YUM BRANDS INC, 10-Q filed on 11/3/2021
Quarterly Report
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Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Oct. 28, 2021
Cover [Abstract]    
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Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NC  
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-3951308  
Trading Symbol YUM  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Address, Address Line One 1441 Gardiner Lane,  
Entity Address, City or Town Louisville,  
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Revenues        
Total Revenues $ 1,606 $ 1,448 $ 4,694 $ 3,909
Costs and Expenses, Net        
Company restaurant expenses 421 399 1,230 1,046
General and Administrative Expense 253 257 689 724
Franchise and property expenses 31 13 81 107
Franchise advertising and other services expense 375 313 1,090 887
Refranchising (gain) loss 1 (9) (21) (30)
Other (income) expense (2) 4 (12) 154
Total costs and expenses, net 1,079 977 3,057 2,888
Operating Profit 527 471 1,637 1,021
Investment (income) expense, net (51) (10) (52) (67)
Other pension (income) expense 1 4 6 9
Interest expense, net 126 161 416 411
Income Before Income Taxes 451 316 1,267 668
Income tax provision (77) 33 22 96
Net Income $ 528 $ 283 $ 1,245 $ 572
Basic Earnings Per Common Share $ 1.78 $ 0.94 $ 4.17 $ 1.89
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share 1.75 0.92 4.10 1.86
Dividends Declared Per Common Share $ 0.50 $ 0.47 $ 1.50 $ 1.41
Company Sales        
Revenues        
Revenues $ 513 $ 486 $ 1,509 $ 1,244
Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues        
Revenues 716 639 2,080 1,760
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services        
Revenues        
Revenues $ 377 $ 323 $ 1,105 $ 905
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Net Income $ 528 $ 283 $ 1,245 $ 572
Translation adjustments and gains (losses) from intra-entity transactions of a long-term investment nature        
Adjustments and gains (losses) arising during the period (19) 35 (2) 1
Translation adjustments and gains (losses) from intra-entity transactions of a long-term investment nature, before tax (19) 35 (2) 1
Tax (expense) benefit 0 0 0 0
Translation adjustments and gains (losses) from intra-entity transactions of a long-term investment nature, net of tax (19) 35 (2) 1
Changes in pension and post-retirement benefits        
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during period, before Tax 3 0 61 0
Reclassification of (gains) losses into Net Income 5 4 16 14
Changes in pension and post-retirement benefits, before Tax 8 4 77 14
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, tax (2) (2) (19) (4)
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax 6 2 58 10
Changes in derivative instruments        
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 1 (8) 17 (101)
Reclassification of (gains) losses into Net Income 7 6 15 1
Changes in derivative instruments 8 (2) 32 (100)
Changes in derivatives, Tax (2) 1 (8) 25
Changes in derivatives, net of tax 6 (1) 24 (75)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (7) 36 80 (64)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) $ 521 $ 319 $ 1,325 $ 508
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Cash Flows - Operating Activities    
Net Income $ 1,245 $ 572
Depreciation and amortization 117 100
Impairment and closure expense [1] 2 156
Refranchising (gain) loss (21) (30)
Investment (income) expense, net (52) (67)
Contributions to defined benefit pension plans (5) (2)
Deferred income taxes (173) (32)
Share-based compensation expense 58 44
Changes in accounts and notes receivable 0 46
Changes in prepaid expenses and other current assets (5) 11
Changes in accounts payable and other current liabilities 24 105
Changes in income taxes payable (45) (152)
Other, net 147 102
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 1,292 853
Cash Flows - Investing Activities    
Capital spending (138) (99)
Acquisition of The Habit Restaurants, Inc., net of cash acquired 0 (408)
Payments to Acquire Investments 0 206
Proceeds from refranchising of restaurants 48 13
Other, net (33) 19
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (123) (269)
Cash Flows - Financing Activities    
Proceeds from long-term debt 4,150 1,650
Repayments of long-term debt (3,647) (1,142)
Revolving credit facilities, three months or less, net 0 0
Short-term borrowings by original maturity    
More than three months - proceeds 0 85
More than three months - payments 0 (90)
Three months or less, net 0 0
Repurchase shares of Common Stock (857) 0
Dividends paid on Common Stock (446) (425)
Debt Issuance Costs (37) (20)
Other, net (44) (34)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities (881) 24
Effect of Exchange Rates on Cash and Cash Equivalents (1) (1)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents 287 607
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period 1,024 768
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents - End of Period $ 1,311 $ 1,375
[1] The quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2020, include charges of $5 million and $144 million, respectively, related to the impairment of Habit Burger Grill goodwill. See Note 2. The quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2020 also include charges of $5 million and $11 million, respectively, related to the write-off of software no longer being used.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Current Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,001 $ 730
Accounts and notes receivable, net 548 534
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 513 425
Total Current Assets 2,062 1,689
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,193 1,235
Goodwill 650 597
Intangible assets, net 361 343
Other assets 1,459 1,435
Deferred Income Taxes 694 553
Total Assets 6,419 5,852
Current Liabilities    
Accounts payable and other current liabilities 1,265 1,189
Income taxes payable 26 33
Short-term borrowings 64 453
Total Current Liabilities 1,355 1,675
Long-term debt 11,189 10,272
Other liabilities and deferred credits 1,730 1,796
Total Liabilities 14,274 13,743
Shareholders' Equity    
Common Stock, no par value, 750 shares authorized; 298 shares issued in 2021 and 300 issued in 2020 0 0
Accumulated Deficit (7,524) (7,480)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (331) (411)
Total Shareholders' Deficit (7,855) (7,891)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit $ 6,419 $ 5,852
Common Stock, No Par Value $ 0 $ 0
Common Stock, Shares Authorized 750 750
Common Stock, Shares, Issued 294 300
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CONDENSED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY STATEMENT - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Total
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member]
Issued Common Stock
Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Deficit
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13 [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Total Shareholders' Deficit $ (8,016)   $ 0 $ (7,628)   $ (388)
Issued Common Stock, Shares     300,000,000      
Net Income 572     572    
Translation adjustments and gains (losses) from intra-entity transactions of a long-term investment nature 1         1
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax 10         10
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, tax 4          
Changes in derivatives, net of tax (75)         (75)
Changes in derivatives, Tax (25)          
Comprehensive Income (Loss) 508          
Dividends declared (426)     (426)    
Shares Repurchased     0      
Repurchase of shares of Common Stock, value 0          
Employee Stock Option and SARs Exercises, Shares     2,000,000      
Employee Stock Option and SARs Exercises, Value (34)   $ (34)      
Share-based compensation events 57   57      
Total Shareholders' Deficit (8,108)   $ 11 (7,631)   (488)
Issued Common Stock, Shares     301,000,000      
Net Income 283     283    
Translation adjustments and gains (losses) from intra-entity transactions of a long-term investment nature 35         35
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax 2         2
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, tax 2          
Changes in derivatives, net of tax (1)         (1)
Changes in derivatives, Tax (1)          
Comprehensive Income (Loss) 319          
Dividends declared (142)     (142)    
Repurchase of shares of Common Stock, value 0          
Employee Stock Option and SARs Exercises, Shares     1,000,000      
Employee Stock Option and SARs Exercises, Value (3)   $ (3)      
Share-based compensation events 15   15      
Total Shareholders' Deficit (7,919) $ (8) $ 23 (7,490) $ (8) (452)
Issued Common Stock, Shares     302,000,000      
Total Shareholders' Deficit (7,891)   $ 0 (7,480)   (411)
Issued Common Stock, Shares     300,000,000      
Net Income 1,245     1,245    
Translation adjustments and gains (losses) from intra-entity transactions of a long-term investment nature (2)         (2)
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax 58         58
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, tax 19          
Changes in derivatives, net of tax 24         24
Changes in derivatives, Tax 8          
Comprehensive Income (Loss) 1,325          
Dividends declared (448)     (448)    
Shares Repurchased     (7,348,000)      
Repurchase of shares of Common Stock, value (860)   $ (24) (836)    
Employee Stock Option and SARs Exercises, Shares     1,000,000      
Employee Stock Option and SARs Exercises, Value (43)   $ (38) (5)    
Share-based compensation events 62   62      
Total Shareholders' Deficit (7,893)   $ 0 (7,569)   (324)
Issued Common Stock, Shares     296,000,000      
Net Income 528     528    
Translation adjustments and gains (losses) from intra-entity transactions of a long-term investment nature (19)         (19)
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax 6         6
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, tax 2          
Changes in derivatives, net of tax 6         6
Changes in derivatives, Tax 2          
Comprehensive Income (Loss) 521          
Dividends declared (148)     (148)    
Shares Repurchased     (2,000,000)      
Repurchase of shares of Common Stock, value (330)   $ 0 (330)    
Employee Stock Option and SARs Exercises, Shares     0      
Employee Stock Option and SARs Exercises, Value (26)   $ (21) (5)    
Share-based compensation events 21   21      
Total Shareholders' Deficit $ (7,855)   $ 0 $ (7,524)   $ (331)
Issued Common Stock, Shares     294,000,000      
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Financial Statement Presentation
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Financial Statement Presentation Financial Statement Presentation
We have prepared our accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (“Financial Statements”) in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements.  Therefore, we suggest that the accompanying Financial Statements be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 (“2020 Form 10-K”).  

Yum! Brands, Inc. and its Subsidiaries (collectively referred to herein as the “Company,” “YUM,” “we,” “us” or “our”) franchise or operate a system of over 52,000 restaurants in more than 150 countries and territories.  As of September 30, 2021, 98% of these restaurants were owned and operated by franchisees.  The Company’s KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell brands are global leaders of the chicken, pizza and Mexican-style food categories, respectively. The Habit Burger Grill, a concept we acquired on March 18, 2020, is a fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more.

As of September 30, 2021, YUM consisted of four operating segments:  

The KFC Division which includes our worldwide operations of the KFC concept
The Pizza Hut Division which includes our worldwide operations of the Pizza Hut concept
The Taco Bell Division which includes our worldwide operations of the Taco Bell concept
The Habit Burger Grill Division which includes our worldwide operations of the Habit Burger Grill concept

YUM's fiscal year begins on January 1 and ends December 31 of each year, with each quarter comprised of three months. The majority of our U.S. subsidiaries and certain international subsidiaries operate on a weekly periodic calendar where the first three quarters of each fiscal year consists of 12 weeks and the fourth quarter consists of 16 weeks in fiscal years with 52 weeks and 17 weeks in fiscal years with 53 weeks. Our remaining international subsidiaries operate on a monthly calendar similar to that on which YUM operates. Our Habit Burger Grill Division operates on a weekly periodic calendar where each quarter consists of 13 weeks, except in fiscal years with 53 weeks when the fourth quarter consists of 14 weeks.

Our preparation of the accompanying Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.

