Yum China raises target for opening mainland coffee shops

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Yum China Holdings, owner of the KFC and Pizza Hut restaurant brands on the mainland, has raised its target for opening new coffee shops as a cafe culture has spurred consumer spending.The company was expected to operate 1,700 KCoffee cafes across the country by the end of 2025, up from the previous target of 1,500 outlets, according to CEO Joey Wat.“KCoffee Cafes have been effective in driving incremental traffic, sales and profit,” she said at a briefing on Tuesday evening, according to a...