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Yum!
4.1
based on 289 Reviews
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Company Summary
Yum! Brands operates a vast network of restaurants globally, focusing on food service efficiency and franchise growth across leading brands.
Overall Rating
4.1/5
based on 289 reviews

5% above
industry average

Highly rated for
Company culture, Job security, Work-life balance
Work Policy

Hybrid
64% employees reported

Monday to Friday
44% employees reported

Flexible timing
79% employees reported

Within city
38% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
28 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
24 employees reported
Free meal
12 employees reported
Professional degree assistance
10 employees reported
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About Yum!
Founded in1997 (28 yrs old)
India Employee Count501-1k
Global Employee Count5k-10k
HeadquartersColonel Sanders Lane, Louisville, United States (USA)
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Websiteyum.com
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Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, has over 49,000 restaurants in more than 145 countries and territories primarily operating the company’s restaurant brands – KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell – global leaders of the chicken, pizza and Mexican-style food categories. Worldwide, the Yum! Brands system opens over eight new restaurants per day on average, making it a leader in global retail development. In 2018, Yum! Brands was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and ranked among the top 100 Best Corporate Citizens by Corporate Responsibility Magazine. In 2019, Yum! Brands was named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the second consecutive year.
Since our spin-off from PepsiCo in 1997, we’ve become a truly global company led by over 2,000 world-class franchisees. In 2016, we successfully spun off our China business as an independent, publicly traded company and announced our Recipe for Growth, our multi-year growth strategy to become more focused, more franchised and more efficient.
Our Recipe for Growth strategy includes four growth drivers and is the foundation on which our sustainable, long-term results are built. These drivers will allow us to keep our promises to serve delicious food, make our food accessible to customers, give employees a place to grow and make a difference, offer opportunities for franchisees and deliver strong returns and long-term value. These growth capabilities are the key drivers of same-store sales and net-new unit growth and serve as our guiding principles in all business decisions.
Mission: To Build the Defining Global Company that Feeds the World.
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Yum! Ratings
based on 289 reviews
Overall Rating
4.1/5
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4.1
Company culture
4.0
Job security
4.0
Work-life balance
3.9
Salary
3.7
Skill development
3.6
Work satisfaction
3.5
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Yum! is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 289 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Yum!
based on 258 reviews
4.0
Rated by 41 Women
Rated 4.2 for Company culture and 4.0 for Work-life balance
4.2
Rated by 217 Men
Rated 4.2 for Company culture and 4.1 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at Yum!
based on 25 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
64%
Permanent work from home
20%
Work from office
16%
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Overall Rating | 4.1/5 based on 289 reviews | 4.2/5 based on 1.4k reviews | 4.2/5 based on 1.3k reviews | 4.1/5 based on 1.3k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Company culture Work-life balance Job security | Skill development Job security Company culture | Skill development Job security Company culture | Skill development Job security Company culture |
Critically Rated for | No critically rated category | No critically rated category | No critically rated category | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 64% employees reported | Work from office 70% employees reported | Work from office 84% employees reported | Work from office 89% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.0 Good rated by 41 women | 3.9 Good rated by 223 women | 4.0 Good rated by 164 women | 3.8 Good rated by 267 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.2 Good rated by 217 men | 4.2 Good rated by 982 men | 4.2 Good rated by 987 men | 4.1 Good rated by 917 men |
Job security | 4.0 Good | 4.1 Good | 4.1 Good | 4.0 Good |
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Yum! Salaries
Yum! salaries have received with an average score of 3.9 out of 5 by 289 employees.
Restaurant General Manager
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₹4 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr
Shift Manager
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr
Data Engineer
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₹6.1 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr
Assistant Restaurant Manager
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₹3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
Senior Data Scientist
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₹15.4 L/yr - ₹23.7 L/yr
Lead Data Engineer
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₹21 L/yr - ₹26.3 L/yr
Deputy Manager
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₹8.9 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr
UI and UX Lead
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₹13.8 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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₹15.8 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
HR Manager
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₹20 L/yr - ₹25.5 L/yr
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Voice AI Funding Surges 8X as Businesses Humanize Chatbots
- Voice-based artificial intelligence (AI) agents are advancing rapidly, outperforming call centers and replacing human labor in various industries.
- AI interpreting, responding to, and acting on voiced queries with accuracy due to voice programmability through AI.
- Voice AI enables businesses to interact with customers 24/7 and could become the primary mode of AI interaction for consumers.
- Voice shopping is gaining popularity, with Gen Z leading at 30.4% and voice AI startups raising $2.1 billion in funding last year.
- Advances in voice AI models, like OpenAI's Realtime API, have driven growth in various use cases, with AI agents performing as well as or better than humans.
- Companies like Yum! Brands and Jersey Mike’s are implementing voice AI solutions for call centers and customer ordering.
- Recent improvements in AI infrastructure for voice, affordability, and conversational quality have propelled voice AI into various business applications.
- Voice AI remains a key aspect of enterprise platforms, handling tasks from FAQs to appointments and initial screenings.
- Despite hurdles like reputational risk, voice AI's capabilities continue to evolve, with AI agents potentially performing independent tasks in the future.
- The rapid growth in voice AI funding signals a significant shift as businesses increasingly humanize their chatbots and embrace voice communication.
Pymnts | 5 Jun, 2025

