Yum China (YUMC) 10-Q 8 Nov 18 2018 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Nov. 02, 2018
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Yum China Holdings, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,673,358
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Type	10-Q
Trading Symbol	YUMC
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2018
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding		379,074,892

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Revenues
Other revenues		$ 9	$ 8	$ 18	$ 16
Total revenues		2,212	2,130	6,501	5,897
Costs and Expenses, Net
General and administrative expenses		119	123	334	339
Other operating costs and expenses		6	8	17	14
Closures and impairment (income) expenses, net		(1)	2	15	20
Other income, net		(10)	(22)	(143)	(53)
Total costs and expenses, net		1,943	1,866	5,644	5,166
Operating Profit		269	264	857	731
Interest and other income, net	[1]	10	8	28	16
Income Before Income Taxes		279	272	885	747
Income tax provision		(67)	(87)	(227)	(220)
Net income – including noncontrolling interests		212	185	658	527
Net income – noncontrolling interests		9	9	24	22
Net Income – Yum China Holdings, Inc.		$ 203	$ 176	$ 634	$ 505
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in millions):
Basic	[2]	384	386	386	387
Diluted		394	398	398	397
Basic Earnings Per Common Share		$ 0.53	$ 0.46	$ 1.64	$ 1.30
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share		0.51	$ 0.44	1.59	$ 1.27
Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share		$ 0.10		$ 0.30
Company Sales [Member]
Revenues
Revenues		$ 2,008	$ 1,924	$ 5,912	$ 5,326
Franchise [Member]
Revenues
Revenues		36	38	110	107
Costs and Expenses, Net
Cost of goods and services sold		18	19	55	54
Transactions With Franchisees and Unconsolidated Affiliates [Member]
Revenues
Revenues		159	160	461	448
Costs and Expenses, Net
Cost of goods and services sold		156	159	454	443
Company Restaurant Expenses [Member]
Costs and Expenses, Net
Food and paper		610	560	1,775	1,529
Payroll and employee benefits		430	403	1,296	1,137
Occupancy and other operating expenses		615	614	1,841	1,683
Cost of goods and services sold		$ 1,655	$ 1,577	$ 4,912	$ 4,349
[1]	Amounts have not been allocated to any segment for performance reporting purposes.
[2]	As a result of the separation, shares of Yum China common stock were distributed to YUM’s shareholders of record as of October 19, 2016 and included in the calculated weighted-average common shares outstanding. Holders of outstanding YUM equity awards generally received both adjusted YUM awards and Yum China awards, or adjusted awards on shares of common stock of either YUM or Yum China in their entirety. Any subsequent exercise of these awards, whether held by the Company’s employees or YUM’s employees, would increase the number of common shares outstanding. The outstanding equity awards are included in the computation of diluted EPS, if there is dilutive effect.

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income - including noncontrolling interests	$ 212	$ 185	$ 658	$ 527
Other comprehensive income, net of tax of nil:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(98)	46	(156)	93
Comprehensive income - including noncontrolling interests	114	231	502	620
Comprehensive income - noncontrolling interests	6	10	19	25
Comprehensive Income - Yum China Holdings, Inc.	$ 108	$ 221	$ 483	$ 595

Condensed Consolidated and Comb

Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Cash Flows – Operating Activities
Net income - including noncontrolling interests		$ 658	$ 527
Depreciation and amortization		343	301
Closures and impairment expenses		15	20
Gain from re-measurement of equity interest upon acquisition	[1]	(98)
Deferred income taxes		46	(3)
Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates		(52)	(54)
Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates		51	39
Share-based compensation		18	18
Changes in accounts receivable		2	12
Changes in inventories		14	18
Changes in prepaid expenses and other current assets		(13)	(5)
Changes in accounts payable and other current liabilities		184	89
Changes in income taxes payable		41	51
Other, net		(36)	(28)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities		1,173	985
Cash Flows – Investing Activities
Capital spending		(359)	(295)
Purchases of short-term investments		(513)	(394)
Maturities of short-term investments		513	387
Investment in equity securities		(74)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired		(91)	(25)
Other, net		(3)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities		(527)	(327)
Cash Flows – Financing Activities
Payment of capital lease obligation		(2)	(2)
Repayment of short-term borrowings assumed from acquisition		(10)
Repurchase of shares of common stock		(161)	(128)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options			5
Cash dividends paid on common stock		(115)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		(29)	(22)
Other, net		(1)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities		(318)	(147)
Effect of Exchange Rates on Cash and Cash Equivalents		(53)	27
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents		275	538
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period		1,059	885
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Period		1,334	1,423
Supplemental Cash Flow Data
Cash paid for income tax		$ 157	$ 175
[1]	As a result of the acquisition of Wuxi KFC in the first quarter of 2018, as disclosed in Note 2, the Company recognized a gain of $98 million from the re-measurement of our previously held 47% equity interest at fair value, which was not allocated to any segment for performance reporting purposes.

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,334	$ 1,059
Short-term investments	198	205
Accounts receivable, net	65	79
Inventories, net	270	297
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	179	162
Total Current Assets	2,046	1,802
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,605	1,691
Goodwill	266	108
Intangible assets, net	133	101
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	68	95
Other assets	498	385
Deferred income taxes	75	105
Total Assets	4,691	4,287
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and other current liabilities	1,116	985
Income taxes payable	76	39
Total Current Liabilities	1,192	1,024
Capital lease obligations	26	28
Other liabilities	385	388
Total Liabilities	1,603	1,440
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	5	5
Equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000 million shares authorized; 391 million shares and 389 million shares issued at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively; 382 million shares and 385 million shares outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively	4	4
Treasury stock	(315)	(148)
Additional paid-in capital	2,393	2,375
Retained earnings	916	397
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(14)	137
Total Equity – Yum China Holdings, Inc.	2,984	2,765
Noncontrolling interests	99	77
Total Equity	3,083	2,842
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest and Equity	$ 4,691	$ 4,287

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	391,000,000	389,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	382,000,000	385,000,000

Description of the Business

Description of the Business	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of the Business	Note 1 – Description of the Business Yum China Holdings, Inc. (“Yum China” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”) was incorporated in Delaware on April 1, 2016. The Company separated from Yum! Brands, Inc. (“YUM” or the “Parent”) on October 31, 2016 (the “separation”), becoming an independent publicly traded company as a result of a pro rata distribution (the “distribution”) of all outstanding shares of Yum China common stock to shareholders of YUM. On October 31, 2016, YUM’s shareholders of record as of 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 19, 2016 received one share of Yum China common stock for every one share of YUM common stock held as of the record date. Yum China’s common stock began trading “regular way” under the ticker symbol “YUMC” on the New York Stock Exchange on November 1, 2016. The Company owns, franchises or has an ownership in entities that own and operate restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, East Dawning, Little Sheep and Taco Bell concepts (collectively, the “Concepts”). In connection with the separation of the Company from YUM, Yum! Restaurants Asia Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of YUM, and Yum Restaurants Consulting (Shanghai) Company Limited (“YCCL”), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Yum China, entered into a 50-year master license agreement with automatic renewals for additional consecutive renewal terms of 50 years each, subject only to YCCL being in “good standing” and unless YCCL gives notice of its intent not to renew, for the exclusive right to use and sub-license the use of intellectual property owned by YUM and its subsidiaries for the development and operation of the KFC, Pizza Hut and, subject to achieving certain agreed-upon milestones, Taco Bell brands and their related marks and other intellectual property rights for restaurant services in the People’s Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau (the “PRC” or “China”). In exchange, we pay a license fee to YUM equal to 3% of net system sales from both our Company and franchise restaurants. We own the intellectual property of East Dawning and Little Sheep and pay no license fee related to these Concepts. The Company also owns a controlling interest in the holding company of DAOJIA.com.cn (“Daojia”), an established online food delivery service provider in China.

