Jan 18 Local News Yum Brands Selling Long John Silver’s, A&W The Fortune 500 company purchased the two chains in 2002, and is now looking for buyers. Yum officials say the sale is necessary as Yum focuses on expanding its KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell chains domestically and internationally, specifically in China. By Gabe Bullard Jan 18 Local News Yum Brands Selling Long John Silver’s, A&W Gabe Bullard