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title: "Pizza Hut System Working To Hire 40,000 New Team Members By The End Of 2021"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/1aa3a44f-3cba-4e86-8379-5de751e7e029
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20210924_pizza_hut_system_working_to_hire_40000_new_team_members_by_the_end_of_2021.html
category: "Pizza"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Pizza"
published: 2021-09-24T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:13:27.942Z
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# Pizza Hut System Working To Hire 40,000 New Team Members By The End Of 2021

**TL;DR:** Pizza Hut and its franchisees aim to hire 40,000 new permanent team members by the end of 2021. The company is hosting a free virtual conference to highlight its culture and career opportunities.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-09-24. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20210924_pizza_hut_system_working_to_hire_40000_new_team_members_by_the_end_of_2021.html).*

## Story

To help develop current employees across the system and spotlight the Pizza Hut brand’s culture for new applicants, Pizza Hut and its franchisees are hosting a free virtual “Pizza Hut: Pathways to Possibility” conference on Sept. 29 beginning at 1 p.m. CST. Open to all pizza lovers, the conference will feature snackable sessions that will highlight Pizza Hut’s inclusive culture, franchise organizations, the resume-building opportunities that come with a job at a Pizza Hut branded restaurant, and how current or new employees can advance their career within the brand.

The free virtual conference will run on Sept. 29 from 1p.m. CST – 5p.m. CST and registration is now open at the website, where you will also be able to access the full “Pizza Hut: Pathways to Possibility” conference agenda.

Notable speakers include Tre Wilcox, Professional Chef, past Top Chef participant and two-time James Beard Foundation nominee (“Rising Star Chef”); Michael Wigge, Author, Motivational Speaker and Challenge Coach; Chequan Lewis, Pizza Hut’s Chief Equity Officer; Cristi Lockett, Pizza Hut’s Chief People Officer; Mike Quinn, Pizza Hut franchisee and JJB Brands President; and Carri Haller, Talent Acquisition and Training Manager for Pizza Hut of Fort Wayne. Throughout the conference, attendees will also be able to hear from many other franchise and corporate employees in the Pizza Hut family, ranging from drivers to restaurant and multi-unit managers, regional directors, and franchise owners, about their experiences with the brand and the benefits of becoming part of the Pizza Hut team.

“Pizza Hut has continued to see explosive growth over the past few months, with the business performing extremely well as a result of increased demand,” said Cristi Lockett, chief people officer, Pizza Hut. “As we continue to grow in an especially tight labor market, it’s more important than ever to highlight our best-in-class brand culture as we strive to keep delivering America’s favorite pizza.”

Employees at a Pizza Hut branded restaurant may enjoy a number of attractive benefits including access to:

- Life Unboxed EDU, an educational program through which team members can earn college credits through on-the-job experience and training, as well as reduced tuition for college courses

- A clear career path that encourages growth and promotion within the organization

- Career recognition through programs like the Pizza Hut Proud Awards that honor restaurant teams and managers who go above and beyond while serving their customers, team members and communities

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Pizza Hut (company)
- career development (topic)
- hiring (topic)
- Chequan Lewis (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20210924_pizza_hut_system_working_to_hire_40000_new_team_members_by_the_end_of_2021.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/1aa3a44f-3cba-4e86-8379-5de751e7e029).