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Note 2 – Basis of Presentation In connection with our separation from YUM, the direct and indirect equity interests of all of our operating subsidiaries and intermediate holding companies were transferred from YUM to Yum China, when Yum China was still one of YUM’s subsidiaries, through a series of transactions, which were completed in August 2016. The Company separated from YUM on October 31, 2016, becoming an independent publicly traded company as a result of a pro rata distribution of all outstanding shares of Yum China common stock to shareholders of YUM. For periods prior to October 31, 2016, the combined financial statements of YUM’s China businesses and operations when Yum China was a wholly-owned subsidiary of YUM are referred to as Condensed Combined Financial Statements. For periods subsequent to October 31, 2016, the consolidated financial statements of the Company as a separate publicly traded company following its separation from YUM are referred to as Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Our preparation of the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. We have prepared the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all normal and recurring adjustments considered necessary to present fairly our financial position as of September 30, 2018, and the results of our operations and comprehensive income for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, and cash flows for the years to date ended September 30, 2018 and 2017. Our results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and notes thereto defined and included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on February 27, 2018. Through the acquisition of Daojia during the second quarter of 2017, the Company also acquired a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and subsidiaries of the VIE effectively controlled by Daojia. There exists a parent-subsidiary relationship between Daojia and its VIE as a result of certain exclusive agreements that require Daojia to consolidate its VIE and subsidiaries of the VIE because Daojia is the primary beneficiary that possesses the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance and has the obligation to absorb substantially all of the profits and all of the expected losses of the VIE. During the first quarter of 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of an additional 36% equity interest in an unconsolidated affiliate that operates KFC stores in Wuxi, China (“Wuxi KFC”), for cash consideration of approximately $98 million, increasing the Company’s equity interest to 83%, allowing the Company to consolidate the entity. The acquisition was considered immaterial. We began consolidating Wuxi KFC upon the completion of acquisition. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Liabilities-Extinguishments of liabilities (Subtopic 450-20): Revenue of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force) Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net) Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients The new standard did not have an impact on our recognition of revenue from Company-owned restaurants or our recognition of continuing fees from franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates; however, it changed the way we account for upfront fees. Upfront fees, such as initial and renewal fees from franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates, were previously recognized as revenue when we performed substantially all initial services required by the franchise agreement, generally upon the opening of a store or when a renewal agreement with a franchisee became effective. We now recognize the upfront fees from franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates as revenue over the term of each franchise agreement as the franchise rights are accounted for as rights to access our symbolic intellectual property in accordance with the new standard. Any unamortized portion of fees received is accounted for as a contract liability. The new standard also had an impact on certain transactions we entered into with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates, such as sales of food and paper products and advertising services. These transactions were previously either not included or presented on a net basis in our statements of income or cash flows based on industry-specific guidance included in previous accounting guidance, which was superseded by the new standard. Under the new standard, we consider ourselves the principal in these arrangements as we have the ability to control a promised good or service before transferring that good or service to the customer. Therefore, we include such transactions in revenues and expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income with no significant impact to Net income. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASU 2016-01”). ASU 2016-01 amends In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) We adopted ASU 2016-15 and such adoption did not have a material impact on our financial statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory We adopted ASU 2016-16 and such adoption did not have a material impact on our financial statements. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash We adopted ASU 2016-18 and such adoption did not have a material impact on our financial statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business We adopted ASU 2017-01 and such adoption did not have a material impact on our financial statements. Certain comparative items in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation to facilitate comparison. Our fiscal year ends on December 31. Effective at the beginning of fiscal year 2018, the Company changed its fiscal calendar from two months in the first quarter, three months in the second and third quarters and four months in the fourth quarter, to four three-month quarters ending on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each year. The change was made to align with how management now measures performance internally and to facilitate the comparability of our results with peers using calendar quarters. Quarterly results of all prior financial periods presented have been recast as if they had been reported under our new fiscal calendar.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Note 3 – Revenue Recognition The Company’s revenues primarily include Company sales, Franchise fees and income and Revenues from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates. Company Sales Revenues from Company-owned restaurants are recognized when a customer takes possession of the food and tenders payment, which is when our obligation to perform is satisfied. The Company presents sales net of sales-related taxes. We recognize revenues from prepaid stored-value products, including gift cards and product vouchers, when they are redeemed by the customer. Prepaid gift cards sold at any given point generally expire over the next 36 months, and product vouchers generally expire over a period of up to 12 months. Franchise Fees and Income Franchise fees and income primarily include upfront fees, such as initial fees and renewal fees, and continuing fees. We have determined that the services we provide in exchange for upfront fees and continuing fees are highly interrelated with the franchise right. We recognize upfront fees received from a franchisee as revenue over the term of the franchise agreement or the renewal agreement because the franchise rights are accounted for as rights to access our symbolic intellectual property in accordance with ASC 606. The franchise agreement term is generally 10 years for KFC and Pizza Hut, and five or 10 years for Little Sheep. Revenues from Transactions with Franchisees and Unconsolidated Affiliates Revenues from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates consist primarily of sales of food and paper products, advertising services and other services provided to franchisees The Company centrally purchases substantially all food and paper products from suppliers for substantially all of our restaurants, including franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates, and then sells and delivers them to the restaurants. The performance obligation arising from such transactions is considered distinct from the franchise agreement as it is not highly dependent on the franchise agreement and the customer can benefit from the procurement service on its own. We consider ourselves the principal in this arrangement as we have the ability to control a promised good or service before transferring that good or service to the franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control over ordered items, generally upon delivery to the franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates. For advertising services, the Company often engages third parties to provide services and acts as a principal in the transaction based on our responsibilities of defining the nature of the services and administering and directing all marketing and advertising programs in accordance with the provisions of our franchise agreements. The Company collects advertising contributions, which are generally based on certain percentage of sales from substantially all of our restaurants, including franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates. Other services provided to franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates consist primarily of customer support and technology support services. Advertising services and other services provided are highly interrelated to franchise right, so we do not consider them to be individually distinct and therefore account for them under ASC 606 as a single performance obligation and recognize revenue when the related sales occur. Loyalty Programs Each of the Company’s KFC and Pizza Hut reportable segments operates a loyalty program that allows registered members to earn points for each qualifying purchase. Points, which generally expire 18 months after being earned, may be redeemed for future purchases of KFC or Pizza Hut branded products or other products for free or at a discounted price. Points cannot be redeemed or exchanged for cash. The value of points earned by the loyalty program members is recorded as a reduction of revenue at the time the points are earned, based on the percentage of points that are projected to be redeemed, with a corresponding deferred revenue liability included in Accounts payable and other current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and subsequently recognized into revenue when the points are redeemed. The Company estimates the value of the future redemption obligations based on the estimated value of the product for which points are expected to be redeemed and historical redemption patterns, including an estimate of the breakage for points that members will never redeem. The Company reviews its breakage estimates at least annually based upon the latest available information regarding redemption and expiration patterns. Disaggregation of Revenue The following table presents revenue disaggregated by types of arrangements and segments: Quarter Ended 9/30/2018 KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Corporate and Unallocated Elimination Total Company sales $ 1,452 $ 548 $ 8 $ — $ — $ 2,008 Franchise fees and income 34 1 1 — — 36 Revenues from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates 16 1 6 136 — 159 Other revenues — — 10 2 (3 ) 9 Total revenues $ 1,502 $ 550 $ 25 $ 138 $ (3 ) $ 2,212 Quarter Ended 9/30/2017 KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Corporate and Unallocated Total Company sales $ 1,347 $ 568 $ 9 $ — $ 1,924 Franchise fees and income 36 1 1 — 38 Revenues from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates 19 — 5 136 160 Other revenues — — 8 — 8 Total revenues $ 1,402 $ 569 $ 23 $ 136 $ 2,130 Year to Date Ended 9/30/2018 KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Corporate and Unallocated Elimination Total Company sales $ 4,248 $ 1,640 $ 24 $ — $ — $ 5,912 Franchise fees and income 104 2 4 — — 110 Revenues from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates 48 1 17 395 — 461 Other revenues — — 18 4 (4 ) 18 Total revenues $ 4,400 $ 1,643 $ 63 $ 399 $ (4 ) $ 6,501 Year to Date Ended 9/30/2017 KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Corporate and Unallocated Total Company sales $ 3,705 $ 1,592 $ 29 $ — $ 5,326 Franchise fees and income 102 2 3 — 107 Revenues from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates 51 1 14 382 448 Other revenues — — 16 — 16 Total revenues $ 3,858 $ 1,595 $ 62 $ 382 $ 5,897 Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable mainly consist of trade receivables and royalties from franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates, and are generally due within 30 days of the period in which the corresponding sales occur and are classified as Accounts receivable on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our provision for uncollectible receivable balances is based upon pre-defined aging criteria or upon the occurrence of other events that indicate that we may not collect the balance due. Additionally, we monitor the financial condition of our franchisees and record provisions for estimated losses on receivables when we believe it probable that our franchisees will be unable to make their required payments. While we use the best information available in making our determination, the ultimate recovery of recorded receivables is also dependent upon future economic events and other conditions that may be beyond our control. Trade receivables that are ultimately deemed to be uncollectible, and for which collection efforts have been exhausted, are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts. Costs to Obtain Contracts Costs to obtain contracts represent the portion of upfront license fees that we paid to YUM prior to the separation in relation to initial fees or renewal fees we received from franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates. They meet the requirements to be capitalized as the Company expects to generate future economic benefits from such costs incurred, which allow us to enter into franchise agreements and collect fees. Such costs to obtain contracts are included in Other assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized over the term of the franchise agreement. Subsequent to the separation, we are no longer required to pay YUM any upfront fees that we receive from franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates. The Company did not incur any impairment losses related to costs to obtain contracts during any of the periods presented. Costs to obtain contracts were $9 million and $12 million at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Contract Liabilities Contract liabilities at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows: Contract liabilities 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 - Deferred revenue related to prepaid stored-value products $ 50 $ 50 - Deferred revenue related to customer loyalty programs 18 16 - Deferred revenue related to upfront fees 37 39 Total $ 105 $ 105 Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue related to prepaid stored-value products, customer loyalty programs and upfront fees. Deferred revenue related to prepaid stored-value products and customer loyalty programs is included in Accounts payable and other current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Deferred revenue related to upfront fees that we expect to recognize as revenue in the next 12 months is included in Accounts payable and other current liabilities, and the remaining balance is included in Other liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Revenue recognized in the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2018 that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of each period amounted to $21 million and $39 million, respectively. Changes in contract liability balances were not materially impacted by business acquisition, change in estimate of transaction price or any other factors during any of the periods presented. The Company has elected, as a practical expedient, not to disclose the value of remaining performance obligations associated with sales-based royalty promised to franchisees in exchange for franchise right and other related services . The remaining duration of the performance obligation is the remaining contractual term of each franchise agreement. We recognize continuing franchisee fees and revenues from advertising services and other services provided to franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates based on certain percentage of sales, as those sales occur.

