"As a result of adverse publicity from the poultry supply situation in mid-December, China KFC sales experienced a sharp decline, " David Novak, chief executive of Yum said in a statement.
February same store sales actually inched up 2% in China, on the back of flat numbers at KFC and a 13% surge in Pizza Hut, as Chinese consumers ramped up purchases around the Lunar New Year.
If an NBA team seriously considers Louisville asa destination, it is anticipated that the company responsible for KFC will pony up the requisite capital again to make the deal extra spicy.
Yum Brands, owner of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell restaurants, has reported a dip in fourth quarter profits asa food safety scare hurt its sales in China.