v3.26.1
Document and Entity Information
Jun. 16, 2026
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name YUM BRANDS INC
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001041061
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jun. 16, 2026
Entity Incorporation State Country Code NC
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-3951308
Entity Address, Address Line One 1441 Gardiner Lane
Entity Address, City or Town Louisville
Entity Address, State or Province KY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 40213
City Area Code (502)
Local Phone Number 874-8300
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, no par value
Trading Symbol YUM
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false