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Pizza Hut is closing 250 U.S. restaurants

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 04, 2026

Parent company Yum Brands is still conducting a strategic review of its struggling fast-food pizza chain but plans investments in marketing early this year as part of an agreement with franchisees.

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Was Pizza Hut's shift away from full service a mistake? It's complicated

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 02, 2026

The Bottom Line: The pizza chain’s shift from a full-service model to takeout and delivery was the biggest service model shift in restaurant industry history. But it has not spurred the growth for which the company hoped.

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Yum Brands waves the white flag on Pizza Hut

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 04, 2025

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chain operator is putting its pizza brand on the market. The chain had been struggling, distracting from the success of Taco Bell and KFC International.

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Yum Brands could put Pizza Hut on the market after another tough quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 04, 2025

The fast-food chain operator is exploring strategic options for its pizza brand after years of sales challenges, including a 6% decline in U.S. same-store sales in the third quarter.

Food

Pizza Hut's Crafted Flatzz started as a value offering but evolved into a canvas for innovation

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 16, 2025

Behind the Menu: A back-of-house hack in the pizza chain’s kitchens prompted the development of the portable, personal pies. Six months later, five variations launched, all with elevated toppings.

Leadership

Taco Bell owner Yum Brands is reshuffling its leadership

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2025

Joe Park, president of Byte by Yum, is leaving the fast-food chain operator while Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant is getting a promotion as part of a reorganization under new chief executive Chris Turner.

Food

Pizza Hut launches Crafted Flatzz around the world, each with a different flavor twist

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 20, 2025

The new personal pizzas are rolling out in 20 countries, starting with a $5 deal in the U.S. geared to solo diners

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KFC and Pizza Hut continue to struggle in the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 05, 2025

Both fast-food restaurant chains’ same-store sales fell 5%, while Habit Burger and Grill’s sales also declined. Taco Bell’s same-store sales rose 4%.

Leadership

David Gibbs to retire as CEO of Taco Bell owner Yum Brands

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 31, 2025

The longtime executive of the fast-food restaurant chain owner will retire in the first quarter of 2026. The company will start a search process for his successor.

Marketing

Restaurants jump through hoops to lure March Madness fans

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 26, 2025

College basketball fever goes beyond sports bars and wing joints this year, as steakhouses, pizza chains and Asian concepts compete to score big.

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