Why Did Pepsi Spin-off Yum

PepsiCo decided earlier this year to cut its two-decade-old ties to the restaurant business so it could concentrate on its more profitable soft drink and snack foods businesses. It gave shares in the restaurant company to PepsiCo stockholders.

When did Pepsi buy Yum Brands?

The merger was finalized on May 8, 2002, and the name change became effective on May 22, 2002 On June 6, 2002, Yum! executed a two-for-one stock split.

When did Yum Pizza Hut?

PepsiCo acquired Pizza Hut in November 1977. Twenty years later, Pizza Hut (alongside Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken) were spun off by PepsiCo on May 30, 1997, and all three restaurant chains became part of a new company named Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. The company assumed the name of Yum!