The accompanying Financial Statements include all normal and recurring adjustments considered necessary to present fairly, when read in conjunction with our 2020 Form 10-K, the results of the interim periods presented. Our results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in shareholders' deficit for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Our significant interim accounting policies include the recognition of advertising and marketing costs, generally in proportion to revenue, and the recognition of income taxes using an estimated annual effective tax rate.
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Acquisitions (Notes)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisitions
Habit Burger Grill Acquisition

On March 18, 2020, we completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding common shares of The Habit Restaurants, Inc. As of the date of acquisition, The Habit Restaurants, Inc. operated 245 company-owned and 31 franchised Habit Burger Grill restaurants across the U.S. and in China, offering a flavor-forward variety of made-to-order items chargrilled over an open flame. We expect Habit Burger Grill to benefit from the global scale and resources of YUM and that the acquisition will accelerate and diversify YUM's growth.

Total cash consideration paid in connection with the acquisition was $408 million, net of acquired cash of $20 million. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, we finalized our estimate of the fair value of the net assets acquired, which resulted in goodwill being reduced
by $15 million compared to the initial fair value estimate recorded in the quarter ended March 31, 2020 ($2 million of this reduction was recorded in the quarter ended March 31, 2021). The final allocation of consideration to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired upon the March 18, 2020 acquisition is presented in the table below.

Total Current Assets$11 
Property, plant and equipment, net111 
Habit Burger Grill brand (included in Intangible assets, net)96 
Operating lease right-of-use assets (included in Other assets)196 
Other assets28 
Total Assets442 
Total Current Liabilities(68)
Operating lease liabilities (included in Other liabilities and deferred credits)(170)
Total Liabilities(238)
Total identifiable net assets204 
Goodwill204 
Net consideration transferred$408 

During the first quarter of 2020, the operations of substantially all Habit Burger Grill restaurants were impacted by COVID-19. As a result, we performed an interim impairment test of the Habit Burger Grill reporting unit goodwill as of March 31, 2020. This test of impairment included comparing the estimated fair value of the Habit Burger Grill reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill, as originally determined through our preliminary purchase price allocation. The fair value estimate of the Habit Burger Grill reporting unit was based on the estimated price a willing buyer would pay for the reporting unit and was determined using an income approach through a discounted cash flow analysis using unobservable inputs (Level 3). The most impactful of these inputs included future average unit volumes of Habit Burger Grill restaurants as well as restaurant unit counts. The fair value was determined based upon a probability-weighted average of three scenarios, which included assumed recovery of Habit Burger Grill average unit volumes to a pre—COVID-19 level over periods ranging from the beginning of 2021 to the end of 2022. Factors impacting restaurant unit counts were near-term unit closures as the result of COVID-19 as well as the pace of expected new unit development. Unit counts assumed were correlated with the expected recoveries in average unit volumes. Based upon this fair value estimate, we determined that the carrying value of our Habit Burger Grill reporting unit exceeded its fair value. As a result, during the first quarter of 2020 we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $139 million to Other (income) expense and a corresponding income tax benefit of $32 million. As we continued to refine our preliminary purchase price allocation in the quarter ended September 30, 2020, the impairment charge was adjusted upward by $5 million, which resulted in a corresponding income tax benefit of $1 million. Subsequent to these 2020 goodwill impairment charges and the finalization during the quarter ended March 31, 2021, of the allocation of consideration to the net assets acquired (described above), the Habit Burger Grill reporting unit goodwill was $60 million.

Dragontail Systems Acquisition

On September 7, 2021, we completed the acquisition of Dragontail Systems Limited (“Dragontail”). The Dragontail acquisition advances our digital capabilities and its AI-based integrated kitchen order management and delivery technologies are intended to strengthen store operations, enhance the customer experience and make it easier for team members to run a restaurant. Total cash consideration paid in connection with the acquisition was $66 million, net of cash acquired of $3 million. This net consideration has been classified within Other, net cash flows from investing activities within our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. The primary assets recorded as a result of the preliminary purchase price allocation were goodwill of $57 million and amortizable intangible assets of $11 million. The amortizable intangible assets, which consist of software, have an estimated weighted average useful life of 7 years. The goodwill recorded resulted from synergies expected to be achieved through leveraging our scale and resources to enhance these technologies and deploy them globally to our brands and franchisees over time. We anticipate that all of the goodwill recognized will be non-deductible for income tax purposes. The purchase price allocation for Dragontail is preliminary and subject to completion of valuation analyses. The final assignment of goodwill to our reporting units has not yet been completed as of the date of these financial statements.
The financial results of Dragontail have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements since the date of the acquisition but did not significantly impact our results for the quarter or year-to-date periods ended September 30, 2021. The pro forma impact on our results of operations if the acquisition had been completed as of the beginning of 2020 would not have been significant. The direct transaction costs associated with the acquisition were also not material and were expensed as incurred.
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Earnings Per Common Share ("EPS")
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Common Share (EPS) Earnings Per Common Share (“EPS”)
 Quarter endedYear to date
 2021202020212020
Net Income$528 $283 $1,245 $572 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (for basic calculation)296 303 298 302 
Effect of dilutive share-based employee compensation
Weighted-average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding (for diluted calculation)302 307 304 307 
Basic EPS$1.78 $0.94 $4.17 $1.89 
Diluted EPS$1.75 $0.92 $4.10 $1.86 
Unexercised employee stock options and stock appreciation rights (in millions) excluded from the diluted EPS computation(a)
0.1 4.7 1.5 4.6 

(a)These unexercised employee stock options and stock appreciation rights were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would have been antidilutive for the periods presented.
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Shareholders' Deficit
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Shareholders' Equity Shareholders' Deficit
Under the authority of our Board of Directors, we repurchased shares of our Common Stock during the years to date ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 as indicated below.  All amounts exclude applicable transaction fees. 

 Shares Repurchased
(thousands)
Dollar Value of Shares
Repurchased
Remaining Dollar Value of Shares that may be Repurchased
Authorization Date20212020202120202021
November 20194,746 

— $530 

$— $— 
May 20212,602 — 330 — 1,670 
Total7,348 
(a)
— $860 
(a)
$— $1,670 

(a)    Includes the effect of $14 million in share repurchases (0.1 million shares) with trade dates on, or prior to, September 30, 2021, but cash settlement dates subsequent to September 30, 2021 and excludes the effect of $11 million in share repurchases (0.1 million shares) with trade dates on, or prior to, December 31, 2020, but cash settlement dates subsequent to December 31, 2020.

In May 2021, our Board of Directors authorized share repurchases from July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022, of up to $2 billion (excluding applicable transaction fees) of our outstanding Common Stock. Unutilized share repurchase capacity of $1.2 billion under a November 2019 authorization expired on June 30, 2021.
Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCI”) are presented below.
Translation Adjustments and Gains (Losses) From Intra-Entity Transactions of a Long-Term NaturePension and Post-Retirement BenefitsDerivative InstrumentsTotal
Balance at June 30, 2021, net of tax$(165)$(44)$(115)$(324)
OCI, net of tax
Gains (losses) arising during the period classified into AOCI, net of tax
(19)— (17)
(Gains) losses reclassified from AOCI, net of tax
— 10 
(19)(7)
Balance at September 30, 2021, net of tax$(184)$(38)$(109)$(331)
Balance at December 31, 2020, net of tax$(182)$(96)$(133)$(411)
OCI, net of tax
Gains (losses) arising during the period classified into AOCI, net of tax
(2)46 12 56 
(Gains) losses reclassified from AOCI, net of tax
— 12 12 24 
(2)58 24 80 
Balance at September 30, 2021, net of tax$(184)$(38)$(109)$(331)
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Other (Income) Expense
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Other (Income) Expense Other (Income) Expense
Quarter endedYear to date
 9/30/20219/30/20209/30/20219/30/2020
Foreign exchange net (gain) loss and other$(3)$(6)$(14)$(2)
Impairment and closure expense(a)
10 156 
Other (income) expense$(2)$$(12)$154 

(a)    The quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2020, include charges of $5 million and $144 million, respectively, related to the impairment of Habit Burger Grill goodwill. See Note 2. The quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2020 also include charges of $5 million and $11 million, respectively, related to the write-off of software no longer being used.
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Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Accounts and Notes Receivable, net

The Company’s receivables are primarily generated from ongoing business relationships with our franchisees as a result of franchise and lease agreements.  Trade receivables consisting of royalties from franchisees are generally due within 30 days of the period in which the corresponding sales occur and are classified as Accounts and notes receivable, net in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Accounts and notes receivable, net also includes receivables generated from advertising cooperatives that we consolidate.
9/30/202112/31/2020
Accounts and notes receivable, gross$584 $579 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(36)(45)
Accounts and notes receivable, net$548 $534 

Property, Plant and Equipment, net
9/30/202112/31/2020
Property, plant and equipment, gross$2,467 $2,465 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,274)(1,230)
Property, plant and equipment, net$1,193 $1,235 

Assets held-for-sale totaled $27 million and $7 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, and are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Liabilities held-for-sale totaled $10 million as of September 30, 2021, and are included in Accounts payable and other current liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Other Assets9/30/202112/31/2020
Operating lease right-of-use assets(a)
$835 $851 
Franchise incentives164 163 
Other460 421 
Other assets$1,459 $1,435 

(a)    Non-current operating lease liabilities of $811 million and $823 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, are included in Other liabilities and deferred credits in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents for Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
9/30/202112/31/2020
Cash and cash equivalents as presented in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets$1,001 $730 
Restricted cash included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets(a)
276 258 
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in Other assets(b)
34 36 
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents as presented in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows$1,311 $1,024 

(a)    Restricted cash within Prepaid expenses and other current assets reflects the cash related to advertising cooperatives which we consolidate that can only be used to settle obligations of the respective cooperatives and cash held in reserve for Taco Bell Securitization interest payments.

(b)    Primarily trust accounts related to our self-insurance programs.
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Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
 Quarter endedYear to date
 2021202020212020
Income tax (benefit) provision$(77)$33 $22 $96 
Effective tax rate(17.0)%10.5 %1.8 %14.4 %

Our third quarter effective tax rate was lower than the prior year primarily due to tax benefits resulting from a KFC Europe reorganization executed in the quarter ended September 30, 2021. In July 2021, we concentrated management responsibility for European (excluding the United Kingdom (“UK”)) KFC franchise development, support operations and management oversight in Switzerland. Concurrent with this change in management responsibility, we completed intra-entity transfers of certain KFC intellectual property rights from subsidiaries in the UK to subsidiaries in Switzerland. With the transfer of these rights, we
received a step-up in amortizable tax basis to current fair value under applicable Swiss tax law. As a result of this transfer, we recorded a net, one-time tax benefit of $152 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2021. In the quarter ended September 30, 2020, our effective rate was favorably impacted by $25 million due to the remeasurement of our deferred tax assets in the UK resulting from an increase in the UK corporate tax rate from 17% to 19% enacted during the quarter.Our year to date effective tax rate was also lower than the prior year due to tax benefits resulting from a $64 million favorable impact due to the remeasurement of our deferred tax assets in the UK resulting from an increase in the UK corporate tax rate from 19% to 25% enacted during the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
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Revenue Recognition Accounting Policy
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue [Abstract]  
Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition
Disaggregation of Total Revenues

The following tables disaggregate revenue by Concept, for our two most significant markets based on Operating Profit and for all other markets. We believe this disaggregation best reflects the extent to which the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of our revenues and cash flows are impacted by economic factors.

