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Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Yum! Brands Announces Q2 2025 Earnings and Conference Call Details
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) will release its second quarter financial results on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. ET with a conference call to review the company's financial performance and strategies at 8:15 a.m. ET. The number is 404/975-4839 for U.S. callers, 833/950-0062 for Canada callers, and +1/929-526-1599 for all other international callers, conference ID 362231. The event will be webcast live and can be accessed through the Yum! Brands website at The Q&A session of this conference call is limited to analysts only. Members of the media may direct their questions to the contact number below. The call will be available for playback beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET August 5, 2025 through August 12, 2025. To access the playback, dial 866/813-9403 in the U.S., 226/828-7578 in Canada, and +1/929-458-6194 for all other international callers, conference ID 252965. The webcast and the playback can be accessed by visiting Yum! Brands' website, and selecting 'Q2 2025 Yum! Brands, Inc. Earnings Call.' Please see the Yum! Brands website at for the 2025 reporting calendar. Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 61,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company's concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-inspired food 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 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, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut led Entrepreneur's Top Global Franchises 2024 list and were ranked in the first 25 of Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500, with Taco Bell securing the No. 1 spot in North America for the fifth consecutive year. Category: Financial
USA Today
a day ago
- Business
- USA Today
Wahlburgers closes 79 locations nationwide in 2025 shake-up
Wahlburgers has closed nearly 80 locations this year, dipping to 34 restaurants nationwide. The burger chain founded by actor Mark Wahlberg and his brothers, Donnie and Paul, simultaneously closed 79 locations earlier this year that were in Hy-Vee grocery stores, Eat This, Not That reported earlier this month, ending an agreement that started in 2017. Wahlburgers CEO Randy Sharpe told Nation's Restaurant News that the closures affected food court kiosks at the Iowa-based chain. "It's not a full-service restaurant, and it wasn't a significant revenue driver for either side,' Sharpe told the publication. Here's what to know. Where are Hy-Vee stores located? Hy-Vee operates 302 stores in Iowa and seven states near it, according to the web scraping tool ScrapeHero. Iowa has the most in the U.S. with 151 locations. Other locations include the rest of the Midwest and the Southern region of the country, too. Mark Wahlberg owns Chevrolet, Buick and GMC auto dealerships Wahlburgers isn't Mark Wahlberg's only business interest. The former rapper known in the 1990s for Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch also owns several auto dealerships in the Buckeye State. Mark Wahlberg has Chevrolet dealerships in various parts of Ohio, including Columbus, Worthington and Avon, as well as a Buick GMC dealership in Columbus. The dealership websites prominently feature a photo of the Hollywood actor. But wait, there's more Wahlberg launched a Mexican-inspired restaurant, Flecha Cantina, in bustling Las Vegas late last year. He's also a co-owner and brand ambassador for Flecha Azul Tequila, which he partnered with in 2022. Wahlberg made his mark in the fashion industry as well, becoming a co-founder and owner of Municipal clothing. The lifestyle brand blends athleisure apparel with streetwear flair and launched in 2020.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taco Cabana President Announces Margarita Contest. Guests Invited to Help Create the Next Great Margarita Flavor in Celebration of National Tequila Day
SAN ANTONIO, July 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Taco Cabana®, a celebrated fast-casual Mexican-inspired dining chain for nearly 50 years, is commemorating National Tequila Day on July 24 by raising a margarita glass and toasting to customers with several guest-friendly promotions. Taco Cabana will offer value-priced margaritas all day for $1.50 at every location throughout Texas. Made with Casa Alta, a 100% blue agave, additive-free tequila, the refreshingly flavorful cocktails are the perfect way to say salud while enjoying National Tequila Day with Taco Cabana's legendary tacos, fajitas, chips & queso and more. Taco Cabana will also honor the day by launching a unique competition for aspiring mixologists to help create the brand's next amazing margarita flavor. Brand President and COO Ulyses Camacho invites fans across Texas to submit their own unique margarita creations for a chance to win the ultimate tequila lover's getaway: an immersive trip to the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, the birthplace of tequila, to explore the heart and soul of tequila making firsthand. "Tequila is part of Taco Cabana's soul. It's embedded in our culture, our cocktails, and our guest experience. Our competition to help create the next amazing Taco Cabana margarita flavor is much more than a contest. It gives everyone who enters an invitation to be part of our brand story, and it promises an opportunity to experience and celebrate everything our margaritas represent," said Camacho. "Our lucky grand prize winners will receive a trip that's truly extraordinary, because there's nothing more memorable than traveling to the heart of tequila country to see how it's made, connect with the historic culture behind it, and get to know the authentic soul of Taco Cabana." Open to all Texas residents 21 and older, the online contest to help create the next great Taco Cabana margarita flavor runs through from July 24 to August 10, with weekly prizes that include Taco Cabana gift cards and free Taco Cabana food for a year. Three (3) grand prize winners and a guest will travel to Jalisco, Mexico, the global epicenter of premier tequila, to experience firsthand the art of producing world-class tequila. They will enjoy a private tour of agave fields in the highlands of Jalisco and a behind-the-scenes look at the artisanal distillation and aging process of blue agave tequila. Exclusive tastings and one-on-one sessions with local tequileros and distillery experts also are included in the unforgettable grand prize. Interested participants can visit and provide a description of their ideal margarita recipe, which can include up to eight ingredients along with either photos or videos of their creations. The concoctions will be judged by a panel of Taco Cabana beverage experts with winners notified on August 18 and publicly announced on August 25. "National Tequila Day isn't an ordinary observance for Taco Cabana; it's a celebration of a key ingredient in our brand story, which is why we've giving customers the opportunity to engage more deeply with us in several guest-friendly ways," added Camacho. "From seasonal varieties and limited-time offers to traditional favorites and signature classics, our delicious margaritas are a significant part of our legacy – just like the high-quality tequila that gives them our famous kick." Taco Cabana's National Tequila Day campaign to discover its next margarita flavor is being supported by valued brand partner Performance Food Group (PFG). Taco Cabana's ongoing relationship with PFG is foundational to bringing bold, authentic and innovative guest experiences to life. All Taco Cabana menu items are available for dine-in, drive-thru, mobile ordering and delivery at all locations throughout Texas. For more information or to find a location near you, visit About Taco Cabana Founded in 1978, Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of YTC Enterprises, LLC, offers Mexican-inspired food including breakfast, lunch and dinner tacos, dozen taco boxes, fajitas, quesadillas, burritos, freshly made flour tortillas and a selection of made-from-scratch salsas and sauces. