The same-store sales growth was driven by a 7% gain atKentucky Fried Chicken. The fast-food chain had beenin a decline, posting -4% same-store sales for thesame period last year. However, increased advertisingand value meals positively impacted the chickenrestaurant.
The company's other chains, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut,also saw sales increases of 4% and 1% respectively.Pizza Hut's performance was poor compared to the 10%growth for the same period last year.
Yum! Brands' International Division sales increased10%, while sales for its China Division were down 4%.The company blames the unfavorable conversion rate forthe decline.
However, the company didn't shy away from yearlyguidance of 10% growth. Currently, Yum! Brands hasnearly 34,000 restaurants in more than 100 countriesand territories.
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