H World Group Reports Strong Full-Year 2025 Results, Driven by Asset-light Growth SHANGHAI, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) (HKEX: 01179), one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting continued momentum in network expansion, asset-light transformation, profitability and loyalty engagement. Jin Hui, CEO of H World Group, said: “2025 marked our 20th anniversary and another year of strong network expansion, with over 2,400 new hotels opened. More importantly, supported by product upgrades and disciplined revenue management, our RevPAR performance improved sequentially and returned to positive growth in the fourth quarter—reflecting […]

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33. Who is behind KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut For our thirty-third episode, we're talking about a company that is a master of the franchise model. A company that owns a portfolio of some of the most iconic fast-food brands on the planet... [pause] the red roof of Pizza Hut, the "Live Más" spirit of Taco Bell, and the secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices from KFC. This is a story of how these seemingly separate empires are all part of one massive, global, cash-gushing machine. We are talking about Yum! Brands. When you hear the name Yum! Brands ($YUM), you immediately think of its iconic fast-food chains: KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut. It’s one of the largest restaurant companies in the world, with tens of thousands of locations serving millions of customers daily. The common perception is that they are in the business of operating a massive global restaurant empire. But the real story behind Yum! Brands is its transformation into an "asset-light" franchising powerhouse. The company now franchises over 98% of its restaurants, meaning its primary business isn't making food; it's licensing its world-famous brands to operators and collecting high-margin, recurring royalty fees. This capital-efficient model has allowed it to scale globally with incredible speed. However, managing a diverse portfolio of legacy brands in a hyper-competitive market presents its own challenges. Can the strength of Taco Bell and KFC offset the struggles in the pizza category? We're ordering from the value menu to see if Yum's franchise-focused business model is a recipe for long-term growth or if its different brands are pulling the company in too many directions.

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29. It is NOT just Hotels For our twenty-ninth episode, we’re exploring a name you know. A name you see in big, bright letters on city skylines around the world. A company that for over a century has been a home away from home for travelers. But what if I told you that the modern version of this company doesn't actually own most of its hotels? What if I told you they'd found a much, much better business? We are talking about the global hospitality leader... Hilton. When you hear the name Hilton ($HLT), you probably picture a global empire of iconic hotels and resorts. For a century, the Hilton brand has been synonymous with travel, luxury, and hospitality. Most investors assume the company's business is owning and operating a massive portfolio of valuable real estate. But the real story behind the modern Hilton is its "asset-light" business model. The company has transformed into a high-margin branding and franchising machine. Instead of owning buildings, Hilton licenses its powerful family of brands—like Hampton, DoubleTree, and Embassy Suites—to property owners and collects lucrative, recurring franchise fees. This makes it less of a real estate company and more of a brand loyalty powerhouse. However, the business is highly cyclical and dependent on a strong economy. With intense competition from rivals and disruptors like Airbnb, is the asset-light model enough to weather the next downturn? We're checking in to analyze if Hilton's powerful brand and fee-based model make it a five-star addition to an investment portfolio.

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