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of bottled beer and signature tequila margaritas, patio dining, drive-thru windows, curbside pickup and delivery. Taco Cabana operates nearly 150 company-owned restaurants in Texas and is actively seeking multi-unit franchise partners who are passionate about introducing the successful legacy brand in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee markets. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact Kristyna OttoPowerhouse+ 949.261.2216
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Taco Cabana President Announces Margarita Contest. Guests Invited to Help Create the Next Great Margarita Flavor in Celebration of National Tequila Day
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Taco Cabana®, a celebrated fast-casual Mexican-inspired dining chain for nearly 50 years, is commemorating National Tequila Day on July 24 by raising a margarita glass and toasting to customers with several guest-friendly promotions. Taco Cabana will offer value-priced margaritas all day for $1.50 at every location throughout Texas. Made with Casa Alta, a 100% blue agave, additive-free tequila, the refreshingly flavorful cocktails are the perfect way to say salud while enjoying National Tequila Day with Taco Cabana's legendary tacos, fajitas, chips & queso and more. Taco Cabana President Announces Margarita Contest. Guests Invited to Help Create the Next Great Margarita Flavor in Celebration of National Tequila Day. Taco Cabana will also honor the day by launching a unique competition for aspiring mixologists to help create the brand's next amazing margarita flavor. Brand President and COO Ulyses Camacho invites fans across Texas to submit their own unique margarita creations for a chance to win the ultimate tequila lover's getaway: an immersive trip to the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, the birthplace of tequila, to explore the heart and soul of tequila making firsthand. 'Tequila is part of Taco Cabana's soul. It's embedded in our culture, our cocktails, and our guest experience. Our competition to help create the next amazing Taco Cabana margarita flavor is much more than a contest. It gives everyone who enters an invitation to be part of our brand story, and it promises an opportunity to experience and celebrate everything our margaritas represent,' said Camacho. 'Our lucky grand prize winners will receive a trip that's truly extraordinary, because there's nothing more memorable than traveling to the heart of tequila country to see how it's made, connect with the historic culture behind it, and get to know the authentic soul of Taco Cabana.' Open to all Texas residents 21 and older, the online contest to help create the next great Taco Cabana margarita flavor runs through from July 24 to August 10, with weekly prizes that include Taco Cabana gift cards and free Taco Cabana food for a year. Three (3) grand prize winners and a guest will travel to Jalisco, Mexico, the global epicenter of premier tequila, to experience firsthand the art of producing world-class tequila. They will enjoy a private tour of agave fields in the highlands of Jalisco and a behind-the-scenes look at the artisanal distillation and aging process of blue agave tequila. Exclusive tastings and one-on-one sessions with local tequileros and distillery experts also are included in the unforgettable grand prize. Interested participants can visit and provide a description of their ideal margarita recipe, which can include up to eight ingredients along with either photos or videos of their creations. The concoctions will be judged by a panel of Taco Cabana beverage experts with winners notified on August 18 and publicly announced on August 25. 'National Tequila Day isn't an ordinary observance for Taco Cabana; it's a celebration of a key ingredient in our brand story, which is why we've giving customers the opportunity to engage more deeply with us in several guest-friendly ways,' added Camacho. 'From seasonal varieties and limited-time offers to traditional favorites and signature classics, our delicious margaritas are a significant part of our legacy – just like the high-quality tequila that gives them our famous kick.' Taco Cabana's National Tequila Day campaign to discover its next margarita flavor is being supported by valued brand partner Performance Food Group (PFG). Taco Cabana's ongoing relationship with PFG is foundational to bringing bold, authentic and innovative guest experiences to life. All Taco Cabana menu items are available for dine-in, drive-thru, mobile ordering and delivery at all locations throughout Texas. For more information or to find a location near you, visit About Taco Cabana Founded in 1978, Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of YTC Enterprises, LLC, offers Mexican-inspired food including breakfast, lunch and dinner tacos, dozen taco boxes, fajitas, quesadillas, burritos, freshly made flour tortillas and a selection of made-from-scratch salsas and sauces. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of bottled beer and signature tequila margaritas, patio dining, drive-thru windows, curbside pickup and delivery. Taco Cabana operates nearly 150 company-owned restaurants in Texas and is actively seeking multi-unit franchise partners who are passionate about introducing the successful legacy brand in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee markets. For more information, visit
Epoch Times
15-07-2025
- General
- Epoch Times
You'll Be Crazy for Corn After You Try This Summer Soup
All summer long, we indulge in local corn every which way: on the cob with butter and salt, sauteed kernels with herbs and diced tomato, or grilled to goldenness. We stand in line at state fairs for cobs dripping in butter. Street festivals find us getting sloppy with Mexican-inspired cobs covered in sour cream, cheese, and red chile. We love it all. We plan to continue feasting as long as the farm stands have a supply, especially with our favorite variegated honey and cream hybrid. Then we plan to cut kernels from cobs and freeze them for the taste of summer all year long.