Devyani International Q4 Results: KFC Operator's Loss Narrows
- Devyani International Ltd., India's largest franchisee for Yum! Brands, including Pizza Hut, KFC, and Costa Coffee, narrowed its net loss to Rs 16.76 crore in the March quarter of fiscal year 2025, showing a significant improvement.
- The quick service restaurant operator also reported a 15.8% increase in revenue from operations, reaching Rs 1,212.6 crore, and added 257 new stores during the financial year 2025.
- For the entire financial year ending March 2025, Devyani International's consolidated net loss reduced to Rs 6.9 crore, with total consolidated income surging by 39% to Rs 4,988.04 crore.
- Chairperson Ravi Jaipuria credited the strong performance to strategic acquisitions and expansions, including the recent acquisition of Sky Gate Hospitality, parent company of the 'Biryani By Kilo' brand.
Bloomberg Quint | 23 May, 2025

Goldman Sachs shares 20 'rising star' stocks that a growing number of hedge funds are betting on
- Hedge funds shifted focus from the Magnificent Seven to other stocks in Q1, according to Goldman Sachs.
- Goldman Sachs identified 20 stocks with increased hedge fund interest in Q1, suggesting potential outperformance.
- The 20 identified stocks span sectors like utilities, financials, and consumer discretionary, with an average market cap of $17 billion.
- Some notable stocks with rising hedge fund interest include Yum! Brands, Sempra, Kinder Morgan, and BlackRock.
Insider | 22 May, 2025
Warnings on Cleveland-Cliffs, Chevron, and Wendy's
- Investors are advised to be cautious with the mining sector following the V-shaped recovery in the stock market, post 'Liberation Day.'
- Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) announced the indefinite idling of three steel mills, impacting around 950 workers, leading to ongoing selling pressure on CLF stock.
- Chevron (CVX) shares are close to a 52-week low despite reporting a revenue decline of 2.3% year-over-year. The stock remains attractive due to strong management, expected to recover with rebounding oil prices.
- Wendy's (WEN) faces the risk of dropping below its 52-week low after cutting its dividend by 44%. Investors may consider other well-established restaurant chains like McDonald’s, Chipotle, Starbucks, DoorDash, and Yum Brands for potential investments.
Baystreet | 5 May, 2025

