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Yum China's $1.2bn Pizza Hut purchase draws cool response from investors

Yum China has agreed to acquire the mainland China operations of Pizza Hut from Yum Brands for $1.2 billion. The deal comes as part of a broader restructuring of the brand, with U.S. private equity firm LongRange Capital purchasing the remaining portion of the business for $1.5 billion.

Food & Beverage

Move marks latest spinoff of an iconic US chain in China's subdued consumer market

Yum China is acquiring the mainland China operations of Pizza Hut from Yum Brands for $1.2 billion, while U.S. private equity firm LongRange Capital is buying the remainder of the business for $1.5 billion. (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)

KENJI KAWASE

June 17, 2026 14:10 JST

Updated on June 17, 2026 18:04 JST

TOKYO -- Yum China, the largest restaurant chain operator in the world's No. 2 economy, has agreed to pay $1.2 billion to acquire the mainland Pizza Hut business it already runs.

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Yum China's $1.2bn Pizza Hut purchase draws cool response from investors

Yum China has agreed to acquire the mainland China operations of Pizza Hut from Yum Brands for $1.2 billion. The deal comes as part of a broader restructuring of the brand, with U.S. private equity firm LongRange Capital purchasing the remaining portion of the business for $1.5 billion.

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