Yum China Holdings Inc.

(NYSE:YUMC) said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire ownership of the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China from Yum!

Brands Inc.

(NYSE:YUM) for $1.2 billion in cash.

Acquisition Ends Pizza Hut Royalty Payments Once the deal closes, expected in the third quarter of 2026, Pizza Hut China will no longer pay licensing fees to Yum!