WHO IS YUM! BRANDS?

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill - be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth.
We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We’re seeking talented individuals to make a difference across our global business. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll help shape our future by delivering results that matter and bringing your smart, heart, and courage to the table.
If you’re ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high performance, and meaningful work—join us. Let’s build the future of Yum! together!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in state and/or local government agency or private sector advocacy.
• Strong grasp of legislative and regulatory processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with labor policy, franchising, or restaurant-industry issues is a strong plus.

• Support the development and execution of the organization’s state and local legislative and regulatory agenda, with a focus on QSR-relevant issues.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments affecting the quick serve restaurant industry.
• Build and maintain relationships both externally and internally with key stakeholders, including state and local lawmakers, state government agencies, industry coalitions, company subject matter experts, outside consultants, and franchisees.
• Create and routinely update meeting collateral, including franchisee and restaurant locations database.
• Support franchisee engagement in advocacy efforts, including grassroots activation emails and routine updates on legislation with franchisees and their associations.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., legal, sustainability, finance) to evaluate how policy changes impact business operations.
• Represent the company at industry trade groups and develop extensive relationships with industry peers and other stakeholder groups.
• Ensure compliance with state and local lobbying regulations and maintain accurate activity reports.