Yum! Brands: Number of Employees 2012-2026 | YUM

Interactive chart of Yum! Brands (YUM) annual worldwide employee count from 2012 to 2026.
  • Yum! Brands total number of employees in 2024 was 40,000, a 14.29% increase from 2023.
  • Yum! Brands total number of employees in 2023 was 35,000, a 2.78% decline from 2022.
  • Yum! Brands total number of employees in 2022 was 36,000, a 0% decline from 2021.
  • Yum! Brands total number of employees in 2021 was 36,000, a 140% increase from 2020.
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Yum! Brands Annual Employee Count
2024 40,000
2023 35,000
2022 36,000
2021 36,000
2020 15,000
2019 34,000
2018 34,000
2017 60,000
2016 90,000
2015 505,000
2014 537,000
2013 539,000
2012 523,000
2011 466,000
Sector Industry Market Cap Revenue
Retail/Wholesale Retail - Food & Restaurants $41.547B $8.214B
YUM Brands Inc. had spun off from PepsiCo. YUM Brands is the global leader in multi-branding and offers consumers more choice and convenience at one outlet. The company presently reports through four segments - KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger Grill. Notably, Yum Brands now owns, operates and franchises restaurants in more than 150 countries and territories. The company's units were operated by independent franchisees or licensees under the terms of franchise or license agreements. The Company's KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell brands are global leaders of the chicken, pizza and Mexican-style food categories, respectively. The company acquired Habit Burger Grill - a fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more.The company exercises store-level franchise and master franchise programs to grow its businesses.
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