Earnings Per Common Share ("EPS

Earnings Per Common Share ("EPS")	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earning Per Common Share (EPS)	Note 4 – Earnings Per Common Share (“EPS”) The following table summarizes the components of basic and diluted EPS (in millions, except for per share data): Quarter Ended Year to Date Ended 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 Net Income – Yum China Holdings, Inc. $ 203 $ 176 $ 634 $ 505 Weighted-average common shares outstanding (for basic calculation) (a) 384 386 386 387 Effect of dilutive share-based employee compensation (a) 9 11 10 9 Effect of dilutive warrants (b) 1 1 2 1 Weighted-average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding (for diluted calculation) 394 398 398 397 Basic Earnings Per Common Share $ 0.53 $ 0.46 $ 1.64 $ 1.30 Diluted Earnings Per Common Share $ 0.51 $ 0.44 $ 1.59 $ 1.27 Employee stock options, stock appreciation rights and warrants excluded from the diluted EPS computation (c) 10 8 4 12 (a) As a result of the separation, shares of Yum China common stock were distributed to YUM’s shareholders of record as of October 19, 2016 and included in the calculated weighted-average common shares outstanding. Holders of outstanding YUM equity awards generally received both adjusted YUM awards and Yum China awards, or adjusted awards on shares of common stock of either YUM or Yum China in their entirety. Any subsequent exercise of these awards, whether held by the Company’s employees or YUM’s employees, would increase the number of common shares outstanding. The outstanding equity awards are included in the computation of diluted EPS, if there is dilutive effect. (b) Pursuant to the investment agreements dated September 1, 2016, Yum China issued to strategic investors two tranches of warrants on January 9, 2017, with each tranche providing the right to purchase 8,200,405 shares of Yum China common stock, at an exercise price of $31.40 and $39.25 per share, respectively, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The warrants may be exercised at any time through October 31, 2021. The outstanding warrants are included in the computation of diluted EPS, if there is dilutive effect when the average market price of Yum China common stock for the period exceeds the exercise price of the warrants. (c) These outstanding employee stock options, stock appreciation rights and warrants were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would have been antidilutive for the quarters and years to date presented.

Equity

Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract]
Equity	Note 5 – Equity Changes in Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Yum China Holdings, Inc. Accumulated Common Additional Other Redeemable Stock Paid-in Retained Comprehensive Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Total Noncontrolling Shares Amount Capital Earnings Income (Loss) Shares Amount Interests Equity Interest Balance at December 31, 2017 389 $ 4 $ 2,375 $ 397 $ 137 (4 ) $ (148 ) $ 77 $ 2,842 $ 5 Net Income 634 24 658 Foreign currency translation adjustments (151 ) (5 ) (156 ) Comprehensive income 502 Acquisition of business 36 36 Cash dividends declared ($0.30 per common share) (115 ) (115 ) Dividends declared (33 ) (33 ) Repurchase of shares of common stock (5 ) (167 ) (167 ) Exercise and vesting of share-based awards 2 — — — Share-based compensation 18 18 Balance at September 30, 2018 391 $ 4 $ 2,393 $ 916 $ (14 ) (9 ) $ (315 ) $ 99 $ 3,083 $ 5 Share Repurchase Program On February 7, 2017, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized a $300 million share repurchase program. On October 4, 2017, the Board of Directors increased Yum China’s existing share repurchase authorization from $300 million to an aggregate of $550 million. Under the authorization, we repurchased shares of Yum China common stock during the years to date ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 as indicated below. All amounts exclude applicable transaction fees. Authorization Date Shares Repurchased (thousands) Dollar Value of Shares Repurchased (millions) Remaining Dollar Value of Shares that may be Repurchased (millions) 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 February 7, 2017 4,576 3,356 167 128 5 October 4, 2017 — — — — 250 Total 4,576 (a) 3,356 167 (a) 128 255 (a)

Other Income, Net

Other Income, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Other Income And Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income, Net	Note 6 – Other Income, net Quarter Ended Year to Date Ended 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates $ 17 $ 19 $ 52 $ 54 Gain from re-measurement of equity interest upon acquisition (a) — — 98 — Foreign exchange changes and other (7 ) 3 (7 ) (1 ) Other income, net $ 10 $ 22 $ 143 $ 53 (a) As a result of the acquisition of Wuxi KFC in the first quarter of 2018, as disclosed in Note 2, the Company recognized a gain of $98 million from the re-measurement of our previously held 47% equity interest at fair value, which was not allocated to any segment for performance reporting purposes.

Supplemental Balance Sheet Info

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	Note 7 – Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Accounts Receivable, net 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 Accounts receivable, gross $ 67 $ 81 Allowance for doubtful accounts (2 ) (2 ) Accounts receivable, net $ 65 $ 79 Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 Prepaid rent $ 41 $ 41 Receivables from payment processors and aggregators 25 40 Dividends receivable from unconsolidated affiliates 31 21 Other prepaid expenses and current assets 82 60 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 179 $ 162 Property, Plant and Equipment 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 Buildings and improvements $ 2,145 $ 2,184 Capital leases, primarily buildings 27 28 Machinery, equipment and construction in progress 1,175 1,204 Property, plant and equipment, gross 3,347 3,416 Accumulated depreciation (1,742 ) (1,725 ) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 1,605 $ 1,691 Other Assets 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 Land use right $ 140 $ 131 VAT assets 205 176 Costs to obtain contracts 9 12 Long-term deposits 61 56 Investment in equity securities 74 — Others 9 10 Other Assets $ 498 $ 385 Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 Accounts payable $ 551 $ 420 Accrued capital expenditures 115 142 Accrued compensation and benefits 183 219 Accrued marketing expenses 78 28 Contract liabilities 74 72 Other current liabilities 115 104 Accounts payable and other current liabilities $ 1,116 $ 985 Other Liabilities 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 Deferred escalating minimum rent $ 148 $ 162 Contract liabilities 31 33 Accrued income tax payable 97 112 Deferred income tax liabilities 66 32 Other noncurrent liabilities 43 49 Other liabilities $ 385 $ 388

