Multibrand Franchise Holds Promise for New Hartford Jobs - Yum! Brands Interested in Opening Co-branded Pizza Hut® / WingStreet® Stores Locally
Hartford, Conn. (PRWEB) October 18, 2007 -- Yum! Brands, Inc. (http://www.yum.com), the world's largest restaurant company with over 34,000 restaurants in over 100 countries, is interested in opening up to 16 franchised locations in the Hartford area within the next few years. The new multibranded Pizza Hut & WingStreet stores, which double menus and revenue streams, will provide a franchise alternative not found to date in the Hartford area. Private investor meetings (http://www.yumhartford.com) are being held on Nov. 13th and 14th to provide information on Yum!'s plans for development in the Hartford area.
Yum! conducted a market study to analyze whether the demographics warranted new store locations in Hartford and surrounding areas. During Yum!'s history it has supervised the opening of 7,500 Pizza Hut and 1,000 WingStreet locations within the United States. The Pizza Hut and WingStreet brands are ranked # 1 in their respective food categories nationally. Recently WingStreet earned the coveted "Hot Concepts! Award" from Nation's Restaurant News.
"The Northeast market has been historically under penetrated," states Scott Haner, Yum! Vice President of Franchise Development. "With the unique co-branding of Pizza Hut & WingStreet stores and the excitement that surrounds them, now is the time to seek the leadership to provide this new type of service to the Northeast communities."
With a track record of 50 years in the franchise industry, Yum! Brands, Inc. will provide a proven system to open the new multibrand stores in the Hartford area that could bring approximately 400 new jobs to the community. About 30% of those jobs would be full-time positions and the remaining 70% would be part-time jobs.
Hartford Mayor Eddie A. Perez says, "The decision by Yum Brands to branch out into the Hartford market is symbolic of the Capital City's momentum. It is a clear expression of confidence. We look forward to the opportunity to work with this internationally recognized corporation to bring new jobs to Hartford residents."
In an effort to inform the Hartford business sector of Yum!'s track record, corporate culture and multibrand franchise offering, private events will be held on Nov. 13th and 14th. Haner will be present at both of these events to meet with community leaders and interested investors to answer questions about Yum!'s plans in the Hartford area. Yum! is seeking experienced entrepreneurs interested in leveraging their expertise to build multiple stores.
Yum! Brands, Inc. has accumulated a long list of accolades for its franchise expertise. Institutional Investor Magazine's 2007 Corporate rankings listed Yum! as America's #1 most shareholder-friendly and Chairman and CEO, David Novak, as the #1 best CEO in the survey's restaurant sector for delivering the best results to investors. For the past two years, Yum! has appeared in Fortune's top 50 "Best Companies for Minorities," claiming the number-one spot for "managerial diversity." The franchise leader has also been acknowledged in Hispanic Magazine's "Top 100 Companies for Hispanics" and Fortune's "Top 50 Best Companies for Women".
"The ability to offer two # 1 brands in one franchise offering is rare," continues Haner. "We look forward to sharing our new opportunity with leaders who can envision the development of a territory with Pizza Hut & WingStreet multibrand restaurants."
About Yum!
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Ky., is the world's largest restaurant company in terms of system restaurants with over 34,000 restaurants in over 100 countries. Four of our restaurant brands - KFC, Long John Silver's, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell - are the global leaders of the chicken, quick-service seafood, pizza and Mexican-style food categories. WingStreet, Yum!'s newest brand, has already celebrated the opening of 1,000 locations in the United States. A&W Restaurants is the longest running quick-service franchise chain in America. In 2006, Yum! Brands generated more than $9.5 billion in total revenues, including company sales and franchise fees.
For an overview on Yum! Brands, Inc. and its corporate initiatives please visit: www.Yum.com
For information specific to Yum! franchises, please visit:
###
Related Articles:
Open Media Graduate Jobs In The UK
Graduates in the United Kingdom who are interested in using their communications skills and journalistic acumen to full effect are entering a dynamic job market. Media graduate jobs in the UK have become plentiful with the rise of Internet-based media and alternative sources of information to cable news or print publications. As such, a graduate who has a traditional view of what media jobs are available to them needs to think outside of the box. The job hunt for graduate jobs with media companies is less about building up clips and meeting with newspaper editors as it is developing a portfolio of design and writing material to dazzle online editors.