Quarter ended 9/30/2021
KFC DivisionPizza Hut DivisionTaco Bell DivisionHabit Burger Grill DivisionTotal
U.S.
Company sales$15 $$225 $132 $377 
Franchise revenues46 63 156 266 
Property revenues11 — 16 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services70 130 — 207 
China
Franchise revenues61 16 — — 77 
Other
Company sales128 — — 136 
Franchise revenues265 66 10 — 341 
Property revenues16 — — — 16 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services151 17 — 170 
$692 $247 $534 $133 $1,606 
Quarter ended 9/30/2020
KFC DivisionPizza Hut DivisionTaco Bell DivisionHabit Burger Grill DivisionTotal
U.S.
Company sales$14 $$218 $118 $355 
Franchise revenues44 62 148 — 254 
Property revenues10 — 15 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services76 117 — 197 
China
Franchise revenues56 15 — — 71 
Other
Company sales116 15 — — 131 
Franchise revenues219 55 — 281 
Property revenues17 — — 18 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services112 13 — 126 
$586 $243 $501 $118 $1,448 
Year to date 9/30/2021
KFC DivisionPizza Hut DivisionTaco Bell DivisionHabit Burger Grill DivisionTotal
U.S.
Company sales$45 $15 $656 $391 $1,107 
Franchise revenues138 197 460 798 
Property revenues10 31 — 45 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services20 223 375 — 618 
China
Franchise revenues181 48 — — 229 
Other
Company sales378 24 — — 402 
Franchise revenues750 185 27 — 962 
Property revenues45 — — 46 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services432 50 — 487 
$1,999 $747 $1,554 $394 $4,694 
Year to date 9/30/2020
KFC DivisionPizza Hut DivisionTaco Bell DivisionHabit Burger Grill DivisionTotal
U.S.
Company sales$43 $15 $610 $231 $899 
Franchise revenues126 190 411 728 
Property revenues11 31 — 46 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services13 224 331 — 568 
China
Franchise revenues150 37 — — 187 
Other
Company sales303 42 — — 345 
Franchise revenues577 160 18 — 755 
Property revenues42 — — 44 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services296 39 — 337 
$1,561 $713 $1,403 $232 $3,909 
Contract Liabilities

Our contract liabilities are comprised of unamortized upfront fees received from franchisees. A summary of significant changes to the contract liability balance during 2021 is presented below.

Deferred Franchise Fees
Balance at December 31, 2020$415 
Revenue recognized that was included in unamortized upfront fees received from franchisees at the beginning of the period(53)
Increase for upfront fees associated with contracts that became effective during the period, net of amounts recognized as revenue during the period52 
Other(a)
(3)
Balance at September 30, 2021$411 

(a)    Primarily includes impact of foreign currency translation.

We expect to recognize contract liabilities as revenue over the remaining term of the associated franchise agreement as follows:

Less than 1 year$66 
1 - 2 years60 
2 - 3 years56 
3 - 4 years49 
4 - 5 years43 
Thereafter137 
Total$411 
[1]
[1] (a)    Primarily includes impact of foreign currency translation.
v3.21.2
Reportable Operating Segments
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Reportable Operating Segments Reportable Operating Segments
We identify our operating segments based on management responsibility. The following tables summarize Revenues and Operating Profit for each of our reportable operating segments:
 Quarter endedYear to date
Revenues2021202020212020
KFC Division$692 $586 $1,999 $1,561 
Pizza Hut Division247 243 747 713 
Taco Bell Division534 501 1,554 1,403 
Habit Burger Grill Division133 118 394 232 
 $1,606 $1,448 $4,694 $3,909 

 Quarter endedYear to date
Operating Profit 2021202020212020
KFC Division$314 $278 $932 $655 
Pizza Hut Division101 89 306 252 
Taco Bell Division184 186 560 484 
Habit Burger Grill Division(7)(15)
Corporate and unallocated G&A expenses(a)
(70)(81)(183)(229)
Unallocated Company restaurant expenses— — — 
Unallocated Franchise and property expenses— — — (3)
Unallocated Refranchising gain (loss)(1)21 30 
Unallocated Other income (expense)(b)
(2)(4)(5)(153)
Operating Profit$527 $471 $1,637 $1,021 
Investment income (expense), net(c)
51 10 52 67 
Other pension income (expense) (1)(4)(6)(9)
Interest expense, net(d)
(126)(161)(416)(411)
Income before income taxes$451 $316 $1,267 $668 

Our chief operating decision maker (CODM) does not consider the impact of Corporate and unallocated amounts when assessing Divisional segment performance. As such, we do not allocate such amounts to our Divisional segments for performance reporting purposes.

(a)Includes charges related to a resource optimization program initiated in the third quarter of 2020. This program is part of our efforts to optimize our resources, reallocating them toward critical areas of the business that will drive future growth. These critical areas include accelerating our digital, technology and innovation capabilities to deliver a modern, world-class team member and customer experience and improve unit economics. We recorded charges of $4 million and $32 million during the quarters ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, for this program. We recorded charges of $7 million and $32 million during the years to date ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, for this program. Also included in the year to date ended September 30, 2020, is a $50 million charitable contribution to Yum! Brands Foundation, Inc. (a standalone, not-for-profit organization that is not consolidated in the Company's results) in the second quarter of 2020 related to our “Unlocking Opportunity Initiative” and costs related to our acquisition of Habit Burger Grill of $9 million.

(b)Includes charges of $5 million and $144 million in the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2020, respectively, related to the impairment of Habit Burger Grill goodwill. See Note 2.

(c)Includes changes in the value of our investment in Devyani International Limited (“Devyani”), an entity that operates KFC and Pizza Hut franchised units in India. During the quarter ended September 30, 2021, Devyani executed an initial public offering and subsequently the fair value of our investment became readily determinable. As a result, we began recording changes in fair value in Investment income (expense), net. In the quarter ended September 30, 2021, we recognized pre-tax investment income of $52 million related to changes in fair value of our investment in Devyani. See Note 13.
Also includes changes in the value of Grubhub, Inc. (“Grubhub”) common stock. For the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2020, we recognized pre-tax investment income of $8 million and $69 million, respectively, related to changes in fair value of our investment in Grubhub common stock. In the quarter ended September 30, 2020, we sold our investment in Grubhub.

(d)Includes a $28 million call premium and $6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs written off related to the redemption of the 2026 Notes during the year to date ended September 30, 2021. See Note 11.

Also includes a $26 million call premium and $6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs written off associated with the early redemption of YUM Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes due in 2024 as well as $2 million of accrued and unpaid interest associated with the period of time from prepayment of the notes with the trustee to their redemption date during the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2020.
v3.21.2
Pension Benefits
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Pension Benefits Pension Benefits
We sponsor qualified and supplemental (non-qualified) noncontributory defined benefit pension plans covering certain full-time salaried and hourly U.S. employees.  The most significant of these plans, the YUM Retirement Plan (the Plan), is funded. We fund our other U.S. plan as benefits are paid.  The Plan and our non-qualified plan in the U.S. are closed to new salaried participants.  

The components of net periodic benefit cost associated with our U.S. pension plans are as follows:

 Quarter endedYear to date
 2021202020212020
Service cost$$$$
Interest cost24 26 
Expected return on plan assets(11)(10)(32)(32)
Amortization of net loss12 11 
Amortization of prior service cost— 
Net periodic benefit cost$$$14 $14 
v3.21.2
Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt
Short-term Borrowings9/30/202112/31/2020
Current maturities of long-term debt$71 $463 
Less current portion of debt issuance costs and discounts(7)(10)
Short-term borrowings$64 $453 
Long-term Debt  
Securitization Notes$3,815 $2,869 
Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes750 1,800 
Term Loan A Facility750 431 
Term Loan B Facility1,493 1,916 
YUM Senior Unsecured Notes4,475 3,725 
Finance lease obligations67 72 
$11,350 $10,813 
Less debt issuance costs and discounts(90)(78)
Less current maturities of long-term debt(71)(463)
Long-term debt$11,189 $10,272 

Details of our Short-term borrowings and Long-term debt as of December 31, 2020 can be found within our 2020 Form 10-K.
On March 15, 2021, KFC Holding Co., Pizza Hut Holdings, LLC and Taco Bell of America, LLC (collectively, the “Borrowers”), each of which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, completed the refinancing of the then existing $1.9 billion term loan B facility, $431 million term loan A facility and $1.0 billion revolving facility through the issuance of a $1.5 billion term loan B facility maturing March 15, 2028 (the “Term Loan B Facility”), a $750 million term loan A facility maturing March 15, 2026 (the “Term Loan A Facility”) and a $1.25 billion revolving facility maturing March 15, 2026 (the “Revolving Facility”) pursuant to an amendment to the Credit Agreement (as defined in our 2020 Form 10-K). The amendment reduces the interest rate currently applicable to the refinanced Term Loan A Facility and for borrowings under the refinanced Revolving Facility by 25 basis points. Subsequent to the refinance the interest rate applicable to the Term Loan A Facility and the Revolving Facility ranges from 0.75% to 1.50% plus LIBOR or from 0.00% to 0.50% plus the Base Rate, at the Borrowers' election, based on the total leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement).

The refinanced Term Loan A Facility is now subject to quarterly amortization payments in an amount equal to 0.625% of the principal amount of the facility as of the refinance date beginning with the second quarter of 2022. The Term Loan A Facility quarterly amortization payments increase to 1.25% of the principal amount of the facility as of the refinance date beginning with the second quarter of 2024. The Term Loan B Facility continues to be subject to quarterly amortization payments in an amount equal to 0.25% of the principal amount of the facility as of the refinance date. All other material provisions under the Credit Agreement remain unchanged. Our Revolving Facility was undrawn as of September 30, 2021.

As a result of this Credit Agreement refinancing, $8 million of fees were capitalized as debt issuance costs, $3 million of which were paid directly to lenders. The debt issuance costs will be amortized to Interest expense, net through the contractual maturities of the Credit Agreement using the effective interest method. During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, fees expensed of $4 million as well as previously recorded unamortized debt issuance costs written off of $8 million were recognized within Interest expense, net due to this refinancing.

On April 1, 2021, Yum! Brands, Inc. issued $1.1 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.625% YUM Senior Unsecured Notes due January 31, 2032 (the “2032 Notes”). Interest on the 2032 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on October 1, 2021. The indenture governing the 2032 Notes contains covenants and events of default that are customary for debt securities of this type, including cross-default provisions whereby the acceleration of the maturity of any of our indebtedness in a principal amount of $100 million or more or the failure to pay the principal of such indebtedness at its stated maturity will constitute an event of default under the 2032 Notes unless such indebtedness is discharged, or the acceleration of the maturity of that indebtedness is annulled, within 30 days after notice. The Company paid debt issuance costs of $13 million in connection with the 2032 Notes. The debt issuance costs will be amortized to Interest expense, net over the life of the 2032 Notes using the effective interest method. We used the net proceeds from the 2032 Notes to fund the redemption of the 2026 Notes discussed below.

On April 23, 2021, the Borrowers issued a notice of redemption for June 1, 2021 for $1,050 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes due in 2026 (the “2026 Notes”). The redemption amount was equal to 102.625% of the $1,050 million aggregate principal amount redeemed, reflecting a $28 million “call premium”. We recognized the call premium and the write-off of $6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the 2026 Notes within Interest expense, net in the quarter ended June 30, 2021.

