Yum! Brands, Inc. is a global fast food company that operates the brands KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. In 2012, the company released its annual report, which outlined its financial performance and business strategies for the year.
One of the key highlights of the 2012 annual report was the company's strong financial performance. Yum! Brands reported revenue of $13.1 billion for the year, a 5% increase from the previous year. This growth was driven by strong sales at the company's international locations, particularly in China, where Yum! Brands saw a 13% increase in sales. The company also experienced growth in its domestic market, with a 3% increase in sales at its KFC and Pizza Hut locations in the United States.
In addition to its financial performance, the annual report also discussed the company's strategic initiatives for the coming year. One of the key areas of focus was expanding the company's presence in emerging markets. Yum! Brands announced plans to open hundreds of new restaurants in countries like India, Indonesia, and Russia in order to tap into the growing demand for fast food in these markets.
Another key focus for the company was improving the quality and sustainability of its products. Yum! Brands announced plans to source more of its ingredients from local suppliers and to use more sustainable cooking methods in its restaurants. The company also announced a partnership with the World Wildlife Fund to help protect forests and improve the sustainability of its supply chain.
Overall, the 2012 annual report for Yum! Brands demonstrated the company's strong financial performance and outlined its plans for future growth and innovation. The company's focus on expanding into emerging markets and improving the sustainability of its products demonstrated its commitment to staying competitive in a rapidly changing industry.
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We showed the world our huge heart in the aftermath of some horrible natural disasters; we brought some big new products to the market and touched people with a reminder of our heritage. By working together to grow our great People and our great Brand, well con-tinue to beat year-ago results and make 2006 our best year yet. Our franchisees also frequently depend upon financing from banks and other financial institutions in order to construct and open new restaurants. Weve got the greatest people in the world, creating, selling and delivering the greatest, most innovative, sumptu-ous pizzas in the world. We are the undeniable leader in this booming country. For this we are largely indebted to PepsiCo who, prior to our spin-off in 1997, invested 40 years and billions of dollars to establish the global network we inherited.
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