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The model's full reasoning — Q2 2018 call → NOWe need to determine if the transcript describes a situation where proven, repeat counterparties are asking for more than the company can currently supply, and the company is enlarging itself in response. Let's analyze the transcript. The call covers Yum! Brands' Q2 2018 results. Key topics: system sales growth, same-store sales, unit growth, transformation initiatives, refranchising, G&A savings, etc. The question specifically asks about "buyers who have already bought from the company and seen the result are now asking for more than the company can currently supply them." This is about demand exceeding supply from existing customers. Look for any mention of existing customers, franchisees, partners, etc., requesting more than the company can deliver. The transcript discusses unit growth, development, and expansion. For example, they talk about net new unit growth, opening new stores, and franchise agreements. But is there any indication that existing franchisees or partners are asking for more units than the company can currently provide? Or that there is a backlog of demand? The transcript mentions strong unit development, but it doesn't explicitly say that existing buyers are asking for more than the company can supply. It talks about the company's own plans to grow units. For instance, they mention the Telepizza alliance, but that's a new partnership, not existing buyers asking for more. Also, they discuss delivery expansion, but that's about adding delivery capability, not about existing customers demanding more than supply. The question requires three conditions: (1) pressure from proven, repeat counterparties; (2) ask exceeds current supply; (3) company enlarging itself now. In the transcript, there is no clear statement that existing customers or franchisees are demanding more than the company can currently provide. The company is growing units, but that seems to be its own initiative, not driven by excess demand from existing buyers. They talk about "bold restaurant development" and "net new unit growth" but not about a backlog or inability to meet requests. For example, they mention KFC opening nearly 200 net new units in a quarter, but that's the company's own expansion, not necessarily because existing franchisees are asking for more than they can supply.
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