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For global brands, pulling out of Russia isn't a yes-or-no question

Mar 8, 2022
Logistics, business models and a fear of Russians' reactions are all factors.
The Kremlin's towers are reflected in the window of a McDonald's restaurant in Moscow. The chain said Tuesday that it would temporarily close its Russian locations.
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The changing tastes of China's consumer class

Oct 20, 2015
Chinese consumers are looking beyond KFC and Pizza Hut for dining experiences.

In the long run, fast food beat out Pepsi

Oct 6, 2015
A look at how Yum! Brands has grown since its spinoff from PepsiCo 18 years ago.

Bird flu scare in China: Bad news for KFC

Apr 8, 2013
As cases of a new strain of bird flu spread across the Shanghai region, fast food chains like KFC are taking a hit to their bottom line.