US fastfood giant Yum! Brands has said third-quarter sales at its international division rose 4% prior to foreign conversion, or 7% after conversion to US dollars.
Third-quarter system sales for its China division, which includes mainland China, Thailand, and KFC Taiwan, increased 11% prior to foreign currency conversion or 13% after conversion to US dollars.
US blended same-store sales at company restaurants increased 4% for the third quarter. Same-store sales at Taco Bell rose 8%, while same-store sales at KFC rose 6% for the third quarter. However, third-quarter same-store sales at Pizza Hut declined 3%.