Reply #37: here, i found where they are linked to pepsi

[iamthebandfanman]

http://www.pepsico.com/PEP_Company/History/index.cfm#

just go to 1977 and 1978 in the history section

1977 Milestones
PepsiCo acquires Pizza Hut, Inc. Pizza Hut was founded in 1958 by Dan and Frank Carney. It is spun off along with Taco Bell and KFC businesses as Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. in 1997.
PepsiCo passes the $3 billion mark in sales.
PepsiCo stock splits three-for-one.


1978 Milestones
Taco Bell is acquired. Taco Bell was established in the mid 1960s by Glen Bell. It is spun off along with Pizza Hut and KFC businesses as Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. in 1997. Later becomes YUM.