Taco Bell to make a run in Japan

• Yum Brands (NYSE:YUM) signs a franchise deal with Asrapport Dining to launch Taco Bell locations in Japan.
• Currently, the company only has a few Taco Bells outlets on U.S. military bases.
• McDonald's has had a dismal time in Japan over the last year through its joint venture in the region.
• Shares of Asrapport soared in Tokyo trading earlier