As a company, Yum! is committed to championing and elevating women in leadership, which is why we are honored to be a longstanding member of the Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF). In addition, we are particularly proud to see our Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer Tracy Skeans serving as Chair of WFF’s Board of Directors after years of dedicated service to the organization and the industry.

WFF’s annual Leadership Conference took place recently, and the theme was “Limitless Inspiration,” which is fitting because we are constantly inspired by Tracy and the incredible women of Yum! Brands, KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill who are paving the way for a more equitable future.

During the conference, Tracy Skeans also spoke with Nation’s Restaurant News about how people inspire her, Yum!’s talent development efforts and equity and inclusion in the restaurant industry.

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About Yum! Brands, Inc.
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, has over 52,000 restaurants in more than 150 countries and territories, operating the Company’s brands – KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell – global leaders of the chicken, pizza and Mexican-style food categories. The Company’s family of brands also includes The Habit Burger Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2021, Yum! Brands was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and was ranked on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies.

Yum! Brands

Yum! Brands

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 60,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the Mexican-inspired food, chicken and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders and 3BL’s list of 100 Best Corporate Citizens. In 2025, the Company was recognized among TIME magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders. In addition, Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top 25 of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2025, with Taco Bell securing the No. 1 spot for the fifth consecutive year.

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