Mint Explainer: Why are KFC and Pizza Hut franchisees Devyani and Sapphire coming together?

As of late January 1, 2026, Devyani International and Sapphire Foods, the two main gatekeepers of Yum! The brand empire in India has announced that they will merge into a single quick service restaurant (QSR) superpower. These two giants run KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell in India and neighboring regions.