Yum! Brands expects 2007 U.S. comps to increase 2-3%

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With the new year just around the corner, Yum! Brands expects a promising 2007. The franchisor of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC, Long John Silver's and A&W All American Food brands detailed its 2007 expectations Dec. 1.

 

Worldwide revenue will increase 5 to 6 percent, the company said, while at least 1,500 new system restaurants will open: 400 new China Division restaurants, 750 new YRI restaurants and 350 new U.S. restaurants

 

Yum said U.S. blended same-store-sales growth at company restaurants in the range of +2 percent to +3 percent.