Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) is the largest restaurant operator in the world's most populous country. Boasting over 7,500 locations consisting mainly of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants, the company still has a long runway of growth ahead of it as China's middle class continues to grow.
When Yum China was spun off of former parent company Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) last fall, one of the value propositions for the separation was increased flexibility to adapt menus to local taste. That strategy will be a key ingredient to success as the company expands, and rivals like McDonald's compete for market share.
Here are three menu items tailored to the Chinese market that you won't see at your local KFC, Pizza Hut, or Taco Bell.
KFC Red Bean PieVisitors to a China-based KFC will be familiar with many menu items: buckets of the Colonel's Original Recipe with sides like corn, mashed potatoes, and gravy. If you want something a little different, you can try the chicken with Thai spice seasoning.
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