And given the rate at which labor wages and food inflation has impacted its peers like McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD ) and Wendys Co (NASDAQ: WEN ), Yum Brands has the right idea. Yum China is expected to trade as an independent company beginning Nov. 1 under the symbol "YUMC," according to Monday's press release. Once the split takes effect, the Chinese consumer won't suddenly stop eating at KFC or Pizza Hut.