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Yum! Brands has completed its Pizza Hut exit, lifting third-quarter GAAP earnings with a US$1.7 billion pretax gain. Beneath that windfall, KFC delivered strong expansion while Taco Bell's US sales weakened sharply.

Collins Foods posted record FY26 revenue and underlying profit, exited Taco Bell to focus on KFC growth, and outlined ambitious expansion plans in Germany and Australia.

Collins Foods delivered record FY26 revenue and underlying profit, declaring a 15c fully franked final dividend while exiting Taco Bell to sharpen focus on KFC expansion in Australia and Europe.

Collins Foods has expanded its German presence by acquiring eight KFC restaurants in Bavaria, increasing its portfolio by 50% and strengthening its growth strategy in Europe.

Collins Foods has formalised a settlement deed to resolve a long-running employee class action over 10-minute rest breaks, with Federal Court approval still pending.

Collins Foods has agreed to transfer 20 of its 27 Australian Taco Bell restaurants to a new partnership involving Taco Bell’s parent company, marking a decisive step in its strategic exit from the brand.

Collins Foods has reported record half-year results driven by strong revenue growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence across its Australian and European markets. The company also raised its profit guidance and declared a higher interim dividend.

Collins Foods Limited has reported record half-year revenues of $750.3 million, with underlying net profit after tax surging 29.5%. The company’s operational improvements and expansion in Europe underpin an upgraded FY26 outlook.

Collins Foods Limited reported solid half-year growth with revenue up 6.6% and net profit rising 12.7%, driven by strong performance in its KFC operations across Australia and Europe. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 13 cents per share, while navigating increased provisions linked to wage compliance and ongoing class action litigation.

Restaurant Brands New Zealand’s Independent Directors unanimously recommend shareholders accept Finaccess Restauración’s NZ$5.05 per share takeover offer, citing significant premium and risk mitigation despite the offer being below assessed valuation.

Collins Foods delivered record $1.5 billion revenue in FY25, pivoting to focus on KFC growth in Australia and Germany while exiting Taco Bell. Despite impairments and wage remediation costs, the company targets strong profit growth in FY26.

Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited posted record group store sales of NZD 703.2 million for the first half of 2025, driven by strong growth in Hawaii and new store openings in New Zealand. However, profit margins came under pressure from rising costs, leading to a 5.6% drop in net profit after tax.