On June 30, 2021, Yum! Brands, Inc. issued a notice of redemption for $350 million aggregate principal amount of 3.75% YUM Senior Unsecured Notes due November 1, 2021 (the “2021 Notes”). The redemption, which occurred on August 2, 2021, was in an amount equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2021 Notes, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption.

On August 19, 2021, Taco Bell Funding, LLC (the “Issuer”), a special purpose limited liability company and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Taco Bell Corp. (“TBC”), completed a refinancing transaction and issued $900 million of its Series 2021-1 1.946% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-I (the “2021 Class A-2-I Notes”), $600 million of its Series 2021-1 2.294% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-II (the “2021 Class A-2-II Notes”) and $750 million of its Series 2021-1 2.542% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-III (the “2021 Class A-2-III Notes” and, together with the 2021 Class A-2-I Notes and the 2021 Class A-2-II Notes, the “2021 Class A-2 Notes”). The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2021 Class A-2 Notes were used to repay in full the 2016-1 Class A-2-II Notes of $480 million and 2018-1 Class A-2-I Notes of $804 million. The remaining net proceeds were distributed to TBC to pay certain transaction-related expenses, for general corporate purposes and to return capital to shareholders of the Company. The remaining 2016-1 Class A-2-III Notes of $957 million and 2018-1 Class A-2-II Notes of $608 million, together with the 2021 Class A-2 Notes are collectively referred to as the “Securitization Notes”.
The legal final maturity date of the 2021 Class A-2 Notes is in August 2051. However, the anticipated repayment dates of the 2021 Class A-2-I Notes, the 2021 Class A-2-II Notes and the 2021 Class A-2-III Notes are approximately 6, 8 and 10 years (the “Anticipated Repayment Dates”), respectively, from the date of issuance. If the Issuer has not repaid or refinanced a series of Securitization Notes prior to its respective Anticipated Repayment Dates, rapid amortization of principal on all Securitization Notes will occur and additional interest will accrue on the Securitization Notes, as provided in the Indenture for the Securitization Notes.

As a result of the issuance of the 2021 Class A-2 Notes, $19 million of fees were capitalized as debt issuance costs. The debt issuance costs are being amortized to Interest expense, net through the Anticipated Repayment Dates of the Securitization Notes utilizing the effective interest rate method. As of September 30, 2021, the effective interest rates, including the amortization of debt issuance costs, were 2.11%, 2.42% and 2.64% for the 2021 Class A-2-I Notes, 2021 Class A-2-II Notes and 2021 Class A-2-III Notes, respectively. During the quarter ended September 30, 2021, previously recorded unamortized debt issuance costs written off totaling approximately $5 million were recognized within Interest expense, net due to the extinguishment of the 2016 Class A-2-II Notes and 2018 Class A-2-I Notes.

Excluding the payments associated with the extinguishment of the 2026 Notes discussed above, cash paid for interest during the year to date ended September 30, 2021 was $328 million. Excluding $28 million of call premium and interest associated with the period of time from prepayment to redemption associated with the extinguishment of $1,050 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes due in 2024, cash paid for interest during the year to date September 30, 2020 was $329 million.
v3.21.2
Derivative Instruments
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments
We use derivative instruments to manage certain of our market risks related to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.

Interest Rate Swaps

We have entered into interest rate swaps, with the objective of reducing our exposure to interest rate risk for a portion of our variable-rate debt interest payments primarily under our Term Loan B Facility. At both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had interest rate swaps expiring in March 2025 with notional amounts of $1.5 billion. At December 31, 2020, we also had interest rate swaps that expired in July 2021 with notional amounts of $1.55 billion. These interest rate swaps have been designated cash flow hedges as the changes in the future cash flows of the swaps are expected to offset changes in expected future interest payments on the related variable-rate debt. There were no other interest rate swaps outstanding as of September 30, 2021 or December 31, 2020.

Gains or losses on the interest rate swaps are reported as a component of AOCI and reclassified into Interest expense, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income in the same period or periods during which the related hedged interest payments affect earnings. Through September 30, 2021, the swaps were highly effective cash flow hedges.

Foreign Currency Contracts

We have entered into foreign currency forward and swap contracts with the objective of reducing our exposure to earnings volatility arising from foreign currency fluctuations associated with certain foreign currency denominated intercompany receivables and payables. The notional amount, maturity date, and currency of these contracts match those of the underlying intercompany receivables or payables. Our foreign currency contracts are designated cash flow hedges as the future cash flows of the contracts are expected to offset changes in intercompany receivables and payables due to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.

Gains or losses on the foreign currency contracts are reported as a component of AOCI. Amounts are reclassified from AOCI each quarter to offset foreign currency transaction gains or losses recorded within Other (income) expense when the related intercompany receivables and payables affect earnings due to their functional currency remeasurements. Through September 30, 2021, all foreign currency contracts related to intercompany receivables and payables were highly effective cash flow hedges.

As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, outstanding foreign currency contracts related to intercompany receivables and payables had total notional amounts of $34 million and $39 million, respectively. These foreign currency forward contracts all have durations that expire in 2021.
As a result of the use of interest rate swaps and foreign currency contracts, the Company is exposed to risk that the counterparties will fail to meet their contractual obligations. To mitigate the counterparty credit risk, we only enter into contracts with major financial institutions carefully selected based upon their credit ratings and other factors, and continually assess the creditworthiness of counterparties. At September 30, 2021, all of the counterparties to our interest rate swaps and foreign currency contracts had investment grade ratings according to the three major ratings agencies. To date, all counterparties have performed in accordance with their contractual obligations.

Gains and losses on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges recognized in OCI and reclassifications from AOCI into Net Income:
 Quarter endedYear to date
 Gains/(Losses) Recognized in OCI (Gains)/Losses Reclassified from AOCI into Net IncomeGains/(Losses) Recognized in OCI (Gains)/Losses Reclassified from AOCI into Net Income
 2021 2020 2021 20202021 2020 2021 2020
Interest rate swaps$— $(6)$$$17 $(104)$17 $
Foreign currency contracts(2)(2)— (2)(5)
Income tax benefit/(expense)(1)(1)(1)(5)25 (3)— 

As of September 30, 2021, the estimated net loss included in AOCI related to our cash flow hedges that will be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months is $43 million, based on current LIBOR interest rates.

Total Return Swaps

Beginning in 2021, we have entered into total return swap derivative contracts, with the objective of reducing our exposure to market-driven changes in certain of the liabilities associated with compensation deferrals into our Executive Income Deferral (“EID”) plan. While these total return swaps represent economic hedges, we have not designated them as hedges for accounting purposes. As a result, the changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized immediately in earnings within General and administrative expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income largely offsetting the changes in the associated EID liabilities. The fair value associated with the total return swaps as of September 30, 2021, was not significant.

See Note 13 for the fair value of our derivative assets and liabilities.
v3.21.2
Fair Value Disclosures
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures
As of September 30, 2021, the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, short-term borrowings and accounts payable approximated their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value of notes receivable, net of allowances, and lease guarantees, less reserves for expected losses, approximates their carrying value. The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company’s debt obligations:

9/30/202112/31/2020
Carrying ValueFair Value (Level 2)Carrying ValueFair Value (Level 2)
Securitization Notes(a)
$3,815 $3,921 $2,869 $3,015 
Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes(b)
750 796 1,800 1,890 
Term Loan A Facility(b)
750 751 431 428 
Term Loan B Facility(b)
1,493 1,495 1,916 1,907 
YUM Senior Unsecured Notes(b)
4,475 4,877 3,725 4,094 
(a)    We estimated the fair value of the Securitization Notes using market quotes and calculations. The markets in which the Securitization Notes trade are not considered active markets.
(b)    We estimated the fair value of the YUM and Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes, Term Loan A Facility and Term Loan B Facility using market quotes and calculations based on market rates.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The Company has interest rate swaps, foreign currency contracts and other investments, all of which are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis (see Note 12 for discussion regarding derivative instruments). The following table presents fair values for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the measurements fall.  
Fair Value
Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetLevel9/30/202112/31/2020
Assets
Foreign Currency Contracts
Prepaid expenses and other current assets$$
Other Investments
Other assets85 45 
Liabilities
Interest Rate Swaps
Accounts payable and other current liabilities44 28 
Interest Rate Swaps
Other liabilities and deferred credits77 127 

The fair value of the Company’s interest rate swaps and foreign currency contracts were determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows considering the risks involved, including nonperformance risk, and using discount rates appropriate for the duration based on observable inputs.

The other investments as of September 30, 2021, primarily include an approximate 5% minority interest in Devyani International Limited (“Devyani”) with a fair value of $83 million. The minority interest was received in lieu of cash proceeds upon the refranchising of approximately 60 KFC restaurants in India. At the time of the refranchisings, the fair value of this minority interest was estimated to be approximately $31 million. During the quarter ended September 30, 2021, Devyani executed an initial public offering and subsequently the fair value of these equity securities became readily determinable. As a result, concurrent with the initial public offering we began recording changes in fair value in Investment (income) expense, net. Prior to the initial public offering the fair value of these equity securities was not readily determinable and we applied the measurement alternative in accordance with ASC Topic 321. For both the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2021, we recognized pre-tax investment income of $52 million related to changes in fair value of our investment in Devyani.

The other investments as of December 31, 2020, primarily include investments in mutual funds, which were historically used to offset fluctuations for a portion of our EID liabilities and whose fair values were determined based on the closing market prices of the respective mutual funds. In the quarter ended March 31, 2021, upon entering into the total return swaps as disclosed in Note 12, we sold the majority of these other investments and received cash proceeds of $44 million. These proceeds have been classified within Other, net cash flows from investing activities within our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
v3.21.2
Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies Contingencies
Internal Revenue Service Proposed Adjustment

As a result of an audit by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for fiscal years 2013 through 2015, on October 13, 2021, we received a Notice of Proposed Adjustment (“NPA”) from the IRS for the 2014 fiscal year relating to a series of reorganizations we undertook during that year in connection with the business realignment of our corporate and management reporting structure along brand lines. The IRS asserts that these reorganizations involved taxable distributions of approximately $6.0 billion. We expect to receive the Revenue Agent’s Report (“RAR”) including the IRS’s calculation of the tax assessment in early 2022. The amount of additional tax that may be asserted by the IRS in the RAR cannot be quantified at this time; however, based on the NPA, the amount of additional tax to be proposed is expected to be material. We disagree with the IRS’s position as asserted in the NPA and intend to contest it vigorously by filing a protest disputing on multiple grounds any proposed taxes and proceeding to the IRS Office of Appeals.
The final resolution of this matter is uncertain, but the Company believes that it is more likely than not the Company’s tax position will be sustained; therefore no reserve is recorded with respect to this matter. An unfavorable resolution of this matter could have a material, adverse impact on our consolidated Financial Statements in future periods.

