CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 21, 2015	Dec. 27, 2014
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 675	$ 578
Accounts and notes receivable, net	373	325
Inventories	276	301
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	259	254
Deferred income taxes	97	93
Advertising cooperative assets, restricted	103	95
Total Current Assets	1,783	1,646
Property, plant and equipment, net	4,374	4,498
Goodwill	684	700
Intangible assets, net	299	318
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	32	52
Other assets	547	560
Deferred income taxes	586	571
Total Assets	8,305	8,345
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and other current liabilities	1,790	1,972
Income taxes payable	131	77
Short-term borrowings	266	267
Advertising cooperative liabilities	103	95
Total Current Liabilities	2,290	2,411
Long-term debt	3,121	3,077
Other liabilities and deferred credits	1,123	1,244
Total Liabilities	6,534	6,732
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	8	9
Shareholders' Equity
Common Stock, no par value, 750 shares authorized; 433 and 434 shares issued in 2015 and 2014, respectively	0	0
Retained earnings	1,978	1,737
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(271)	(190)
Total Shareholders' Equity - YUM! Brands, Inc.	1,707	1,547
Noncontrolling interests	56	57
Total Shareholders' Equity	1,763	1,604
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest and Shareholders’ Equity	$ 8,305	$ 8,345