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Note 8 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows: Total Company KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Balance as of December 31, 2017 Goodwill, gross $ 490 $ 80 $ 19 $ 391 Accumulated impairment losses (a) (382 ) — — (382 ) Goodwill, net 108 80 19 9 Goodwill acquired (b) 175 175 — — Effect of currency translation adjustment (17 ) (16 ) (1 ) — Balance as of September 30, 2018 Goodwill, gross 648 239 18 391 Accumulated impairment losses (a) (382 ) — — (382 ) Goodwill, net $ 266 $ 239 $ 18 $ 9 ( a ) Accumulated impairment losses represent Little Sheep goodwill impairment. ( b ) Goodwill acquired in connection with the acquisition of Wuxi KFC. Intangible assets, net as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows: 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Definite-lived intangible assets Reacquired franchise rights (c) $ 149 $ (95 ) $ 54 $ 100 $ (87 ) $ 13 Daojia platform 17 (3 ) 14 18 (1 ) 17 Customer-related assets 12 (8 ) 4 12 (6 ) 6 Other 17 (9 ) 8 19 (10 ) 9 $ 195 $ (115 ) $ 80 $ 149 $ (104 ) $ 45 Indefinite-lived intangible assets Little Sheep trademark $ 53 $ — $ 53 $ 56 $ — $ 56 Total intangible assets $ 248 $ (115 ) $ 133 $ 205 $ (104 ) $ 101 ( c ) Increase in gross carrying amount of reacquired franchise rights during the year to date ended September 30, 2018 primarily resulted from the acquisition of Wuxi KFC. Amortization expense of definite-lived intangible assets was $7 million and $4 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $20 million and $10 million for the years to date ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. As of September 30, 2018, expected amortization expense for the unamortized definite-lived intangible assets is approximately $7 million for the remainder of 2018, $19 million in 2019, $15 million in 2020, $15 million in 2021 and $14 million in 2022.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 9 – Fair Value Measurements The Company’s financial assets and liabilities primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable and accounts payable, and the carrying values of these assets and liabilities approximate their fair value in general. Cash equivalents primarily consist of money market funds, fixed income debt securities and time deposits with original maturities not exceeding three months from the time of purchase. Short-term investments primarily consist of time deposits and fixed income debt securities with original maturities over three months but less than one year from the time of purchase. The Company subscribed for 8.4 million, or less than 1%, of the ordinary shares of Meituan Dianping (“Meituan”), an e-commerce platform for services in China, for a total consideration of approximately $74 million, when it launched initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in September 2018. The Company accounted for the equity securities at fair value with subsequent fair value changes recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income. The fair value of the investment in Meituan is determined based on the closing market price for the shares at the end of each reporting period. The related unrealized loss recognized during the period was immaterial, and was included in Interest and other income, net. The Company classifies its cash equivalents, short term investments and investment in equity securities within Level 1 or Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy because it uses quoted market prices or alternative pricing sources and models utilizing market observable inputs to determine their fair value, respectively. The following table is a summary of our assets measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the measurement falls. No transfers among the levels within the fair value hierarchy occurred during the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2018. Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure at September 30, 2018 Balance at September 30, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash equivalents: Time deposits $ 677 $ 677 Money market funds $ 242 $ 242 Fixed income debt securities (a) $ 29 $ 29 Total cash equivalents $ 948 $ 271 $ 677 $ — Short-term investments: Time deposits $ 184 $ 184 Other investments $ 14 $ 14 Total short-term investments $ 198 $ — $ 198 $ — Other assets: Equity securities $ 74 $ 74 Total $ 1,220 $ 345 $ 875 $ — Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure at December 31, 2017 Balance at December 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash equivalents: Time deposits $ 635 $ 635 Money market funds $ 93 $ 93 Total cash equivalents $ 728 $ 93 $ 635 $ — Short-term investments: Time deposits $ 143 $ 143 Fixed income debt securities (a) $ 62 $ 62 Total short-term investments $ 205 $ 62 $ 143 $ — Total $ 933 $ 155 $ 778 $ — (a) Classified as held-to-maturity investments and measured at amortized cost. Non-recurring fair value measurements In addition, certain of the Company’s assets, such as property, plant and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets, are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, if determined to be impaired. During the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2018, we recorded restaurant-level impairment (Level 3) of nil and $13 million, respectively. During the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2017, we recorded restaurant-level impairment (Level 3) of $2 million and $20 million, respectively. The remaining net book value of the assets measured at fair value as of September 30, 2018, subsequent to these impairments, was not significant.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 10 – Income Taxes Quarter Ended Year to Date Ended 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 Income tax provision $ 67 $ 87 $ 227 $ 220 Effective tax rate 24.2 % 31.9 % 25.7 % 29.4 % The lower effective tax rate for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 was primarily due to a true up of the tax on Global Intangible Low Taxed Income ( GILTI ) earned by certain foreign subsidiaries and In December 2017, the U.S. enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act , which included a broad range of tax reforms, including, but not limited , the elimination or reduction of certain business deductions and the imposition of tax on deemed repatriation of accumulated undistributed foreign earnings. The Tax Act impacted Yum China in two material aspects: (1) all of the foreign-source dividends received by Yum China from its foreign subsidiaries will be exempted from taxation starting from the tax year beginning after December 31, 2017 and (2) Yum China recorded additional income tax expense in the fourth quarter of 2017, including an estimated one-time transition tax on its deemed repatriation of accumulated undistributed foreign earnings and additional tax related to revaluation of certain deferred tax assets. The Tax Act requires a U.S. shareholder to be subject to tax on GILTI earned by certain foreign subsidiaries. We have elected the option to account for current year GILTI tax as a period cost as incurred, and therefore included it as part of the estimated annual effective tax rate. As we collect and prepare necessary data, and interpret the Tax Act and any additional guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, the Internal Revenue Service ( “ ”

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	Note 11 –Segment Reporting We have two reportable segments: KFC and Pizza Hut. We also have four operating segments, East Dawning, Little Sheep, Taco Bell and Daojia, which are combined and referred to as All Other Segments, as these operating segments are insignificant both individually and in the aggregate. Quarter Ended 9/30/2018 Revenues KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Corporate and Unallocated (a) Combined Elimination Consolidated Revenue from external customers $ 1,502 $ 550 $ 22 $ 138 2,212 $ — $ 2,212 Inter-segment revenue — — 3 — 3 (3 ) — Total $ 1,502 $ 550 $ 25 $ 138 $ 2,215 $ (3 ) $ 2,212 Quarter Ended 9/30/2017 Revenues KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Corporate and Unallocated (a) Combined Elimination Consolidated Revenue from external customers $ 1,402 $ 569 $ 23 $ 136 2,130 $ — $ 2,130 Inter-segment revenue — — — — — — — Total $ 1,402 $ 569 $ 23 $ 136 $ 2,130 $ — $ 2,130 Year to Date Ended 9/30/2018 Revenues KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Corporate and Unallocated (a) Combined Elimination Consolidated Revenue from external customers $ 4,400 $ 1,643 $ 59 $ 399 6,501 $ — $ 6,501 Inter-segment revenue — — 4 — 4 (4 ) — Total $ 4,400 $ 1,643 $ 63 $ 399 $ 6,505 $ (4 ) $ 6,501 Year to Date Ended 9/30/2017 Revenues KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Corporate and Unallocated (a) Combined Elimination Consolidated Revenue from external customers $ 3,858 $ 1,595 $ 62 $ 382 5,897 $ — $ 5,897 Inter-segment revenue — — — — — — — Total $ 3,858 $ 1,595 $ 62 $ 382 $ 5,897 $ — $ 5,897 Quarter Ended Year to Date Ended Operating Profit 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 KFC (b) $ 264 $ 256 $ 759 $ 683 Pizza Hut 53 54 107 173 All Other Segments (6 ) (7 ) (17 ) (9 ) Unallocated revenues from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates (a) 136 136 395 382 Unallocated Other revenues (a) 2 — 4 — Unallocated expenses from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates (a) (135 ) (136 ) (392 ) (379 ) Unallocated Other operating costs and expenses (a) (1 ) — (3 ) — Unallocated and corporate G&A expenses (a) (42 ) (43 ) (94 ) (124 ) Unallocated Other income (loss) (a)(c) (2 ) 4 98 5 Operating Profit $ 269 $ 264 $ 857 $ 731 Interest and other income, net (a) 10 8 28 16 Income Before Income Taxes $ 279 $ 272 $ 885 $ 747 Total Assets 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 KFC (d) $ 1,716 $ 1,544 Pizza Hut 580 668 All Other Segments 139 144 Corporate and Unallocated (e) 2,256 1,931 $ 4,691 $ 4,287 (a) Amounts have not been allocated to any segment for performance reporting purposes. (b) Includes equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates of $17 million and $19 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $52 million and $54 million for the years to date ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. (c) Primarily includes gain from re-measurement of previously held equity interest in connection with the acquisition of Wuxi KFC. See Note 2. ( d ) Includes investments in unconsolidated affiliates. (e) Primarily includes cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, inventories and investment in equity securities that are centrally managed.

Contingencies

Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	Note 12 – Contingencies Indemnification of China Tax on Indirect Transfers of Assets In February 2015, the Chinese State Administration of Taxation (“SAT”) issued Bulletin 7 on Income arising from Indirect Transfers of Assets by Non-Resident Enterprises. Pursuant to Bulletin 7, an “indirect transfer” of Chinese taxable assets, including equity interests in a Chinese resident enterprise, by a non-resident enterprise, may be recharacterized and treated as a direct transfer of Chinese taxable assets, if such arrangement does not have reasonable commercial purpose and the transferor has avoided payment of Chinese enterprise income tax. As a result, gains derived from such an indirect transfer may be subject to Chinese enterprise income tax at a rate of 10%. YUM concluded and we concurred that it is more likely than not that YUM will not be subject to this tax with respect to the distribution. However, given how recently Bulletin 7 was promulgated, there are significant uncertainties regarding what constitutes a reasonable commercial purpose, how the safe harbor provisions for group restructurings are to be interpreted and how the taxing authorities will ultimately view the distribution. As a result, YUM’s position could be challenged by Chinese tax authorities resulting in a 10% tax assessed on the difference between the fair market value and the tax basis of the separated China business. As YUM’s tax basis in the China business is minimal, the amount of such tax could be significant. Any tax liability arising from the application of Bulletin 7 to the distribution is expected to be settled in accordance with the tax matters agreement between the Company and YUM. Pursuant to the tax matters agreement, to the extent any Chinese indirect transfer tax pursuant to Bulletin 7 is imposed, such tax and related losses will be allocated between YUM and the Company in proportion to their respective share of the combined market capitalization of YUM and the Company during the 30 trading days after the separation. Such a settlement could be significant and have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and our financial condition. At the inception of the tax indemnity being provided to YUM, the fair value of the non-contingent obligation to stand ready to perform was insignificant and the liability for the contingent obligation to make payment was not probable or estimable. Guarantees From time to time we have guaranteed certain lines of credit and loans of franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates. As of September 30, 2018, we have provided guarantees of approximately $1 million on behalf of franchisees and no guarantees were outstanding for unconsolidated affiliates. Legal Proceedings From time to time, the Company is subject to various lawsuits covering a variety of allegations. The Company believes that the ultimate liability, if any, in excess of amounts already provided for these matters in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. Matters faced by the Company from time to time include, but are not limited to, claims from landlords, employees, customers and others related to operational, contractual or employment issues.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Note 13 – Subsequent Events On October 30, 2018, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized an increase in Yum China’s existing share repurchase authorization from $550 million to an aggregate of $1.4 billion. The authorization does not have an expiration date. On October 30, 2018, the Company announced that the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share, payable as of the close of business on December 18, 2018 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 27, 2018. The total estimated cash dividend payable is approximately $46 million.