Lease Guarantees

As a result of having assigned our interest in obligations under real estate leases as a condition to the refranchising of certain Company-owned restaurants, and guaranteeing certain other leases, we are frequently secondarily liable on lease agreements.  These leases have varying terms, the latest of which expires in 2065.  As of September 30, 2021, the potential amount of undiscounted payments we could be required to make in the event of non-payment by the primary lessee was approximately $400 million. The present value of these potential payments discounted at our pre-tax cost of debt at September 30, 2021, was approximately $350 million.  Our franchisees are the primary lessees under the vast majority of these leases.  We generally have cross-default provisions with these franchisees that would put them in default of their franchise agreement in the event of non-payment under the lease.  We believe these cross-default provisions significantly reduce the risk that we will be required to make payments under these leases, although such risk may not be reduced in the context of a bankruptcy or other similar restructuring of a large franchisee or group of franchisees.  The liability recorded for our expected losses under such leases as of September 30, 2021, was not material.

Legal Proceedings

We are subject to various claims and contingencies related to lawsuits, real estate, environmental and other matters arising in the normal course of business. An accrual is recorded with respect to claims or contingencies for which a loss is determined to be probable and reasonably estimable.

Yum! Restaurants India Private Limited (“YRIPL”), a Yum subsidiary that operates KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in India, is the subject of a regulatory enforcement action in India (the “Action”). The Action alleges, among other things, that KFC International Holdings, Inc. and Pizza Hut International failed to satisfy certain conditions imposed by the Secretariat for Industrial Approval in 1993 and 1994 when those companies were granted permission for foreign investment and operation in India. The conditions at issue include an alleged minimum investment commitment and store build requirements as well as limitations on the remittance of fees outside of India.

The Action originated with a complaint and show cause notice filed in 2009 against YRIPL by the Deputy Director of the Directorate of Enforcement (“DOE”) of the Indian Ministry of Finance following an income tax audit for the years 2002 and 2003. The matter was argued at various hearings in 2015, but no order was issued. Following a change in the incumbent official holding the position of Special Director of DOE (the “Special Director”), the matter resumed in 2018 and several additional hearings were conducted.

On January 29, 2020, the Special Director issued an order imposing a penalty on YRIPL and certain former directors of approximately Indian Rupee 11 billion, or approximately $150 million. Of this amount, $145 million relates to the alleged failure to invest a total of $80 million in India within an initial seven-year period. We have been advised by external counsel that the order is flawed and have filed a writ petition with the Delhi High Court, which granted an interim stay of the penalty order on March 5, 2020. The stay order remains in effect and the next hearing is now scheduled for November 24, 2021. We deny liability and intend to continue vigorously defending this matter. We do not consider the risk of any significant loss arising from this order to be probable.

We are currently engaged in various other legal proceedings and have certain unresolved claims pending, the ultimate liability for which, if any, cannot be determined at this time. However, based upon consultation with legal counsel, we are of the opinion that such proceedings and claims are not expected to have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
v3.21.2
Acquisitions (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Total Current Assets$11 
Property, plant and equipment, net111 
Habit Burger Grill brand (included in Intangible assets, net)96 
Operating lease right-of-use assets (included in Other assets)196 
Other assets28 
Total Assets442 
Total Current Liabilities(68)
Operating lease liabilities (included in Other liabilities and deferred credits)(170)
Total Liabilities(238)
Total identifiable net assets204 
Goodwill204 
Net consideration transferred$408 
v3.21.2
Earnings Per Common Share ("EPS") Earnings Per Common Share ("EPS") (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
 Quarter endedYear to date
 2021202020212020
Net Income$528 $283 $1,245 $572 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (for basic calculation)296 303 298 302 
Effect of dilutive share-based employee compensation
Weighted-average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding (for diluted calculation)302 307 304 307 
Basic EPS$1.78 $0.94 $4.17 $1.89 
Diluted EPS$1.75 $0.92 $4.10 $1.86 
Unexercised employee stock options and stock appreciation rights (in millions) excluded from the diluted EPS computation(a)
0.1 4.7 1.5 4.6 

(a)These unexercised employee stock options and stock appreciation rights were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would have been antidilutive for the periods presented.
v3.21.2
Shareholders' Deficit (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Accelerated Share Repurchases
 Shares Repurchased
(thousands)
Dollar Value of Shares
Repurchased
Remaining Dollar Value of Shares that may be Repurchased
Authorization Date20212020202120202021
November 20194,746 

— $530 

$— $— 
May 20212,602 — 330 — 1,670 
Total7,348 
(a)
— $860 
(a)
$— $1,670 

(a)    Includes the effect of $14 million in share repurchases (0.1 million shares) with trade dates on, or prior to, September 30, 2021, but cash settlement dates subsequent to September 30, 2021 and excludes the effect of $11 million in share repurchases (0.1 million shares) with trade dates on, or prior to, December 31, 2020, but cash settlement dates subsequent to December 31, 2020.
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCI”) are presented below.
Translation Adjustments and Gains (Losses) From Intra-Entity Transactions of a Long-Term NaturePension and Post-Retirement BenefitsDerivative InstrumentsTotal
Balance at June 30, 2021, net of tax$(165)$(44)$(115)$(324)
OCI, net of tax
Gains (losses) arising during the period classified into AOCI, net of tax
(19)— (17)
(Gains) losses reclassified from AOCI, net of tax
— 10 
(19)(7)
Balance at September 30, 2021, net of tax$(184)$(38)$(109)$(331)
Balance at December 31, 2020, net of tax$(182)$(96)$(133)$(411)
OCI, net of tax
Gains (losses) arising during the period classified into AOCI, net of tax
(2)46 12 56 
(Gains) losses reclassified from AOCI, net of tax
— 12 12 24 
(2)58 24 80 
Balance at September 30, 2021, net of tax$(184)$(38)$(109)$(331)
v3.21.2
Other Income and Expenses (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense, by Component
Quarter endedYear to date
 9/30/20219/30/20209/30/20219/30/2020
Foreign exchange net (gain) loss and other$(3)$(6)$(14)$(2)
Impairment and closure expense(a)
10 156 
Other (income) expense$(2)$$(12)$154 

(a)    The quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2020, include charges of $5 million and $144 million, respectively, related to the impairment of Habit Burger Grill goodwill. See Note 2. The quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2020 also include charges of $5 million and $11 million, respectively, related to the write-off of software no longer being used.
v3.21.2
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
Accounts and Notes Receivable
9/30/202112/31/2020
Accounts and notes receivable, gross$584 $579 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(36)(45)
Accounts and notes receivable, net$548 $534 
Property, Plant and Equipment
9/30/202112/31/2020
Property, plant and equipment, gross$2,467 $2,465 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,274)(1,230)
Property, plant and equipment, net$1,193 $1,235 
Schedule of Other Assets
Other Assets9/30/202112/31/2020
Operating lease right-of-use assets(a)
$835 $851 
Franchise incentives164 163 
Other460 421 
Other assets$1,459 $1,435 

(a)    Non-current operating lease liabilities of $811 million and $823 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, are included in Other liabilities and deferred credits in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
9/30/202112/31/2020
Cash and cash equivalents as presented in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets$1,001 $730 
Restricted cash included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets(a)
276 258 
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in Other assets(b)
34 36 
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents as presented in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows$1,311 $1,024 

(a)    Restricted cash within Prepaid expenses and other current assets reflects the cash related to advertising cooperatives which we consolidate that can only be used to settle obligations of the respective cooperatives and cash held in reserve for Taco Bell Securitization interest payments.

(b)    Primarily trust accounts related to our self-insurance programs.
v3.21.2
Income Taxes (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Tax And Effective Tax Rate
 Quarter endedYear to date
 2021202020212020
Income tax (benefit) provision$(77)$33 $22 $96 
Effective tax rate(17.0)%10.5 %1.8 %14.4 %
v3.21.2
Revenue Recognition Accounting Policy (Tables)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue [Abstract]        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Quarter ended 9/30/2021
KFC DivisionPizza Hut DivisionTaco Bell DivisionHabit Burger Grill DivisionTotal
U.S.
Company sales$15 $$225 $132 $377 
Franchise revenues46 63 156 266 
Property revenues11 — 16 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services70 130 — 207 
China
Franchise revenues61 16 — — 77 
Other
Company sales128 — — 136 
Franchise revenues265 66 10 — 341 
Property revenues16 — — — 16 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services151 17 — 170 
$692 $247 $534 $133 $1,606 
Quarter ended 9/30/2020
KFC DivisionPizza Hut DivisionTaco Bell DivisionHabit Burger Grill DivisionTotal
U.S.
Company sales$14 $$218 $118 $355 
Franchise revenues44 62 148 — 254 
Property revenues10 — 15 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services76 117 — 197 
China
Franchise revenues56 15 — — 71 
Other
Company sales116 15 — — 131 
Franchise revenues219 55 — 281 
Property revenues17 — — 18 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services112 13 — 126 
$586 $243 $501 $118 $1,448 
Year to date 9/30/2021
KFC DivisionPizza Hut DivisionTaco Bell DivisionHabit Burger Grill DivisionTotal
U.S.
Company sales$45 $15 $656 $391 $1,107 
Franchise revenues138 197 460 798 
Property revenues10 31 — 45 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services20 223 375 — 618 
China
Franchise revenues181 48 — — 229 
Other
Company sales378 24 — — 402 
Franchise revenues750 185 27 — 962 
Property revenues45 — — 46 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services432 50 — 487 
$1,999 $747 $1,554 $394 $4,694 
Year to date 9/30/2020
KFC DivisionPizza Hut DivisionTaco Bell DivisionHabit Burger Grill DivisionTotal
U.S.
Company sales$43 $15 $610 $231 $899 
Franchise revenues126 190 411 728 
Property revenues11 31 — 46 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services13 224 331 — 568 
China
Franchise revenues150 37 — — 187 
Other
Company sales303 42 — — 345 
Franchise revenues577 160 18 — 755 
Property revenues42 — — 44 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services296 39 — 337 
$1,561 $713 $1,403 $232 $3,909 
Quarter ended 9/30/2020
KFC DivisionPizza Hut DivisionTaco Bell DivisionHabit Burger Grill DivisionTotal
U.S.
Company sales$14 $$218 $118 $355 
Franchise revenues44 62 148 — 254 
Property revenues10 — 15 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services76 117 — 197 
China
Franchise revenues56 15 — — 71 
Other
Company sales116 15 — — 131 
Franchise revenues219 55 — 281 
Property revenues17 — — 18 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services112 13 — 126 
$586 $243 $501 $118 $1,448 
 
Year to date 9/30/2020
KFC DivisionPizza Hut DivisionTaco Bell DivisionHabit Burger Grill DivisionTotal
U.S.
Company sales$43 $15 $610 $231 $899 
Franchise revenues126 190 411 728 
Property revenues11 31 — 46 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services13 224 331 — 568 
China
Franchise revenues150 37 — — 187 
Other
Company sales303 42 — — 345 
Franchise revenues577 160 18 — 755 
Property revenues42 — — 44 
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services296 39 — 337 
$1,561 $713 $1,403 $232 $3,909 
Deferred Franchise Fees [Table Text Block]    
Deferred Franchise Fees
Balance at December 31, 2020$415 
Revenue recognized that was included in unamortized upfront fees received from franchisees at the beginning of the period(53)
Increase for upfront fees associated with contracts that became effective during the period, net of amounts recognized as revenue during the period52 
Other(a)
(3)
Balance at September 30, 2021$411 

(a)    Primarily includes impact of foreign currency translation.
 
