Yum! Brands provides guidance for full-year 2009, projecting earnings per share growth of at least 10% prior to special items. Key growth strategies include opening 1,400 new international restaurants, generating 3% global same-store-sales growth, and achieving industry-leading returns on invested capital. The guidance outlines targets for each of Yum!'s major divisions: China, Yum Restaurants International, and the U.S. business. Yum! expects overall operating profit growth driven by strong performances in China and international markets, while improving returns in the U.S.