Basis of Presentation (Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Note 2 – Basis of Presentation In connection with our separation from YUM, the direct and indirect equity interests of all of our operating subsidiaries and intermediate holding companies were transferred from YUM to Yum China, when Yum China was still one of YUM’s subsidiaries, through a series of transactions, which were completed in August 2016. The Company separated from YUM on October 31, 2016, becoming an independent publicly traded company as a result of a pro rata distribution of all outstanding shares of Yum China common stock to shareholders of YUM. For periods prior to October 31, 2016, the combined financial statements of YUM’s China businesses and operations when Yum China was a wholly-owned subsidiary of YUM are referred to as Condensed Combined Financial Statements. For periods subsequent to October 31, 2016, the consolidated financial statements of the Company as a separate publicly traded company following its separation from YUM are referred to as Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Our preparation of the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. We have prepared the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all normal and recurring adjustments considered necessary to present fairly our financial position as of September 30, 2018, and the results of our operations and comprehensive income for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, and cash flows for the years to date ended September 30, 2018 and 2017. Our results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and notes thereto defined and included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on February 27, 2018. Through the acquisition of Daojia during the second quarter of 2017, the Company also acquired a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and subsidiaries of the VIE effectively controlled by Daojia. There exists a parent-subsidiary relationship between Daojia and its VIE as a result of certain exclusive agreements that require Daojia to consolidate its VIE and subsidiaries of the VIE because Daojia is the primary beneficiary that possesses the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance and has the obligation to absorb substantially all of the profits and all of the expected losses of the VIE. During the first quarter of 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of an additional 36% equity interest in an unconsolidated affiliate that operates KFC stores in Wuxi, China (“Wuxi KFC”), for cash consideration of approximately $98 million, increasing the Company’s equity interest to 83%, allowing the Company to consolidate the entity. The acquisition was considered immaterial. We began consolidating Wuxi KFC upon the completion of acquisition.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Liabilities-Extinguishments of liabilities (Subtopic 450-20): Revenue of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force) Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net) Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients The new standard did not have an impact on our recognition of revenue from Company-owned restaurants or our recognition of continuing fees from franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates; however, it changed the way we account for upfront fees. Upfront fees, such as initial and renewal fees from franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates, were previously recognized as revenue when we performed substantially all initial services required by the franchise agreement, generally upon the opening of a store or when a renewal agreement with a franchisee became effective. We now recognize the upfront fees from franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates as revenue over the term of each franchise agreement as the franchise rights are accounted for as rights to access our symbolic intellectual property in accordance with the new standard. Any unamortized portion of fees received is accounted for as a contract liability. The new standard also had an impact on certain transactions we entered into with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates, such as sales of food and paper products and advertising services. These transactions were previously either not included or presented on a net basis in our statements of income or cash flows based on industry-specific guidance included in previous accounting guidance, which was superseded by the new standard. Under the new standard, we consider ourselves the principal in these arrangements as we have the ability to control a promised good or service before transferring that good or service to the customer. Therefore, we include such transactions in revenues and expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income with no significant impact to Net income. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASU 2016-01”). ASU 2016-01 amends In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) We adopted ASU 2016-15 and such adoption did not have a material impact on our financial statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory We adopted ASU 2016-16 and such adoption did not have a material impact on our financial statements. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash We adopted ASU 2016-18 and such adoption did not have a material impact on our financial statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business We adopted ASU 2017-01 and such adoption did not have a material impact on our financial statements. Certain comparative items in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation to facilitate comparison. Our fiscal year ends on December 31. Effective at the beginning of fiscal year 2018, the Company changed its fiscal calendar from two months in the first quarter, three months in the second and third quarters and four months in the fourth quarter, to four three-month quarters ending on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each year. The change was made to align with how management now measures performance internally and to facilitate the comparability of our results with peers using calendar quarters. Quarterly results of all prior financial periods presented have been recast as if they had been reported under our new fiscal calendar.

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue by Types of Arrangements and Segments	The following table presents revenue disaggregated by types of arrangements and segments: Quarter Ended 9/30/2018 KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Corporate and Unallocated Elimination Total Company sales $ 1,452 $ 548 $ 8 $ — $ — $ 2,008 Franchise fees and income 34 1 1 — — 36 Revenues from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates 16 1 6 136 — 159 Other revenues — — 10 2 (3 ) 9 Total revenues $ 1,502 $ 550 $ 25 $ 138 $ (3 ) $ 2,212 Quarter Ended 9/30/2017 KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Corporate and Unallocated Total Company sales $ 1,347 $ 568 $ 9 $ — $ 1,924 Franchise fees and income 36 1 1 — 38 Revenues from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates 19 — 5 136 160 Other revenues — — 8 — 8 Total revenues $ 1,402 $ 569 $ 23 $ 136 $ 2,130 Year to Date Ended 9/30/2018 KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Corporate and Unallocated Elimination Total Company sales $ 4,248 $ 1,640 $ 24 $ — $ — $ 5,912 Franchise fees and income 104 2 4 — — 110 Revenues from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates 48 1 17 395 — 461 Other revenues — — 18 4 (4 ) 18 Total revenues $ 4,400 $ 1,643 $ 63 $ 399 $ (4 ) $ 6,501 Year to Date Ended 9/30/2017 KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Corporate and Unallocated Total Company sales $ 3,705 $ 1,592 $ 29 $ — $ 5,326 Franchise fees and income 102 2 3 — 107 Revenues from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates 51 1 14 382 448 Other revenues — — 16 — 16 Total revenues $ 3,858 $ 1,595 $ 62 $ 382 $ 5,897
Contract Liabilities	Contract liabilities at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows: Contract liabilities 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 - Deferred revenue related to prepaid stored-value products $ 50 $ 50 - Deferred revenue related to customer loyalty programs 18 16 - Deferred revenue related to upfront fees 37 39 Total $ 105 $ 105

Earnings Per Common Share ("E_2

Earnings Per Common Share ("EPS") (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Common Share	The following table summarizes the components of basic and diluted EPS (in millions, except for per share data): Quarter Ended Year to Date Ended 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 Net Income – Yum China Holdings, Inc. $ 203 $ 176 $ 634 $ 505 Weighted-average common shares outstanding (for basic calculation) (a) 384 386 386 387 Effect of dilutive share-based employee compensation (a) 9 11 10 9 Effect of dilutive warrants (b) 1 1 2 1 Weighted-average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding (for diluted calculation) 394 398 398 397 Basic Earnings Per Common Share $ 0.53 $ 0.46 $ 1.64 $ 1.30 Diluted Earnings Per Common Share $ 0.51 $ 0.44 $ 1.59 $ 1.27 Employee stock options, stock appreciation rights and warrants excluded from the diluted EPS computation (c) 10 8 4 12 (a) As a result of the separation, shares of Yum China common stock were distributed to YUM’s shareholders of record as of October 19, 2016 and included in the calculated weighted-average common shares outstanding. Holders of outstanding YUM equity awards generally received both adjusted YUM awards and Yum China awards, or adjusted awards on shares of common stock of either YUM or Yum China in their entirety. Any subsequent exercise of these awards, whether held by the Company’s employees or YUM’s employees, would increase the number of common shares outstanding. The outstanding equity awards are included in the computation of diluted EPS, if there is dilutive effect. (b) Pursuant to the investment agreements dated September 1, 2016, Yum China issued to strategic investors two tranches of warrants on January 9, 2017, with each tranche providing the right to purchase 8,200,405 shares of Yum China common stock, at an exercise price of $31.40 and $39.25 per share, respectively, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The warrants may be exercised at any time through October 31, 2021. The outstanding warrants are included in the computation of diluted EPS, if there is dilutive effect when the average market price of Yum China common stock for the period exceeds the exercise price of the warrants. (c) These outstanding employee stock options, stock appreciation rights and warrants were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would have been antidilutive for the quarters and years to date presented.

Equity (Tables)

Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract]
Changes in Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Yum China Holdings, Inc. Accumulated Common Additional Other Redeemable Stock Paid-in Retained Comprehensive Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Total Noncontrolling Shares Amount Capital Earnings Income (Loss) Shares Amount Interests Equity Interest Balance at December 31, 2017 389 $ 4 $ 2,375 $ 397 $ 137 (4 ) $ (148 ) $ 77 $ 2,842 $ 5 Net Income 634 24 658 Foreign currency translation adjustments (151 ) (5 ) (156 ) Comprehensive income 502 Acquisition of business 36 36 Cash dividends declared ($0.30 per common share) (115 ) (115 ) Dividends declared (33 ) (33 ) Repurchase of shares of common stock (5 ) (167 ) (167 ) Exercise and vesting of share-based awards 2 — — — Share-based compensation 18 18 Balance at September 30, 2018 391 $ 4 $ 2,393 $ 916 $ (14 ) (9 ) $ (315 ) $ 99 $ 3,083 $ 5
Repurchase Of Shares Of Common Stock	Under the authorization, we repurchased shares of Yum China common stock during the years to date ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 as indicated below. All amounts exclude applicable transaction fees. Authorization Date Shares Repurchased (thousands) Dollar Value of Shares Repurchased (millions) Remaining Dollar Value of Shares that may be Repurchased (millions) 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 February 7, 2017 4,576 3,356 167 128 5 October 4, 2017 — — — — 250 Total 4,576 (a) 3,356 167 (a) 128 255 (a)

Other Income, Net (Tables)

Other Income, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Other Income And Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income, Net	Quarter Ended Year to Date Ended 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates $ 17 $ 19 $ 52 $ 54 Gain from re-measurement of equity interest upon acquisition (a) — — 98 — Foreign exchange changes and other (7 ) 3 (7 ) (1 ) Other income, net $ 10 $ 22 $ 143 $ 53 (a) As a result of the acquisition of Wuxi KFC in the first quarter of 2018, as disclosed in Note 2, the Company recognized a gain of $98 million from the re-measurement of our previously held 47% equity interest at fair value, which was not allocated to any segment for performance reporting purposes.