5 Tips For Creating Great Jobs
1) Create A Powerful "Mission Statement"-When your business mission is clear, every part of your business will improve,
because you have a clear, definite major purpose. You will more easily attract
people that believe in your mission.
Online Resume Formats
There are several types of online resume formats that can be used when contacting potential employers. When you search for job openings online, some companies will have on their websites which online resume format is acceptable.
Travel Nursing Jobs - What Are the Advantages?
Travel nursing may be the hottest trend to hit the nursing profession in decades. While there have always been opportunities for skilled nurses to take positions on cruise ships and at luxury resorts, travel nursing has taken on a new meaning with the critical shortage of nurses nationwide. These days, your nursing diploma can net you a career that allows you to hit the ski slopes in Vail in March, take a month-long cruise of the Alaskan coast in July and spend January on the beach in Miami - all while getting paid for it. The question remains: is travel nursing the right career move for you?
The 10-Step Resume Critique
Your resume will generally receive a 15- to 30-second scan upon first review by an employer. With that in mind, it is critical that your resume -- your "paper handshake" -- makes a positive first impression and compels the reader to put your resume in the "yes" pile and possibly call you in for an interview.
Programmer Jobs: Online Computer Degrees
You may not even know it, but many people you know may be earning their online computer science degree from the privacy of their own home and on their own schedule. Online computer degrees can be earned from a fully accredited college or university. If you would like to have a job in the high paying Information Technology field as a software developer, web designer, or many other different computer programmer jobs, earning your degree online might be the best career decision you make.
Nonprofit Jobs Showcased in LearningAndLife.com Newsletter
LearningAndLife.com's latest newsletter, "Great Jobs for Do-Gooders," offers career change advice for people drawn to nonprofit jobs in one of the 1.9 million nonprofit organizations in the U.S. IndependentSector.org reports that the growth rate of charitable organizations doubled that of the business sector from 1987 to 2005. With so many opportunities available in industries from human services to arts and culture, the newsletter's five insightful articles can serve as crucial starting points for learning more about nonprofit organizations and the education necessary to start a career in one.
Online Data Entry Jobs - Are They For Real?
Can?t believe so many people have profited from online data entry jobs? Well, it?s true. The good news is that you can benefit from it too! Read on to find out exactly how to do that.
MatchHire Streamlines Applicant Tracking with Resume Parser
Avidweb Technologies Inc., the foremost online recruitment company, introduced its much anticipated Resume Parsing Solution to their clients. The resume parser built into MatchHire's Recruiting Solution allows recruiters and HR departments to accurately and automatically capture candidates contact details and other information directly into their database.
Are You Suited for Self-employment?
A recent poll conducted by Yahoo! Small Business
showed that nearly 3 out of 4 Americans have considered
starting their own business. In fact, of more than 2,200
adults surveyed, over half (51 percent) said they would
like to launch their small business within the next 5 years.
When To Make Your Career Move To Self Employment
Knowing when to make the right career move and start a home based business is just as important as the business you choose to start.The First Step!You should honestly examine the real reason motivating you to start your own business.
Mortgage and Housing Markets Now Hinge on Jobs
Mike Larson takes a closer look at the housing and mortgage market crunch and how it is continuing to negatively affect the U.S. economy. In this issue of Money and Markets, Mr. Larson examines the U.S. economy and the problems that it's continually facing.
Mom Jobs
A pregnancy should leave you with happier memories than post partum depression resulting from a sagging bust line and a bulky body. With more and more mothers opting to continue with their careers rather than stay at home and take care of the baby, a fit and toned body is a must have in order to retain that confidence and do away with bias at the workplace. The ?Mommy Makeover? is a godsend to cure most women?s post partum blues.
Self-Employment: Do you know the Difference between Rates and Wages
The difference between rates and wages is not always clear to newly self-employed people and their wage-earning clients.Both look similar on the surface; both are expressed in dollars and cents per hour.
Work At Home Computer Jobs Are Plentiful
Work at home computer jobs is now available in significant numbers. With the Internet, many opportunities have opened up for people to work at home and take care of their families in the process.