Yum! Brands
I am excited for the prospects of this company primarily based on two factors: international growth and the rebound of Taco Bell in the U.S.
Continuing growth in 2012
Yum! Brands recent success has been driven by its staggering growth in China. It has built a staggering 5.2% market share in fast food, more than double chief rival McDonald's
Yum! Brands hopes that past performance in China is an indicator of future success in India. The company has announced plans to spend $150 million to reach 1,000 stores in India by 2015. It further expects that revenue in India will reach $1 billion by 2015 as well. In preparing for this expected performance, the company has decided to report the second-most populous country as a separate segment going forward, allowing the company and investors alike to track the growth of the company in India.
Taco Bell begins to rebound
Taco Bell is in a prolonged slump in the U.S. One contributing factor is the negative feedback as a result of numerous lawsuits questioning the contents of the restaurant's meat filling. Nevertheless, the company has big plans for 2012, beginning with a partnership with PepsiCo's
With Taco Bell making up about 60% of U.S. sales, it is important for the company to recover fully from the meat lawsuits. Taco Bell has responded by placing their sights on fellow fast-food slinger Chipotle Mexican Grill
An American company with international exposure
With strong performance in the most populous countries in the world, and the recovery of an iconic American brand, Yum! Brands is poised to continue its recent performance. It is for these reasons that I have made a bullish CAPScall on the company, but it also the reason why it is included in our new free report "3 American Companies Set to Dominate the World." To find out the other two options to add an international flair to your portfolio, download a copy today!