Supplemental Balance Sheet In_2

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net	Accounts Receivable, net 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 Accounts receivable, gross $ 67 $ 81 Allowance for doubtful accounts (2 ) (2 ) Accounts receivable, net $ 65 $ 79
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 Prepaid rent $ 41 $ 41 Receivables from payment processors and aggregators 25 40 Dividends receivable from unconsolidated affiliates 31 21 Other prepaid expenses and current assets 82 60 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 179 $ 162
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 Buildings and improvements $ 2,145 $ 2,184 Capital leases, primarily buildings 27 28 Machinery, equipment and construction in progress 1,175 1,204 Property, plant and equipment, gross 3,347 3,416 Accumulated depreciation (1,742 ) (1,725 ) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 1,605 $ 1,691
Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities	Other Assets 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 Land use right $ 140 $ 131 VAT assets 205 176 Costs to obtain contracts 9 12 Long-term deposits 61 56 Investment in equity securities 74 — Others 9 10 Other Assets $ 498 $ 385 Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 Accounts payable $ 551 $ 420 Accrued capital expenditures 115 142 Accrued compensation and benefits 183 219 Accrued marketing expenses 78 28 Contract liabilities 74 72 Other current liabilities 115 104 Accounts payable and other current liabilities $ 1,116 $ 985
Other Liabilities and Deferred Credits	Other Liabilities 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 Deferred escalating minimum rent $ 148 $ 162 Contract liabilities 31 33 Accrued income tax payable 97 112 Deferred income tax liabilities 66 32 Other noncurrent liabilities 43 49 Other liabilities $ 385 $ 388

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows: Total Company KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Balance as of December 31, 2017 Goodwill, gross $ 490 $ 80 $ 19 $ 391 Accumulated impairment losses (a) (382 ) — — (382 ) Goodwill, net 108 80 19 9 Goodwill acquired (b) 175 175 — — Effect of currency translation adjustment (17 ) (16 ) (1 ) — Balance as of September 30, 2018 Goodwill, gross 648 239 18 391 Accumulated impairment losses (a) (382 ) — — (382 ) Goodwill, net $ 266 $ 239 $ 18 $ 9 ( a ) Accumulated impairment losses represent Little Sheep goodwill impairment. ( b ) Goodwill acquired in connection with the acquisition of Wuxi KFC.
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class	Intangible assets, net as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are as follows: 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Definite-lived intangible assets Reacquired franchise rights (c) $ 149 $ (95 ) $ 54 $ 100 $ (87 ) $ 13 Daojia platform 17 (3 ) 14 18 (1 ) 17 Customer-related assets 12 (8 ) 4 12 (6 ) 6 Other 17 (9 ) 8 19 (10 ) 9 $ 195 $ (115 ) $ 80 $ 149 $ (104 ) $ 45 Indefinite-lived intangible assets Little Sheep trademark $ 53 $ — $ 53 $ 56 $ — $ 56 Total intangible assets $ 248 $ (115 ) $ 133 $ 205 $ (104 ) $ 101 ( c ) Increase in gross carrying amount of reacquired franchise rights during the year to date ended September 30, 2018 primarily resulted from the acquisition of Wuxi KFC.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets Measured or Disclosed at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	The following table is a summary of our assets measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the measurement falls. Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure at September 30, 2018 Balance at September 30, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash equivalents: Time deposits $ 677 $ 677 Money market funds $ 242 $ 242 Fixed income debt securities (a) $ 29 $ 29 Total cash equivalents $ 948 $ 271 $ 677 $ — Short-term investments: Time deposits $ 184 $ 184 Other investments $ 14 $ 14 Total short-term investments $ 198 $ — $ 198 $ — Other assets: Equity securities $ 74 $ 74 Total $ 1,220 $ 345 $ 875 $ — Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure at December 31, 2017 Balance at December 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Cash equivalents: Time deposits $ 635 $ 635 Money market funds $ 93 $ 93 Total cash equivalents $ 728 $ 93 $ 635 $ — Short-term investments: Time deposits $ 143 $ 143 Fixed income debt securities (a) $ 62 $ 62 Total short-term investments $ 205 $ 62 $ 143 $ — Total $ 933 $ 155 $ 778 $ — (a) Classified as held-to-maturity investments and measured at amortized cost.

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax And Effective Tax Rate	Quarter Ended Year to Date Ended 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 Income tax provision $ 67 $ 87 $ 227 $ 220 Effective tax rate 24.2 % 31.9 % 25.7 % 29.4 %

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	Quarter Ended 9/30/2018 Revenues KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Corporate and Unallocated (a) Combined Elimination Consolidated Revenue from external customers $ 1,502 $ 550 $ 22 $ 138 2,212 $ — $ 2,212 Inter-segment revenue — — 3 — 3 (3 ) — Total $ 1,502 $ 550 $ 25 $ 138 $ 2,215 $ (3 ) $ 2,212 Quarter Ended 9/30/2017 Revenues KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Corporate and Unallocated (a) Combined Elimination Consolidated Revenue from external customers $ 1,402 $ 569 $ 23 $ 136 2,130 $ — $ 2,130 Inter-segment revenue — — — — — — — Total $ 1,402 $ 569 $ 23 $ 136 $ 2,130 $ — $ 2,130 Year to Date Ended 9/30/2018 Revenues KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Corporate and Unallocated (a) Combined Elimination Consolidated Revenue from external customers $ 4,400 $ 1,643 $ 59 $ 399 6,501 $ — $ 6,501 Inter-segment revenue — — 4 — 4 (4 ) — Total $ 4,400 $ 1,643 $ 63 $ 399 $ 6,505 $ (4 ) $ 6,501 Year to Date Ended 9/30/2017 Revenues KFC Pizza Hut All Other Segments Corporate and Unallocated (a) Combined Elimination Consolidated Revenue from external customers $ 3,858 $ 1,595 $ 62 $ 382 5,897 $ — $ 5,897 Inter-segment revenue — — — — — — — Total $ 3,858 $ 1,595 $ 62 $ 382 $ 5,897 $ — $ 5,897 Quarter Ended Year to Date Ended Operating Profit 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 9/30/2018 9/30/2017 KFC (b) $ 264 $ 256 $ 759 $ 683 Pizza Hut 53 54 107 173 All Other Segments (6 ) (7 ) (17 ) (9 ) Unallocated revenues from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates (a) 136 136 395 382 Unallocated Other revenues (a) 2 — 4 — Unallocated expenses from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates (a) (135 ) (136 ) (392 ) (379 ) Unallocated Other operating costs and expenses (a) (1 ) — (3 ) — Unallocated and corporate G&A expenses (a) (42 ) (43 ) (94 ) (124 ) Unallocated Other income (loss) (a)(c) (2 ) 4 98 5 Operating Profit $ 269 $ 264 $ 857 $ 731 Interest and other income, net (a) 10 8 28 16 Income Before Income Taxes $ 279 $ 272 $ 885 $ 747 Total Assets 9/30/2018 12/31/2017 KFC (d) $ 1,716 $ 1,544 Pizza Hut 580 668 All Other Segments 139 144 Corporate and Unallocated (e) 2,256 1,931 $ 4,691 $ 4,287 (a) Amounts have not been allocated to any segment for performance reporting purposes. (b) Includes equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates of $17 million and $19 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $52 million and $54 million for the years to date ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. (c) Primarily includes gain from re-measurement of previously held equity interest in connection with the acquisition of Wuxi KFC. See Note 2. ( d ) Includes investments in unconsolidated affiliates. (e) Primarily includes cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, inventories and investment in equity securities that are centrally managed.

