** Shares of KFC parent Yum Brands YUM.N up about 2% at $142.12 premarket
** YUM beats Q3 same-store sales and profit estimates, helped by strong demand of its value-deal meals
** Co announces strategic review of its Pizza Hut brand as it struggles to compete with other fast-food chains
** Posts Q3 same-store sales grew 3%, beating analysts estimate of 2.68%- data compiled by LSEG
** Quarterly adjusted profit per share of $1.58 vs estimates of $1.49
** Taco Bell U.S. same-store sales grew 7%, while KFC International same-store sales grew 3%
** As of last close, stock up ~4% YTD
(Reporting by Koyena Das in Bengaluru)
((koyena.das@thomsonreuters.com))