yellow background with the text 'quick bite' with Yum brands! logos underneath

Content from this campaign

Education

Franchise U Is in Session: Yum! Brands and the University of Louisville Collaborate To Change Lives
Summer Worful was 15 when she landed her first job as a crew member at McDonald’s. Despite being painfully shy, she came out of her shell as she fell in love with her weekend side hustle.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fueling the Future – Lori’s Story and Impact
Lori went from working in the restaurants to being a Franchise Business Coach, Market Coach, Senior Manager in Operations at Taco Bell headquarters and to her current role of Region Leader, moving to different locations to pursue her aspirations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#LifeatYUM: Meet the Director of Innovation Labs at Yum! Brands
We’re continuing our #LifeatYUM series to share our unrivaled culture and spotlight our incredible talent.

Diversity & Inclusion

Finding Her Voice – Misty's Story
This year’s NYC Pride theme is “Reflect, Empower and Unite”. To honor this month and our people, we’re amplifying the voices of those in the LBGTQIA+ community who are growing their careers at Taco Bell.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Taco Bell Foundation Awards Nearly $23 Million to Charities Nationwide – Breaking Records Thanks to Spare Change
The Taco Bell Foundation announced it is awarding nearly $23 million in grants – the most in the nonprofit's history – to more than 450 U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that champion educational and career success for young people.

Education

Meet the Scholars: Celebrating Outstanding Recipients of the 2024 Live Más Scholarship
For nine years, the Taco Bell Foundation has fueled students’ boldest ambitions to create good through the Live Más Scholarship, a program rooted in the belief that our youth hold the key to the future.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How I Got Here: Mary Gertz
In the #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career paths of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about Mary Gertz, Chief Food Safety & Quality Assurance Officer at Yum! Brands in this installment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#LifeatYUM!: Spotlighting Our Culture and Talent With Data Scientist Kendall Ruber
We’re launching our #LifeatYUM series to share our unrivaled culture and spotlight our incredible talent.

Diversity & Inclusion

Asian American Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month - Tippy D.
The month of May celebrates Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Empowering Communities: The KFC Foundation Funds $250,000 in Education & Training Projects
The KFC Foundation is awarding $250,000 in grants to 25 community-based non-profit organization projects focused on education and training.
Yum! Brands, KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger Grill logos

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