LOUISVILLE, KY- Yum! Brands Inc. is looking east toexpand its business–far east. The quick-serve restaurateur thatowns well-known brands like Kentucky Fried Chicken,Pizza Hut and Taco Bell is continuing to focus itsresources on China.

“One day China will be bigger than the U.S.,” saysYum! Brands chairman & CEO David Novak. “Yum! China isdefinitely a huge opportunity.”

In fact, Yum! Brands has experienced a year of recordunit openings and profits. In 2004, the company opened350 new units and will post profits of more than $200million, Novak says.

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