Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

At the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence, we are committed to empowering communities to create and sustain generational wealth through franchising. As a world-class leader in franchise education and research, our mission is to unlock entrepreneurial opportunities for all, by providing industry-leading instruction that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in franchising.

Franchise Education

The franchise educational content is available online asynchronously in three formats: graduate, undergraduate or executive education (non-credit). All formats provide the same rich content that prepares someone to work in franchising in any capacity. All three versions provide CFE credit for those earning this IFA credential.

Your future is franchised

University of Louisville College of Business campus art statue, Big Red on a sunny day
Yum! Scholars Scholarship Program
Funded by a $1M endowment, this program supports students who lead with grit, integrity and a drive to make a difference.
College of Business student, Dacia Berry in front of a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant
Board of Advisors Scholarship Fund
Empowering communities and unlocking entrepreneurial opportunities for our students.
2022 Spring Commencement at the KFC Yum! Center
Student Success
Yum! CGFE stokes the fires of student success through world-class education.
Podcast recording studio with microphone, desktop computer, and other various recording equipment.
FranchiseU! Podcast
FranchiseU! provides education and inspiration to those in, or considering careers within, franchising.
Kathy Gosser, host of the Small Bites of Business Insights podcast, alongside Barb Nuss, and Rebecca McDade
Small Bites of Business Insights
Small Bites of Business Insights provides valuable lessons that will help you improve your business practices.
Colonel Harland Sanders statue at Louisville International Airport
Yum! Brands
Building global, iconic brands people trust and champion.