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table Text Block]    
We expect to recognize contract liabilities as revenue over the remaining term of the associated franchise agreement as follows:

Less than 1 year$66 
1 - 2 years60 
2 - 3 years56 
3 - 4 years49 
4 - 5 years43 
Thereafter137 
Total$411 
 
v3.21.2
Reportable Operating Segments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment The following tables summarize Revenues and Operating Profit for each of our reportable operating segments:
 Quarter endedYear to date
Revenues2021202020212020
KFC Division$692 $586 $1,999 $1,561 
Pizza Hut Division247 243 747 713 
Taco Bell Division534 501 1,554 1,403 
Habit Burger Grill Division133 118 394 232 
 $1,606 $1,448 $4,694 $3,909 

 Quarter endedYear to date
Operating Profit 2021202020212020
KFC Division$314 $278 $932 $655 
Pizza Hut Division101 89 306 252 
Taco Bell Division184 186 560 484 
Habit Burger Grill Division(7)(15)
Corporate and unallocated G&A expenses(a)
(70)(81)(183)(229)
Unallocated Company restaurant expenses— — — 
Unallocated Franchise and property expenses— — — (3)
Unallocated Refranchising gain (loss)(1)21 30 
Unallocated Other income (expense)(b)
(2)(4)(5)(153)
Operating Profit$527 $471 $1,637 $1,021 
Investment income (expense), net(c)
51 10 52 67 
Other pension income (expense) (1)(4)(6)(9)
Interest expense, net(d)
(126)(161)(416)(411)
Income before income taxes$451 $316 $1,267 $668 

Our chief operating decision maker (CODM) does not consider the impact of Corporate and unallocated amounts when assessing Divisional segment performance. As such, we do not allocate such amounts to our Divisional segments for performance reporting purposes.

(a)Includes charges related to a resource optimization program initiated in the third quarter of 2020. This program is part of our efforts to optimize our resources, reallocating them toward critical areas of the business that will drive future growth. These critical areas include accelerating our digital, technology and innovation capabilities to deliver a modern, world-class team member and customer experience and improve unit economics. We recorded charges of $4 million and $32 million during the quarters ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, for this program. We recorded charges of $7 million and $32 million during the years to date ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, for this program. Also included in the year to date ended September 30, 2020, is a $50 million charitable contribution to Yum! Brands Foundation, Inc. (a standalone, not-for-profit organization that is not consolidated in the Company's results) in the second quarter of 2020 related to our “Unlocking Opportunity Initiative” and costs related to our acquisition of Habit Burger Grill of $9 million.

(b)Includes charges of $5 million and $144 million in the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2020, respectively, related to the impairment of Habit Burger Grill goodwill. See Note 2.

(c)Includes changes in the value of our investment in Devyani International Limited (“Devyani”), an entity that operates KFC and Pizza Hut franchised units in India. During the quarter ended September 30, 2021, Devyani executed an initial public offering and subsequently the fair value of our investment became readily determinable. As a result, we began recording changes in fair value in Investment income (expense), net. In the quarter ended September 30, 2021, we recognized pre-tax investment income of $52 million related to changes in fair value of our investment in Devyani. See Note 13.
Also includes changes in the value of Grubhub, Inc. (“Grubhub”) common stock. For the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2020, we recognized pre-tax investment income of $8 million and $69 million, respectively, related to changes in fair value of our investment in Grubhub common stock. In the quarter ended September 30, 2020, we sold our investment in Grubhub.

(d)Includes a $28 million call premium and $6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs written off related to the redemption of the 2026 Notes during the year to date ended September 30, 2021. See Note 11.

Also includes a $26 million call premium and $6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs written off associated with the early redemption of YUM Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes due in 2024 as well as $2 million of accrued and unpaid interest associated with the period of time from prepayment of the notes with the trustee to their redemption date during the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2020.
v3.21.2
Pension Benefits (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
The components of net periodic benefit cost associated with our U.S. pension plans are as follows:

