Reportable Operating Segments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 22, 2014		Mar. 23, 2013		Dec. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 2,724		$ 2,535
Operating Profit (loss)	571		487
Assets	8,705				8,695
Interest expense, net	33		31
Income Before Income Taxes	538		456
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	40				53
China
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,379		1,151
Operating Profit (loss)	285	[1]	154	[1]
Assets	3,827	[2]			3,720	[2]
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	40				53
KFC Division
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	664		659
Operating Profit (loss)	163		165
Assets	2,307				2,301
Pizza Hut Division
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	267		267
Operating Profit (loss)	84		99
Assets	732				723
Taco Bell Division
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	391		438
Operating Profit (loss)	84		100
Assets	1,010				1,017
India
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	23		20
Operating Profit (loss)	(3)		(2)
Assets	101				99
Corporate and Other unallocated
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Profit (loss)	(42)	[3]	(29)	[3]
Assets	$ 728	[4]			$ 835	[4]

[1] Includes equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates. See Note 4.

[2] China includes investments in 4 unconsolidated affiliates totaling $40 million and $53 million as of 2014 and 2013, respectively.

[3] Includes refranchising gains and (losses).

[4] Primarily includes cash, deferred tax assets and property, plant and equipment, net, related to our office facilities.