From Kitchen to Drive-Thru: How Yum! Brands Is Accelerating Restaurant Innovation With AI
- Yum! Brands is accelerating restaurant innovation with AI, partnering with NVIDIA to deploy AI solutions in 500 restaurants this year.
- AI is being used to optimize sales forecasts, inventory management, and kitchen operations at Yum! Brands, improving efficiency and reducing food waste.
- Yum! Brands is exploring AI solutions for drive-thru traffic analysis, order taking, and staff optimization to enhance service speed and accuracy.
- The introduction of Byte by Yum!, an AI-powered platform, aims to simplify restaurant operations and offer AI-accelerated ordering for an improved customer experience.
Nvidia | 30 Apr, 2025

Devyani International to acquire majority stake in 'Biryani by Kilo'
- Devyani International Ltd (DIL) will acquire a majority stake in Sky Gate Hospitality, which operates 'Biryani by Kilo'.
- The acquisition price and number of shares were not disclosed.
- DIL is a fast-growing QSR chain operator and the largest franchisee for Yum Brands in India.
- As of December 31, 2024, DIL had over 900 KFC stores and over 580 Pizza Hut stores in India, Nepal, and Nigeria.
HinduBusinessLine | 22 Apr, 2025

More KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut locations will get AI-powered drive-thru ordering
- Yum! Brands is rolling out an AI chatbot for drive-thru ordering at 500 Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC locations.
- The AI chatbot, developed in partnership with Nvidia, aims to provide a more natural and seamless ordering experience.
- Wendy's and McDonald's have also shown interest in implementing AI-driven drive-thru ordering systems.
- Customers have the option to order ahead using the mobile app to avoid potential errors from AI-driven ordering systems.
Mashable | 23 Mar, 2025

In Taco Bell’s Drive-Thru, AI Might Be Taking Your Order Soon
- Yum! Brands has partnered with NVIDIA to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into its fast-food operations.
- The initiative aims to enhance efficiency and personalize customer experiences at drive-thrus and call centers.
- NVIDIA's AI voice agents can process complex orders and suggest add-ons, while computer vision technology helps analyze drive-thru traffic and improve speed.
- Yum! plans to have AI-powered systems in 500 restaurants by the second quarter of 2025.
Eweek | 21 Mar, 2025

Nvidia partnership to expand AI use in KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell restaurants
- Nvidia and Yum! Brands, owner of Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut, have partnered to accelerate AI adoption in restaurants.
- The strategic partnership aims to deploy multiple AI solutions in 500 restaurants, starting in the second quarter of 2025.
- The AI technology will be used for voice ordering, drive-thru traffic analysis, and generating customized recommendations for managers.
- Yum's AI agents will also handle phone orders in call centers during peak times.
TechSpot | 19 Mar, 2025

Nvidia's partnership with Taco Bell means AI could soon do more than take your drive-thru order
- Nvidia and Taco Bell have partnered to use AI for drive-thru orders.
- Yum! Brands plans to roll out voice ordering to about 500 restaurants starting next quarter.
- AI could suggest menu items based on the number of cars waiting in the drive-thru, improving speed of service.
- Improvement in voice AI's accuracy is essential to ensure a successful experience for customers and team members.
Insider | 19 Mar, 2025
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Yum! FAQs
When was Yum! founded?
Yum! was founded in 1997. The company has been operating for 28 years primarily in the Hospitality sector.
Where is the Yum! headquarters located?
Yum! is headquartered in Colonel Sanders Lane, Louisville.
How many employees does Yum! have in India?
Yum! currently has more than 800+ employees in India. Food, Beverage & Hospitality department appears to have the highest employee count in Yum! based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Yum! have good work-life balance?
Yum! has a work-life balance rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 86% employees rated Yum! 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Yum! work-life balance reviews for more details.
Is Yum! good for career growth?
Career growth at Yum! is rated fairly well, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.5. 86% employees rated Yum! 4 or above, while 14% employees rated it 3 or below on promotions / appraisal. Though the sentiment is mixed for career growth, majority employees have rated it positively. We recommend reading Yum! promotions / appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Yum!?
Working at Yum! comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for company culture, job security and work life balance. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, work satisfaction and skill development, based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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