 Quarter endedYear to date
 2021202020212020
Service cost$$$$
Interest cost24 26 
Expected return on plan assets(11)(10)(32)(32)
Amortization of net loss12 11 
Amortization of prior service cost— 
Net periodic benefit cost$$$14 $14 
v3.21.2
Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt
Short-term Borrowings9/30/202112/31/2020
Current maturities of long-term debt$71 $463 
Less current portion of debt issuance costs and discounts(7)(10)
Short-term borrowings$64 $453 
Long-term Debt  
Securitization Notes$3,815 $2,869 
Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes750 1,800 
Term Loan A Facility750 431 
Term Loan B Facility1,493 1,916 
YUM Senior Unsecured Notes4,475 3,725 
Finance lease obligations67 72 
$11,350 $10,813 
Less debt issuance costs and discounts(90)(78)
Less current maturities of long-term debt(71)(463)
Long-term debt$11,189 $10,272 
v3.21.2
Derivative Instruments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Gains and losses on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges recognized in other comprehensive income and reclassifications from AOCI to earnings
Gains and losses on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges recognized in OCI and reclassifications from AOCI into Net Income:
 Quarter endedYear to date
 Gains/(Losses) Recognized in OCI (Gains)/Losses Reclassified from AOCI into Net IncomeGains/(Losses) Recognized in OCI (Gains)/Losses Reclassified from AOCI into Net Income
 2021 2020 2021 20202021 2020 2021 2020
Interest rate swaps$— $(6)$$$17 $(104)$17 $
Foreign currency contracts(2)(2)— (2)(5)
Income tax benefit/(expense)(1)(1)(1)(5)25 (3)— 
v3.21.2
Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company’s debt obligations:
9/30/202112/31/2020
Carrying ValueFair Value (Level 2)Carrying ValueFair Value (Level 2)
Securitization Notes(a)
$3,815 $3,921 $2,869 $3,015 
Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes(b)
750 796 1,800 1,890 
Term Loan A Facility(b)
750 751 431 428 
Term Loan B Facility(b)
1,493 1,495 1,916 1,907 
YUM Senior Unsecured Notes(b)
4,475 4,877 3,725 4,094 
(a)    We estimated the fair value of the Securitization Notes using market quotes and calculations. The markets in which the Securitization Notes trade are not considered active markets.
(b)    We estimated the fair value of the YUM and Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes, Term Loan A Facility and Term Loan B Facility using market quotes and calculations based on market rates.
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Fair Value
Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetLevel9/30/202112/31/2020
Assets
Foreign Currency Contracts
Prepaid expenses and other current assets$$
Other Investments
Other assets85 45 
Liabilities
Interest Rate Swaps
Accounts payable and other current liabilities44 28 
Interest Rate Swaps
Other liabilities and deferred credits77 127 
v3.21.2
Financial Statement Presentation (Details)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
restaurants
Months
operating_segments
countries_and_territiories
Rate
Number of Stores | restaurants 52,000
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates | countries_and_territiories 150
Percent Of System Units Located Outside United States | Rate 98.00%
Number of Reportable Segments | operating_segments 4
Fiscal period months standard for each quarter | Months 3
v3.21.2
Habit Burger Acquisition (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 07, 2021
USD ($)
Mar. 18, 2020
USD ($)
restaurants
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
restaurants
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
restaurants
Sep. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Mar. 17, 2021
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                      
Number of Stores | restaurants     52,000         52,000      
Acquisition of The Habit Restaurants, Inc., net of cash acquired   $ 408           $ 0 $ 408    
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments               2   $ 15  
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets   11                  
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment   111                  
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets   28                  
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets   442                  
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities   (68)                  
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Asset Acquired and Liability Assumed, Lease Obligation   (170)                  
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities   (238)                  
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net   204                  
Income tax provision     $ (77)   $ 33     22 96    
Goodwill     (650) $ (597)       (650)      
Goodwill impairment tax benefit [Member]                      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                      
Income tax provision       $ 1   $ 32          
The Habit Burger Grill [Member]                      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                      
Acquisition of The Habit Restaurants, Inc., net of cash acquired   408                  
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents   20                  
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets   96                  
Goodwill   $ (204)                 $ 60
The Habit Burger Grill [Member] | Company Owned Stores [Member]                      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                      
Number of Stores | restaurants   245                  
The Habit Burger Grill [Member] | Franchisee Owned Stores [Member]                      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                      
Number of Stores | restaurants   31                  
Dragontail Systems Limited                      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                      
Acquisition of The Habit Restaurants, Inc., net of cash acquired $ 66                    
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents 3                    
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets 11                    
Goodwill $ (57)                    
Lease Agreements [Member]                      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                      
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets   $ 196                  
Goodwill [Member]                      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]                      
Impairment expense     $ 5   $ 5   $ 139 $ 144 $ 144    
v3.21.2
Dragtontail Acquisition (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 07, 2021
Mar. 18, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2020
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Acquisition of Dragtontail Systems Limited, Net of Cash Acquired   $ 408 $ 0 $ 408  
Goodwill     $ 650   $ 597
Dragontail Systems Limited          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Acquisition of Dragtontail Systems Limited, Net of Cash Acquired $ 66        
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents 3        
Goodwill 57        
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets $ 11        
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life 7 years        
v3.21.2
Earnings Per Common Share ("EPS") (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Net Income $ 528 $ 283 $ 1,245 $ 572
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (for basic calculation) 296.0 303.0 298.0 302.0
Effect of dilutive share-based employee compensation 6.0 4.0 6.0 5.0
Weighted-average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding (for diluted calculation) 302.0 307.0 304.0 307.0
Basic EPS $ 1.78 $ 0.94 $ 4.17 $ 1.89
Diluted EPS $ 1.75 $ 0.92 $ 4.10 $ 1.86
Unexercised employee stock options and stock appreciation rights (in millions) excluded from the diluted EPS computation [1] 0.1 4.7 1.5 4.6
[1] These unexercised employee stock options and stock appreciation rights were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would have been antidilutive for the periods presented.
v3.21.2
Shareholders' Deficit (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2021
Repurchase Of Shares Of Common Stock [Line Items]          
Repurchase of shares of Common Stock, value $ 330 $ 0 $ 860 $ 0  
Value of share repurchases with trade dates during the current reporting date but with settlement dates subsequent to the current reporting date     $ 14    
Number of shares repurchased with trade dates during the current reporting date but with settlement dates subsequent to the current reporting date     100,000    
Value of shares repurchased with trade dates prior to the current reporting quarter, but settlement dates in the current quarter     $ 11    
Number of shares repurchased with trade dates prior to the current reporting quarter, but settlement dates in the current quarter     100,000    
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount 1,670   $ 1,670    
May 2021          
Repurchase Of Shares Of Common Stock [Line Items]          
Repurchase of shares of Common Stock, value     330 0  
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount 2,000   2,000    
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount 1,670   1,670    
November 2019          
Repurchase Of Shares Of Common Stock [Line Items]          
Repurchase of shares of Common Stock, value     530 [1] $ 0  
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount $ 0   $ 0   $ 1,200
Issued Common Stock          
Repurchase Of Shares Of Common Stock [Line Items]          
Shares Repurchased 2,000,000   7,348,000 0  
Repurchase of shares of Common Stock, value $ 0   $ 24    
Issued Common Stock | May 2021          
Repurchase Of Shares Of Common Stock [Line Items]          
Shares Repurchased     2,602,000 0  
Issued Common Stock | November 2019          
Repurchase Of Shares Of Common Stock [Line Items]          
Shares Repurchased     4,746,000 [1] 0  
[1] (a)    Includes the effect of $14 million in share repurchases (0.1 million shares) with trade dates on, or prior to, September 30, 2021, but cash settlement dates subsequent to September 30, 2021 and excludes the effect of $11 million in share repurchases (0.1 million shares) with trade dates on, or prior to, December 31, 2020, but cash settlement dates subsequent to December 31, 2020.
v3.21.2
Shareholders' Deficit (Details 2) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Schedule of changes in accumulated comprehensive income [Line Items]        
Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (324)   $ (411)  
Gains (losses) arising during the year classified into AOCI, net of tax (17)   56  
(Gains) losses reclassified from AOCI, net of tax 10   24  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (7) $ 36 80 $ (64)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (331)   (331)  
Translation Adjustments and Gains (Losses) From Intra-Entity Transactions of a Long-Term Nature        
Schedule of changes in accumulated comprehensive income [Line Items]        
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (165)   (182)  
Gains (losses) arising during the year classified into AOCI, net of tax (19)   (2)  
(Gains) losses reclassified from AOCI, net of tax 0   0  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (19)   (2)  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (184)   (184)  
Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits        
Schedule of changes in accumulated comprehensive income [Line Items]        
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (44)   (96)  
Gains (losses) arising during the year classified into AOCI, net of tax 2   46  
(Gains) losses reclassified from AOCI, net of tax 4   12  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 6   58  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (38)   (38)  
Derivative Instruments        
Schedule of changes in accumulated comprehensive income [Line Items]        
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (115)   (133)  
Gains (losses) arising during the year classified into AOCI, net of tax 0   12  
(Gains) losses reclassified from AOCI, net of tax 6   12  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 6   24  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (109)   $ (109)  
v3.21.2
Other (Income) Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items]          
Foreign exchange net (gain) loss and other $ (3) $ (6)   $ (14) $ (2)
Impairment and closure expense [1] 1 10   2 156
Other (income) expense (2) 4   (12) 154
Goodwill [Member]          
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items]          
Impairment expense $ 5 5 $ 139 $ 144 144
Other Intangible Assets [Member]          
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items]          
Impairment expense   $ 5     $ 11
[1] The quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2020, include charges of $5 million and $144 million, respectively, related to the impairment of Habit Burger Grill goodwill. See Note 2. The quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2020 also include charges of $5 million and $11 million, respectively, related to the write-off of software no longer being used.
v3.21.2
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
days
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Accounts and Notes Receivable [Abstract]    
Number of days from the period in which the corresponding sales occur that trade receivables are generally due | days 30  
Accounts and notes receivable, gross $ 584 $ 579
Allowance for doubtful accounts (36) (45)
Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 548 $ 534
v3.21.2
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details 2) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 2,467 $ 2,465    
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,274) (1,230)    
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,193 1,235    
Operating lease, right-of-use assets [1] 835 851    
Other assets 1,459 1,435    
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent 460 421    
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent 811 823    
Cash and cash equivalents as presented in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 1,001 730    
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents 1,311 1,024 $ 1,375 $ 768
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]        
Assets held-for-sale 27 7    
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [2] 276 258    
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities        
Assets held-for-sale 10      
Other Current Assets [Member]        
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [3] 34 36    
Franchise Incentive [Member]        
Other assets $ 164 $ 163    
[1] Non-current operating lease liabilities of $811 million and $823 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, are included in Other liabilities and deferred credits in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[2] Restricted cash within Prepaid expenses and other current assets reflects the cash related to advertising cooperatives which we consolidate that can only be used to settle obligations of the respective cooperatives and cash held in reserve for Taco Bell Securitization interest payments.
[3] Primarily trust accounts related to our self-insurance programs.
v3.21.2
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Income tax provision $ (77)     $ 33     $ 22 $ 96
Effective tax rate (17.00%)     10.50%     1.80% 14.40%
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability         $ 64      
Deferred income taxes             $ (173) $ (32)
Intra-Entity IP Transfers                
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability $ 152              
Deferred income taxes       $ 25        
Foreign Tax Authority                
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent   25.00% 19.00% 19.00%   17.00%    
v3.21.2
Revenue Recognition Accounting Policy (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Revenues $ 1,606 $ 1,448 $ 4,694 $ 3,909
Company Sales        
Revenues 513 486 1,509 1,244
Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues 716 639 2,080 1,760
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services        
Revenues 377 323 1,105 905
UNITED STATES | Company Sales        
Revenues 377 355 1,107 899
UNITED STATES | Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues 266 254 798 728
UNITED STATES | Property Revenues        
Revenues 16 15 45 46
UNITED STATES | Franchise contributions for advertising and other services        
Revenues 207 197 618 568
CHINA | Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues 77 71 229 187
Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Company Sales        
Revenues 136 131 402 345
Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues 341 281 962 755
Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Property Revenues        
Revenues 16 18 46 44
Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Franchise contributions for advertising and other services        
Revenues 170 126 487 337
KFC Global Division [Member]        
Revenues 692 586 1,999 1,561
KFC Global Division [Member] | UNITED STATES | Company Sales        
Revenues 15 14 45 43
KFC Global Division [Member] | UNITED STATES | Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues 46 44 138 126
KFC Global Division [Member] | UNITED STATES | Property Revenues        
Revenues 3 4 10 11
KFC Global Division [Member] | UNITED STATES | Franchise contributions for advertising and other services        
Revenues 7 4 20 13
KFC Global Division [Member] | CHINA | Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues 61 56 181 150
KFC Global Division [Member] | Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Company Sales        
Revenues 128 116 378 303
KFC Global Division [Member] | Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues 265 219 750 577
KFC Global Division [Member] | Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Property Revenues        
Revenues 16 17 45 42
KFC Global Division [Member] | Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Franchise contributions for advertising and other services        
Revenues 151 112 432 296
Pizza Hut Global Division [Member]        
Revenues 247 243 747 713
Pizza Hut Global Division [Member] | UNITED STATES | Company Sales        
Revenues 5 5 15 15
Pizza Hut Global Division [Member] | UNITED STATES | Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues 63 62 197 190
Pizza Hut Global Division [Member] | UNITED STATES | Property Revenues        
Revenues 2 1 4 4
Pizza Hut Global Division [Member] | UNITED STATES | Franchise contributions for advertising and other services        
Revenues 70 76 223 224
Pizza Hut Global Division [Member] | CHINA | Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues 16 15 48 37
Pizza Hut Global Division [Member] | Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Company Sales        
Revenues 8 15 24 42
Pizza Hut Global Division [Member] | Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues 66 55 185 160
Pizza Hut Global Division [Member] | Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Property Revenues        
Revenues 0 1 1 2
Pizza Hut Global Division [Member] | Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Franchise contributions for advertising and other services        
Revenues 17 13 50 39
Taco Bell Global Division [Member]        
Revenues 534 501 1,554 1,403
Taco Bell Global Division [Member] | UNITED STATES | Company Sales        
Revenues 225 218 656 610
Taco Bell Global Division [Member] | UNITED STATES | Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues 156 148 460 411
Taco Bell Global Division [Member] | UNITED STATES | Property Revenues        
Revenues 11 10 31 31
Taco Bell Global Division [Member] | UNITED STATES | Franchise contributions for advertising and other services        
Revenues 130 117 375 331
Taco Bell Global Division [Member] | CHINA | Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues 0 0 0 0
Taco Bell Global Division [Member] | Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Company Sales        
Revenues 0 0 0 0
Taco Bell Global Division [Member] | Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues 10 7 27 18
Taco Bell Global Division [Member] | Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Property Revenues        
Revenues 0 0 0 0
Taco Bell Global Division [Member] | Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Franchise contributions for advertising and other services        
Revenues 2 1 5 2
Habit Division [Member]        
Revenues 133 118 394 232
Habit Division [Member] | UNITED STATES | Company Sales        
Revenues 132 118 391 231
Habit Division [Member] | UNITED STATES | Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues 1 0 3 1
Habit Division [Member] | UNITED STATES | Property Revenues        
Revenues 0 0 0 0
Habit Division [Member] | UNITED STATES | Franchise contributions for advertising and other services        
Revenues 0 0 0 0
Habit Division [Member] | CHINA | Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues 0 0 0 0
