Yum China Holdings Inc. reported third quarter 2025 results with system sales growth of 4% year over year and same-store sales growth of 1%. The company recorded an operating profit of $400 million, representing an 8% year over year increase in core operating profit. Restaurant margin reached 17.3%, up 0.3 percentage points from the prior year. Yum China added 536 net new stores in the quarter, bringing the total store count to 17,514. KFC achieved system sales growth of 5% year over year, same-store sales growth of 2%, and opened 402 net new stores for a total of 12,640 stores. Pizza Hut surpassed 4,000 total stores. The company continued to expand through flexible store formats and franchising, with accelerated innovation in menu offerings and digital engagement.