In APMEA, results for 2014 decreased primarily due to the supplier issue impacting results in China, Japan and certain other markets by an estimated $290 million. Results for 2013 reflected higher franchised margin dollars, mostly offset by lower Company-operated margin dollars.
Combined operating margin
Combined operating margin is defined as operating income as a percent of total revenues. Combined operating margin was 29.0% in 2014 and 31.2% in 2013 and 2012