Yum! Supply Chain
Supplier Code of Conduct
Our suppliers are selected, assessed and rewarded through the Supplier Tracking and Recognition (STAR) system. It is a rigorous, industry-recognized audit system that sets and monitors standards for all of our brands' key suppliers. All of our restaurants, regardless of their ownership structure or location, must adhere to our strict food quality and safety standards. The guidelines are translated to local market requirements and regulations where appropriate and without compromising the standards.
In selecting a supplier we look for key performance indicators around pest control, sanitation, operations and facility management, good manufacturing practices and product protection, recovery and food security. In addition to measuring and testing food safety and security practices, we look for outstanding performance in quality control, not just of our product formulations, but in suppliers' management processes as well.
Our suppliers are classified by food safety risk from one to four; Class One is highest risk and Class Four is lowest. The categories are determined by a combination of scientific validation of risk and our experience with the product.