CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 24, 2012	Mar. 19, 2011
Net Income - including noncontrolling interests	$ 461	$ 267
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	14	48
Reclassification of pension and post-retirement losses to net income, net of tax	9	5
Net unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of tax	(1)	0
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	22	53
Comprehensive Income - including noncontrolling interests	483	320
Comprehensive Income - noncontrolling interests	3	3
Comprehensive Income - YUM! Brands, Inc.	$ 480	$ 317