Description of the Business - N

Description of the Business - Narrative (Details)	Oct. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Entity, date of incorporation		Apr. 1, 2016
Entity incorporation, state name		Delaware
Expiration term of master license agreement		50 years
Additional consecutive renewal terms of license agreement		50 years
Percentage of license fees on net sales		3.00%
Parent Company Investment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Exchange ratio of shares	1

Basis of Presentation - Narrati

Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details) - Wuxi KFC [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of additional equity interest acquired	36.00%
Cash consideration paid to acquire interest	$ 98
Equity interest in acquiree, including subsequent acquisition, percentage	83.00%

Revenue Recognition - Narrative

Revenue Recognition - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Prepaid gift cards expiration period		36 months
Product vouchers maximum expiration period		12 months
Points expiration period		18 months
Number of days from the period in which the corresponding sales occur that trade receivables are generally due		30 days
Impairment losses related to costs to obtain contracts		$ 0	$ 0
Costs to obtain contracts	$ 9	9	$ 12
Revenue recognized	$ 21	$ 39
KFC [Member]
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Franchisee agreement term		10 years
Pizza Hut [Member]
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Franchisee agreement term		10 years
Little Sheep [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Franchisee agreement term		5 years
Little Sheep [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Line Items]
Franchisee agreement term		10 years

Revenue Recognition - Schedule

Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue by Types of Arrangements and Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Other revenues		$ 9	$ 8	$ 18	$ 16
Total revenues		2,212	2,130	6,501	5,897
KFC [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues		1,502	1,402	4,400	3,858
Pizza Hut [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues		550	569	1,643	1,595
All Other Segments [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Other revenues		10	8	18	16
Total revenues		22	23	59	62
Corporate and Unallocated [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Other revenues		2		4
Total revenues	[1]	138	136	399	382
Elimination [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Other revenues		(3)		(4)
Total revenues		(3)		(4)
Elimination [Member] | All Other Segments [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues		(3)		(4)
Operating Segments [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues		2,212	2,130	6,501	5,897
Operating Segments [Member] | KFC [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues		1,502	1,402	4,400	3,858
Operating Segments [Member] | Pizza Hut [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues		550	569	1,643	1,595
Operating Segments [Member] | All Other Segments [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues		25	23	63	62
Company Sales [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues		2,008	1,924	5,912	5,326
Company Sales [Member] | KFC [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues		1,452	1,347	4,248	3,705
Company Sales [Member] | Pizza Hut [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues		548	568	1,640	1,592
Company Sales [Member] | All Other Segments [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues		8	9	24	29
Franchise [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues		36	38	110	107
Franchise [Member] | KFC [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues		34	36	104	102
Franchise [Member] | Pizza Hut [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues		1	1	2	2
Franchise [Member] | All Other Segments [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues		1	1	4	3
Transactions With Franchisees and Unconsolidated Affiliates [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues		159	160	461	448
Transactions With Franchisees and Unconsolidated Affiliates [Member] | KFC [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues		16	19	48	51
Transactions With Franchisees and Unconsolidated Affiliates [Member] | Pizza Hut [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues		1		1	1
Transactions With Franchisees and Unconsolidated Affiliates [Member] | All Other Segments [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues		6	5	17	14
Transactions With Franchisees and Unconsolidated Affiliates [Member] | Corporate and Unallocated [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues		$ 136	$ 136	$ 395	$ 382
[1]	Amounts have not been allocated to any segment for performance reporting purposes.

Revenue Recognition (Details)

Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Contract liabilities
- Deferred revenue related to prepaid stored-value products	$ 50	$ 50
- Deferred revenue related to customer loyalty programs	18	16
- Deferred revenue related to upfront fees	37	39
Total	$ 105	$ 105

Earnings Per Common Share ("E_3

Earnings Per Common Share ("EPS") (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income – Yum China Holdings, Inc.		$ 203	$ 176	$ 634	$ 505
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (for basic calculation)	[1]	384	386	386	387
Effect of dilutive share-based employee compensation	[1]	9	11	10	9
Effect of dilutive warrants	[2]	1	1	2	1
Weighted-average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding (for diluted calculation)		394	398	398	397
Basic Earnings Per Common Share		$ 0.53	$ 0.46	$ 1.64	$ 1.30
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share		$ 0.51	$ 0.44	$ 1.59	$ 1.27
Employee stock options, stock appreciation rights and warrants excluded from the diluted EPS computation	[3]	10	8	4	12
[1]	As a result of the separation, shares of Yum China common stock were distributed to YUM’s shareholders of record as of October 19, 2016 and included in the calculated weighted-average common shares outstanding. Holders of outstanding YUM equity awards generally received both adjusted YUM awards and Yum China awards, or adjusted awards on shares of common stock of either YUM or Yum China in their entirety. Any subsequent exercise of these awards, whether held by the Company’s employees or YUM’s employees, would increase the number of common shares outstanding. The outstanding equity awards are included in the computation of diluted EPS, if there is dilutive effect.
[2]	Pursuant to the investment agreements dated September 1, 2016, Yum China issued to strategic investors two tranches of warrants on January 9, 2017, with each tranche providing the right to purchase 8,200,405 shares of Yum China common stock, at an exercise price of $31.40 and $39.25 per share, respectively, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The warrants may be exercised at any time through October 31, 2021. The outstanding warrants are included in the computation of diluted EPS, if there is dilutive effect when the average market price of Yum China common stock for the period exceeds the exercise price of the warrants.
[3]	These outstanding employee stock options, stock appreciation rights and warrants were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because to do so would have been antidilutive for the quarters and years to date presented.

Earnings Per Common Share ("E_4

Earnings Per Common Share ("EPS") (Parenthetical) (Details)	Jan. 09, 2017Tranche$ / sharesshares
Class Of Warrant Or Right [Line Items]
Number of tranches of warrants | Tranche	2
Tranche One Warrants [Member]
Class Of Warrant Or Right [Line Items]
Warrants to purchase shares of common stock | shares	8,200,405
Exercise price of warrants | $ / shares	$ 31.40
Tranche Two Warrants [Member]
Class Of Warrant Or Right [Line Items]
Warrants to purchase shares of common stock | shares	8,200,405
Exercise price of warrants | $ / shares	$ 39.25

Equity (Details)

Equity (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018		Sep. 30, 2017
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2017			$ 2,842
Net Income	$ 212	$ 185	658		$ 527
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(98)	46	(156)		93
Comprehensive income - including noncontrolling interests	114	$ 231	502		620
Acquisition of business			36
Cash dividends declared ($0.30 per common share)			(115)
Dividends declared			(33)
Repurchase of shares of common stock			$ (167)	[1]	$ (128)
Repurchase of shares of common stock, shares			(4,576)	[1]	(3,356)
Share-based compensation			$ 18
Balance at September 30, 2018	3,083		3,083
Common Stock [Member]
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2017			$ 4
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017			389,000
Exercise and vesting of share-based awards, shares			2,000
Balance at September 30, 2018	$ 4		$ 4
Balance (in shares) at September 30, 2018	391,000		391,000
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2017			$ 2,375
Share-based compensation			18
Balance at September 30, 2018	$ 2,393		2,393
Retained Earnings [Member]
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2017			397
Net Income			634
Cash dividends declared ($0.30 per common share)			(115)
Balance at September 30, 2018	916		916
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2017			137
Foreign currency translation adjustments			(151)
Balance at September 30, 2018	(14)		(14)
Treasury Stock [Member]
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2017			$ (148)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017			(4,000)
Repurchase of shares of common stock			$ (167)
Repurchase of shares of common stock, shares			(5,000)
Balance at September 30, 2018	$ (315)		$ (315)
Balance (in shares) at September 30, 2018	(9,000)		(9,000)
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2017			$ 77
Net Income			24
Foreign currency translation adjustments			(5)
Acquisition of business			36
Dividends declared			(33)
Balance at September 30, 2018	$ 99		99
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Balance at December 31, 2017			5
Balance at September 30, 2018	$ 5		$ 5
[1]	Includes 0.2 million shares repurchased for $6 million with trade dates prior to September 30, 2018 but cash settlement dates subsequent to September 30, 2018.

Equity (Parenthetical) (Details

Equity (Parenthetical) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared, per common share	$ 0.10	$ 0.30

Equity - Narrative (Details)

Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Oct. 04, 2017	Feb. 07, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount	$ 550,000,000	$ 300,000,000

Equity (Details 1)

Equity (Details 1) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018		Sep. 30, 2017
Repurchase Of Shares Of Common Stock [Line Items]
Shares Repurchased	4,576	[1]	3,356
Dollar Value of Shares Repurchased	$ 167	[1]	$ 128
Remaining Dollar Value of Shares that may be Repurchased	$ 255
February 7, 2017 [Member]
Repurchase Of Shares Of Common Stock [Line Items]
Authorization Date	Feb. 7, 2017
Shares Repurchased	4,576		3,356
Dollar Value of Shares Repurchased	$ 167		$ 128
Remaining Dollar Value of Shares that may be Repurchased	$ 5
October 4, 2017 [Member]
Repurchase Of Shares Of Common Stock [Line Items]
Authorization Date	Oct. 4, 2017
Remaining Dollar Value of Shares that may be Repurchased	$ 250
[1]	Includes 0.2 million shares repurchased for $6 million with trade dates prior to September 30, 2018 but cash settlement dates subsequent to September 30, 2018.

Equity (Parenthetical) (Detai_2

Equity (Parenthetical) (Details 1) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)shares
Equity [Abstract]
Value of shares repurchased with trade dates in the current reporting quarter, but settlement dates subsequent to the current quarter | $	$ 6
Number of shares repurchased with trade dates in the current reporting quarter, but settlement dates subsequent to the current quarter | shares	0.2

Other Income, Net (Details)

Other Income, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Other Income And Expenses [Abstract]
Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates		$ 17	$ 19	$ 52	$ 54
Gain from re-measurement of equity interest upon acquisition	[1]			98
Foreign exchange changes and other		(7)	3	(7)	(1)
Other income, net		$ 10	$ 22	$ 143	$ 53
[1]	As a result of the acquisition of Wuxi KFC in the first quarter of 2018, as disclosed in Note 2, the Company recognized a gain of $98 million from the re-measurement of our previously held 47% equity interest at fair value, which was not allocated to any segment for performance reporting purposes.

