Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No. 333-248288) on Form S-3 and (No. 333-36877, 333-32050, 333-36955, 333-36961, 333-36893, 333-32048, 333-109300, 333-64547, 333-32052, 333-109299, 333-170929, and 333-223152) on Form S-8 of our report dated February 22, 2022, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of YUM! Brands, Inc. and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Louisville, Kentucky

February 22, 2022