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title: "Yum China Lifts Profit and Expands Network as Delivery and Membership Surge in 2025"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/277350817.md"
description: "Yum China Holdings reported a 4% revenue growth to $11.8 billion in 2025, driven by system sales growth and a rise in same-store sales. The company added 1,706 new stores, reaching 18,101 locations, and increased its KFC and Pizza Hut membership to over 590 million. Operating profit rose 11%, with an 8% increase in diluted EPS. Delivery sales grew by 25%, accounting for 48% of total sales. Yum China returned $1.5 billion to shareholders, reflecting confidence in its cash generation and growth prospects."
datetime: "2026-03-01T10:47:09.000Z"
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# Yum China Lifts Profit and Expands Network as Delivery and Membership Surge in 2025

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The latest announcement is out from Yum China Holdings ( (YUMC) ).

Yum China reported 4% year-on-year revenue growth to $11.8 billion in 2025, supported by 4% system sales growth and a 1% rise in same-store sales. The company expanded aggressively, adding 1,706 net new stores to reach 18,101 locations by year-end, and continued to deepen its customer base with total KFC and Pizza Hut membership surpassing 590 million and active members rising 13%.

Profitability improved, with operating profit up 11% and operating margin and restaurant margin each widening by 60 basis points, while diluted EPS climbed 8%. Yum China also ramped up its delivery-driven, digitally enabled model, with delivery accounting for 48% of sales after 25% growth, and returned $1.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, underscoring confidence in its cash generation and long-term growth trajectory.

**More about Yum China Holdings**

Yum China Holdings, Inc. operates quick-service and casual dining restaurants in China under leading brands such as KFC and Pizza Hut. The company focuses on the Chinese consumer market with a mix of company-operated and franchised stores, emphasizing digital engagement, delivery services, and a large membership ecosystem to drive recurring traffic and sales.

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