Habit Division [Member] | Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Company Sales        
Revenues 0 0 0 0
Habit Division [Member] | Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Franchise and property revenues        
Revenues 0 0 0 0
Habit Division [Member] | Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Property Revenues        
Revenues 0 0 0 0
Habit Division [Member] | Other, Outside the U.S. and China [Member] | Franchise contributions for advertising and other services        
Revenues $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.21.2
Revenue Recognition Accounting Policy (Details 2) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Deferred Revenue $ 411 $ 415
Revenue recognized that was included in unamortized upfront fees received from franchisees at the beginning of the period (53)  
Increase for upfront fees associated with contracts that became effective during the period, net of amounts recognized as revenue during the period 52  
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) and Refranchising Gain (Loss) [Member]    
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Other [1] $ (3)  
[1] (a)    Primarily includes impact of foreign currency translation.
v3.21.2
Revenue Recognition Accounting Policy (Details 3) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Deferred Revenue $ 411 $ 415
Less than 1 year    
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Expected to be Recognized 66  
1 - 2 years    
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Expected to be Recognized 60  
2 - 3 years    
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Expected to be Recognized 56  
3 - 4 years    
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Expected to be Recognized 49  
4 - 5 years    
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Expected to be Recognized 43  
Thereafter    
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Expected to be Recognized $ 137  
v3.21.2
Reportable Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenues $ 1,606 $ 1,448   $ 4,694 $ 3,909
Operating Profit 527 471   1,637 1,021
General and Administrative Expense 253 257   689 724
Company restaurant expenses 421 399   1,230 1,046
Franchise and property expenses 31 13   81 107
Refranchising (gain) loss 1 (9)   (21) (30)
Other (income) expense 2 (4)   12 (154)
Investment (income) expense, net (51) (10)   (52) (67)
Other pension income (expense) (1) (4)   (6) (9)
Interest Income (Expense), Net (126) (161)   (416) (411)
Income Before Income Taxes 451 316   1,267 668
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs         9
Investment Income, Nonoperating       52  
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost       8  
Class A-2 Notes | Secured Debt [Member]          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost 5        
Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member]          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost   6   6 6
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt   26     26
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost       28  
Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt   2     2
General and Administrative Expense [Member]          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Cost Associated with Resource Optimization Initiative 4 32   7 32
Goodwill [Member]          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Impairment expense 5 5 $ 139 144 144
GrubHub Inc. [Member]          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Investment (income) expense, net   (8)     (69)
KFC Global Division [Member]          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenues 692 586   1,999 1,561
Operating Profit 314 278   932 655
Pizza Hut Global Division [Member]          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenues 247 243   747 713
Operating Profit 101 89   306 252
Taco Bell Global Division [Member]          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenues 534 501   1,554 1,403
Operating Profit 184 186   560 484
Habit Division [Member]          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenues 133 118   394 232
Operating Profit 1 (7)   6 (15)
Unallocated [Member]          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
General and Administrative Expense 70 81   183 229
Company restaurant expenses 0 (1)   0 0
Franchise and property expenses 0 0   0 3
Refranchising (gain) loss 1 (9)   (21) (30)
Other (income) expense $ (2) $ (4)   $ (5) (153)
Other General Expense         $ 50
v3.21.2
Pension Benefits (Details) - UNITED STATES - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Net periodic benefit cost $ 3 $ 5 $ 14 $ 14
General and Administrative Expense [Member]        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Service cost 2 2 6 6
Other pension (income) expense [Member]        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Interest cost 8 9 24 26
Expected return on plan assets (11) (10) (32) (32)
Amortization of net loss 3 4 12 11
Amortization of prior service cost $ 1 $ 0 $ 4 $ 3
v3.21.2
Short-term Borrowings and Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 02, 2021
Jun. 01, 2021
Apr. 01, 2021
Mar. 15, 2021
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Aug. 19, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent         $ 67 $ 67     $ 67     $ 72
Long-term debt and capital less obligations, including current maturities and debt issuance costs         11,350 11,350     11,350     10,813
Less Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net         (90) (90)     (90)     (78)
Long-term debt         11,189 11,189     11,189     10,272
Revolving credit facilities, three months or less, net                 0 $ 0    
Amount of basis points Term Loan A and Revolving Facility interest rate reduced by due to refinancing               0.25%        
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs                 4      
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost                 8      
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities                 328 329    
Debt Issuance Costs                 37 20    
Repayments of Debt $ 350                      
Charges Associated with Extinguishment of Debt                 28      
Short-term Debt [Line Items]                        
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities         71 71     71     463
Less current portion of debt issuance costs and discounts         (7) (7)     (7)     (10)
Short-term borrowings         64 64     64     453
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Derivative, Notional Amount                       1,550
Forward-starting interest rate swap [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Derivative, Notional Amount         1,500 1,500     1,500     1,500
Paid to Lender                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Debt Issuance Costs                 3      
Secured Debt [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Senior Notes [1]         3,815 3,815     3,815     2,869
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross         8 8     8      
Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Senior Notes [2]         $ 750 $ 750     $ 750     1,800
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage   5.25%     500.00% 500.00%     500.00%      
Repayments of Debt, Maturing in More than Three Months   $ 1,050             $ 1,050      
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed   102.625%                    
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost             $ 6   6 $ 6    
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost                 28      
Term Loan A Facility [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Long-term Debt       $ 750                
Term Loan A Facility [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Long-term Debt [2]         $ 750 $ 750     $ 750     431
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment               quarterly        
Term Loan A Facility, Repayments of Principal in Year Two and Three               0.625%        
Term Loan A Facility, Repayments of Principal in Year Four                 1.25%      
Term Loan A Facility [Member] | June 2022                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Long-term Debt       431                
Term Loan B Facility [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Long-term Debt       1,500                
Term Loan B Facility [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Long-term Debt [2]         1,493 1,493     $ 1,493     1,916
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment               quarterly        
Term Loan B, Repayment of Principal               0.25%        
Term Loan B Facility [Member] | April 2025                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Long-term Debt       1,900                
YUM Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] [Domain] | Unsecured Debt [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Senior Notes [2]         $ 4,475 4,475     4,475     $ 3,725
Debt Instrument, Debt Default, Description of Violation or Event of Default     The indenture governing the 2032 Notes contains covenants and events of default that are customary for debt securities of this type, including cross-default provisions whereby the acceleration of the maturity of any of our indebtedness in a principal amount of $100 million or more or the failure to pay the principal of such indebtedness at its stated maturity will constitute an event of default under the 2032 Notes unless such indebtedness is discharged, or the acceleration of the maturity of that indebtedness is annulled, within 30 days after notice.                  
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Revolving credit facilities, three months or less, net       1,250                
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | June 2022                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Revolving credit facilities, three months or less, net       $ 1,000                
Term Loan A Facility and Revolving Facility | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Minimum | Secured Debt [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate               0.75%        
Term Loan A Facility and Revolving Facility | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Maximum [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate               1.50%        
Term Loan A Facility and Revolving Facility | Base Rate | Minimum | Secured Debt [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate               0.00%        
Term Loan A Facility and Revolving Facility | Base Rate | Maximum [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate               0.50%        
Unsecured Notes Due March 2032                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Debt Issuance Costs                 13      
Unsecured Notes Due March 2032 | Unsecured Debt [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt     $ 1,100                  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage     4.625%                  
Unsecured Notes Due November 2021 | Unsecured Debt [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 3.75%                      
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed 100.00%                      
Class A-2-I Notes | Secured Debt [Member] | 2021                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Long-term Debt                     $ 900  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage                     1.946%  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage                     2.11%  
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date         Feb. 25, 2027              
Class A-2-I Notes | Secured Debt [Member] | 2018                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Long-term Debt                     $ 804  
Class A-2-II Notes | Secured Debt [Member] | 2021                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Long-term Debt                     $ 600  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage                     2.294%  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage                     2.42%  
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date         Feb. 25, 2029              
Class A-2-II Notes | Secured Debt [Member] | 2016                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Long-term Debt                     $ 480  
Class A-2-II Notes | Secured Debt [Member] | 2018                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Long-term Debt                     608  
Class A-2-III Notes | Secured Debt [Member] | 2021                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Long-term Debt                     $ 750  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage                     2.542%  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage                     2.64%  
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date         Aug. 25, 2031              
Class A-2-III Notes | Secured Debt [Member] | 2016                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Long-term Debt                     $ 957  
Class A-2 Notes                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Debt Issuance Costs                 $ 19      
Class A-2 Notes | Secured Debt [Member]                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost           $ 5            
Class A-2 Notes | Secured Debt [Member] | 2021                        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                        
Long-term Debt, Maturity Date         Aug. 01, 2051 Aug. 01, 2051     Aug. 01, 2051      
[1] We estimated the fair value of the Securitization Notes using market quotes and calculations. The markets in which the Securitization Notes trade are not considered active markets.
[2] We estimated the fair value of the YUM and Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes, Term Loan A Facility and Term Loan B Facility using market quotes and calculations based on market rates.
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Derivative Instruments (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months $ (43)  
Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Derivative, Maturity Date Jul. 27, 2021  
Derivative, Notional Amount   $ 1,550
Forward-starting interest rate swap [Member]    
Derivative, Maturity Date Mar. 01, 2025  
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 1,500 1,500
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Intercompany receivables and payables    
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 34 $ 39
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Derivative Instruments (Details 2) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period $ 1 $ (8) $ 17 $ (101)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, Tax (1) (1) (3) 0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, Tax 1 (2) 5 (25)
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net 9 4 17 6
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period 0 (6) 17 (104)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net (2) 2 (2) (5)
Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period $ 1 $ (2) $ 0 $ 3
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Fair Value Disclosures (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
restaurants
Rate
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
restaurants
Rate
Mar. 15, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments $ 44      
Investment Owned, at Fair Value $ 83 $ 83   $ 31
Investment Income, Nonoperating   $ 52    
Number of Stores | restaurants 52,000 52,000    
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | Rate 5.00% 5.00%    
Number of Stores Refranchised        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Number of Stores | restaurants 60 60    
Term Loan A Facility [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Debt obligations, excluding capital leases, carrying amount     $ 750  
Term Loan B Facility [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Debt obligations, excluding capital leases, carrying amount     $ 1,500  
Secured Debt [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Senior Notes, Noncurrent [1] $ 3,815 $ 3,815   2,869
Secured Debt [Member] | Securitization Notes [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt, Fair Value [1] 3,921 3,921   3,015
Secured Debt [Member] | Term Loan A Facility [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Debt obligations, excluding capital leases, carrying amount [2] 750 750   431
Secured Debt [Member] | Term Loan A Facility [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt, Fair Value [2] 751 751   428
Secured Debt [Member] | Term Loan B Facility [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Debt obligations, excluding capital leases, carrying amount [2] 1,493 1,493   1,916
Secured Debt [Member] | Term Loan B Facility [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt, Fair Value [2] 1,495 1,495   1,907
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Senior Notes, Noncurrent [2] 750 750   1,800
Unsecured Debt [Member] | Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt, Fair Value [2] 796 796   1,890
Unsecured Debt [Member] | YUM Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] [Domain]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Senior Notes, Noncurrent [2] 4,475 4,475   3,725
Unsecured Debt [Member] | YUM Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] [Domain] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Long-term Debt, Fair Value [2] 4,877 4,877   4,094
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset 1 1   1
Other Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure 85 85   45
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability 44 44   28
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]        
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability $ 77 $ 77   $ 127
[1] We estimated the fair value of the Securitization Notes using market quotes and calculations. The markets in which the Securitization Notes trade are not considered active markets.
[2] We estimated the fair value of the YUM and Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes, Term Loan A Facility and Term Loan B Facility using market quotes and calculations based on market rates.
v3.21.2
Contingencies (Details)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]  
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Events that Would Cause Temporary Difference to be Taxable, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries As a result of an audit by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for fiscal years 2013 through 2015, on October 13, 2021, we received a Notice of Proposed Adjustment (“NPA”) from the IRS for the 2014 fiscal year relating to a series of reorganizations we undertook during that year in connection with the business realignment of our corporate and management reporting structure along brand lines. The IRS asserts that these reorganizations involved taxable distributions of approximately $6.0 billion. We expect to receive the Revenue Agent’s Report (“RAR”) including the IRS’s calculation of the tax assessment in early 2022. The amount of additional tax that may be asserted by the IRS in the RAR cannot be quantified at this time; however, based on the NPA, the amount of additional tax to be proposed is expected to be material. We disagree with the IRS’s position as asserted in the NPA and intend to contest it vigorously by filing a protest disputing on multiple grounds any proposed taxes and proceeding to the IRS Office of Appeals.The final resolution of this matter is uncertain, but the Company believes that it is more likely than not the Company’s tax position will be sustained; therefore no reserve is recorded with respect to this matter. An unfavorable resolution of this matter could have a material, adverse impact on our consolidated Financial Statements in future periods.
Property Lease Guarantee [Member]  
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]  
Year longest lease expires 2065
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure $ 400
Guarantee Obligations Maximum Exposure At Present Value $ 350
v3.21.2
Contingencies (Details 2)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Litigation, Nature On January 29, 2020, the Special Director issued an order imposing a penalty on YRIPL and certain former directors of approximately Indian Rupee 11 billion, or approximately $150 million. Of this amount, $145 million relates to the alleged failure to invest a total of $80 million in India within an initial seven-year period. We have been advised by external counsel that the order is flawed and have filed a writ petition with the Delhi High Court, which granted an interim stay of the penalty order on March 5, 2020. The stay order remains in effect and the next hearing is now scheduled for November 24, 2021. We deny liability and intend to continue vigorously defending this matter. We do not consider the risk of any significant loss arising from this order to be probable.