Financial Performance - Total revenue grew by 3% to 11.3billion,markinganewhighsincethespin−off;excludingforeigncurrencyeffects,revenuewouldhaveincreasedby511,303 million, a 3% increase from 10,978millionin2023[28]−Thecompanyreportedatotalrevenueof900 million, representing a 10% increase year-over-year[34] - Total revenue for the company reached 11,911millionfortheyearendingDecember31,2024,withKFCandPizzaHutcontributing8,509 million and 2,260million,respectively[110]−Totalrevenuefor2023was10,978 million, an increase of 9% compared to 9,569millionin2022[112]−Companyrestaurantrevenuereached10,391 million in 2023, up from 9,110millionin2022,reflectingagrowthof141.2 billion, with core operating profit up by 12%[6] - Net profit for 2024 was 911million,up10827 million in 2023[28] - The company reported a net income of 150million,a12911 million, compared to 827millionin2022,representingayear−over−yearincreaseof102.33, a new annual high, or 22% excluding foreign currency effects[6] - Basic earnings per share (EPS) for 2023 was 2.34,upfrom1.99 in 2022, indicating a growth of 18%[116] Store Expansion - System sales increased by 5% year-over-year, driven by a 7% contribution from net new stores, with same-store sales reaching 97% of last year's level[6] - Total store count increased by 12%, with a net addition of 1,751 stores, of which 512 were franchised, accounting for approximately 29% of net new stores[6] - As of December 31, 2024, Yum China operates 11,648 KFC stores in China, holding controlling interests of 58% to 92% in various regions[38] - As of December 31, 2024, there are 3,724 Pizza Hut restaurants in China, marking significant growth since its first opening in 1990[39] Digital and Delivery Growth - Delivery sales rose by 14%, maintaining a decade-long trend of double-digit annual growth, representing 39% of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurant revenue[6] - Digital order revenue reached 9.6billion,accountingforapproximately901.5 billion to shareholders in 2024, including 248millionincashdividendsand1.24 billion in stock buybacks, equivalent to about 8% of shares outstanding as of December 31, 2023[6] - Total cash dividends paid to shareholders in 2024, 2023, and 2022 were 248million,216 million, and 202millionrespectively[171]TaxandAuditMatters−ThecompanyiscurrentlyundergoingatransferpricingauditbytheStateTaxationAdministrationofChina,withalikelihoodofover5012,031 million in 2023 to 11,121millionin2024,adeclineofapproximately7.64,912 million in 2023 to 4,694millionin2024,areductionofabout4.47,106 million in 2023 to 6,414millionin2024,adeclineofapproximately9.7705 million, slightly down from 710millionin2023[32]−Capitalexpendituresfor2024were383 million for KFC and 111millionforPizzaHut,showinganincreasefrom358 million and 113millionrespectivelyin2023[196]ImpairmentandAssetManagement−Thecompanyrecordedimpairmentchargesof18 million for restaurant-level assets as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a fair value of 51millionforthoseassets[145]−Thecompanyconductsimpairmenttestingforeachrestaurantasanindependentcash−generatingunit,reviewinglong−termassetseverysixmonthsorwhenindicatorssuggestrecoverabilityissues[61]MarketStrategyandFutureOutlook−Thecompanyplanstocontinueexpandingitsmarketpresenceandinvestinginnewproductdevelopmenttodrivefuturegrowth[28]−MarketexpansionplansincludeenteringthreenewinternationalmarketsbyQ32024[34]−Thecompanyisconsideringstrategicacquisitionstoenhanceitsproductportfolio,withabudgetof100 million allocated for this purpose[34] Membership and Loyalty Programs - The paid membership program offers various benefits, including free delivery and product discounts, with income recognized proportionally over the membership period[52] - The membership program allows registered members to earn points redeemable for discounts or free products, with estimated point values reducing revenue and recognized as deferred income[57] Financial Instruments and Fair Value - The fair value of financial instruments is determined based on market quotes or discounted cash flow models, incorporating various risk factors[71][74] - The company measures financial instruments at fair value and recognizes changes in fair value in the consolidated income statement[91] Retirement and Employee Benefits - The company provides retirement benefits through a defined contribution plan, with contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of base salary, and participants receive a lump sum upon leaving based on a percentage of the company's contributions[148] - The company has reserved 45 million shares for its long-term incentive plan initiated on October 31, 2016, with stock options and stock appreciation rights having an exercise price equal to or above the market fair value on the grant date[150]