What were Yum Brands' second-quarter comparable sales and adjusted earnings per share, and how did they compare to analyst expectations?

For the second quarter ended June 30, Yum Brands' comparable sales rose 3%, compared with a 2% increase a year earlier; Taco Bell's same-store sales rose 7%, versus 4% a year earlier; and KFC posted 2% same-store sales growth. The company's quarterly adjusted earnings per share of $1.62 beat analyst estimates of $1.58. All comparable sales figures were in line with analyst estimates according to LSEG data.

How has the cyclospora outbreak affected Taco Bell's foot traffic, and when did the decline begin?

Foot traffic at Taco Bell has slumped every day since July 13, dropping 20.8% on July 23 compared with the Thursday average between January 1 and July 6, according to Placer.ai data. The chain was first linked to the outbreak — described as the largest foodborne illness outbreak in the U.S. in recent years — in early July.

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