Other Income, Net (Parenthetica

Other Income, Net (Parenthetical) (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Gain from re-measurement of previously held ownership interest at fair value	$ 98	[1]
Wuxi KFC [Member]
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Gain from re-measurement of previously held ownership interest at fair value	$ 98
Ownership interest previously held	47.00%
[1]	As a result of the acquisition of Wuxi KFC in the first quarter of 2018, as disclosed in Note 2, the Company recognized a gain of $98 million from the re-measurement of our previously held 47% equity interest at fair value, which was not allocated to any segment for performance reporting purposes.

Supplemental Balance Sheet In_3

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Accounts Receivable, net
Accounts receivable, gross	$ 67	$ 81
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(2)	(2)
Accounts receivable, net	65	79
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid rent	41	41
Receivables from payment processors and aggregators	25	40
Dividends receivable from unconsolidated affiliates	31	21
Other prepaid expenses and current assets	82	60
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	179	162
Other Assets
Land use right	140	131
VAT assets	205	176
Costs to obtain contracts	9	12
Long-term deposits	61	56
Investment in equity securities	74
Others	9	10
Other Assets	498	385
Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	551	420
Accrued capital expenditures	115	142
Accrued compensation and benefits	183	219
Accrued marketing expenses	78	28
Contract liabilities	74	72
Other current liabilities	115	104
Accounts payable and other current liabilities	1,116	985
Other Liabilities
Deferred escalating minimum rent	148	162
Contract liabilities	31	33
Accrued income tax payable	97	112
Deferred income tax liabilities	66	32
Other noncurrent liabilities	43	49
Other liabilities	$ 385	$ 388

Supplemental Balance Sheet In_4

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 3,347	$ 3,416
Accumulated depreciation	(1,742)	(1,725)
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,605	1,691
Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	2,145	2,184
Capital Leases, Primarily Buildings [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	27	28
Machinery, Equipment and Construction in Progress [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 1,175	$ 1,204

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross		$ 648	$ 490
Accumulated impairment losses	[1]	(382)	(382)
Goodwill, net		266	108
Goodwill acquired	[2]	175
Effect of currency translation adjustment		(17)
KFC [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross		239	80
Goodwill, net		239	80
Goodwill acquired	[2]	175
Effect of currency translation adjustment		(16)
Pizza Hut [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross		18	19
Goodwill, net		18	19
Effect of currency translation adjustment		(1)
All Other Segments [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, gross		391	391
Accumulated impairment losses	[1]	(382)	(382)
Goodwill, net		$ 9	$ 9
[1]	Accumulated impairment losses represent Little Sheep goodwill impairment.
[2]	Goodwill acquired in connection with the acquisition of Wuxi KFC.

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount		$ 195	$ 149
Accumulated Amortization		(115)	(104)
Net Carrying Amount		80	45
Total intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount		248	205
Intangible assets, net		133	101
Little Sheep trademark [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Net Carrying Amount		53	56
Reacquired franchise rights [Member]
Definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	[1]	149	100
Accumulated Amortization	[1]	(95)	(87)
Net Carrying Amount	[1]	54	13
Daojia platform [Member]
Definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount		17	18
Accumulated Amortization		(3)	(1)
Net Carrying Amount		14	17
Customer-related assets [Member]
Definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount		12	12
Accumulated Amortization		(8)	(6)
Net Carrying Amount		4	6
Other [Member]
Definite-lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount		17	19
Accumulated Amortization		(9)	(10)
Net Carrying Amount		$ 8	$ 9
[1]	Increase in gross carrying amount of reacquired franchise rights during the year to date ended September 30, 2018 primarily resulted from the acquisition of Wuxi KFC.

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Definite-lived intangible assets
Definite-lived intangible assets, amortization expense	$ 7	$ 4	$ 20	$ 10
Expected amortization expense for the unamortized definite-lived intangible assets - remainder of 2018	7		7
Expected amortization expense for the unamortized definite-lived intangible assets - 2019	19		19
Expected amortization expense for the unamortized definite-lived intangible assets - 2020	15		15
Expected amortization expense for the unamortized definite-lived intangible assets - 2021	15		15
Expected amortization expense for the unamortized definite-lived intangible assets - 2022	$ 14		$ 14

Fair Value Measurements - Narra

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Recurring Fair Value Measurements [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of Investment in Meituan's ordinary shares		$ 198,000,000		$ 205,000,000
Transfer from Level 1 to Level 2		0
Transfer from Level 2 to Level 1		0
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	$ 2,000,000	$ 13,000,000	$ 20,000,000
Meituan Dianping [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Number of ordinary shares subscribed		8.4
Maximum percentage of ordinary shares subscribed		1.00%
Fair value of Investment in Meituan's ordinary shares		$ 74,000,000

Fair Value Measurements - Asset

Fair Value Measurements - Assets Measured or Disclosed at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - Recurring Fair Value Measurements [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions		Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		$ 948	$ 728
Short-term investments, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		198	205
Total assets, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		1,220	933
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		271	93
Short-term investments, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure			62
Total assets, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		345	155
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		677	635
Short-term investments, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		198	143
Total assets, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		875	778
Time Deposits [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		677	635
Short-term investments, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		184	143
Time Deposits [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		677	635
Short-term investments, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		184	143
Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		242	93
Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		242	93
Fixed Income Debt Securities [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure	[1]	29
Short-term investments, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure	[1]		62
Fixed Income Debt Securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure	[1]	29
Short-term investments, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure	[1]		$ 62
Other Investments [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		14
Other Investments [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		14
Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other assets, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		74
Equity Securities [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other assets, Fair Value Measurement or Disclosure		$ 74
[1]	Classified as held-to-maturity investments and measured at amortized cost.

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax provision	$ 67	$ 87	$ 227	$ 220
Effective tax rate	24.20%	31.90%	25.70%	29.40%

Income Taxes - Narrative (Detai

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
U.S. federal statutory rate, percent	21.00%

Segment Reporting - Narrative (

Segment Reporting - Narrative (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	2
Number of operating segments	4

Segment Reporting (Details)

Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		$ 2,212	$ 2,130	$ 6,501	$ 5,897
Operating Profit		269	264	857	731
Interest and other income, net	[1]	10	8	28	16
Income Before Income Taxes		279	272	885	747
Total Assets		4,691		4,691		$ 4,287
KFC [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		1,502	1,402	4,400	3,858
Pizza Hut [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		550	569	1,643	1,595
All Other Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		22	23	59	62
Corporate and Unallocated [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	[1]	138	136	399	382
Unallocated revenues from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates	[1]	136	136	395	382
Unallocated Other revenues	[1]	2		4
Unallocated expenses from transactions with franchisees and unconsolidated affiliates	[1]	(135)	(136)	(392)	(379)
Unallocated Other operating costs and expenses	[1]	(1)		(3)
Unallocated and corporate G&A expenses	[1]	(42)	(43)	(94)	(124)
Unallocated Other income (loss)	[1],[2]	(2)	4	98	5
Total Assets	[3]	2,256		2,256		1,931
Combined [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		2,212	2,130	6,501	5,897
Combined [Member] | KFC [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		1,502	1,402	4,400	3,858
Operating Profit	[4]	264	256	759	683
Total Assets	[5]	1,716		1,716		1,544
Combined [Member] | Pizza Hut [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		550	569	1,643	1,595
Operating Profit		53	54	107	173
Total Assets		580		580		668
Combined [Member] | All Other Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		25	23	63	62
Operating Profit		(6)	(7)	(17)	(9)
Total Assets		139		139		$ 144
Elimination [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		(3)		(4)
Elimination [Member] | All Other Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		(3)		(4)
Combined [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues		$ 2,215	$ 2,130	$ 6,505	$ 5,897
[1]	Amounts have not been allocated to any segment for performance reporting purposes.
[2]	Primarily includes gain from re-measurement of previously held equity interest in connection with the acquisition of Wuxi KFC. See Note 2.
[3]	Primarily includes cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, inventories and investment in equity securities that are centrally managed.
[4]	Includes equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates of $17 million and $19 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $52 million and $54 million for the years to date ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
[5]	Includes investments in unconsolidated affiliates.

Segment Reporting (Parenthetica

Segment Reporting (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates	$ 17	$ 19	$ 52	$ 54

Contingencies - Narrative (Deta

Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2015	Sep. 30, 2018
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax rate on gains derived from indirect transfer of assets	10.00%
Percentage of tax assessed on difference between fair market value and tax basis	10.00%
Guaranteed line of credit and loans of franchisees		$ 1,000,000
Guarantees outstanding of unconsolidated affiliates		$ 0

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($)	Oct. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Oct. 04, 2017	Feb. 07, 2017
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount				$ 550,000,000	$ 300,000,000
Cash dividends declared per share		$ 0.10	$ 0.30
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount	$ 1,400,000,000
Dividends declared date	Oct. 30, 2018
Cash dividends declared per share	$ 0.12
Dividends payable date	Dec. 18, 2018
Dividends payable, date of record	Nov. 27, 2018
Estimated cash dividend payable	$ 46,000,000