Same-store sales declined 4% in its Pizza Hut and KFC chains in the three months ended Sept. 30. Taco Bell was Yum’s best performer, with same-store sales growth of 4% Explore Our Brands ...

Negative same-store pizza sales were a drag on earnings for NPC International Inc., the nation’s largest Pizza Hut franchisee, in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 27, the company said Monday.

When the pastas were introduced, Pizza Hut chief executive Scott Bergren said, “We know we can do $1 billion in sales in this product alone.” Pizza Hut, a sister concept to KFC and Taco Bell ...