Yum Brands reveals Taco Bell growth target as its same-store sales shine

Yum Brands Inc. said Tuesday it expects first-quarter same-store sales growth at Taco Bell to outpace its overall pace as it plans to grow the fast-food chain’s footprint.

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YUM said it expects first-quarter same-store sales growth of 8% for Taco Bell. That’s well ahead of the 2.7% FactSet consensus estimate for Yum Brands’ companywide same-store sales growth.