TL;DR
Pizza Hut is using 3M Thinsulate Insulation thermal technology to keep pizza boxes 15 degrees warmer than traditional delivery boxes. The brand is seeking to hire 14,000 new drivers by the end of the year and is exploring technology systems to streamline the delivery process.
Pizza Hut is taking advantage of the same technology used in space blankets to keep pizzas warm during delivery. According to a recent article in QSR Magazine, the brand is using 3M Thinsulate Insulation thermal technology to keep pizza boxes 15 degrees warmer than traditional delivery boxes.
“This is about accuracy and consistency, giving our customers a trusted experience. We think these changes enable our team members even more to deliver a hot, delicious Pizza Hut pizza when the customer expects it," said COO Nicolas Burquier.
This new use of technology comes as part of the brand's recent focus on the delivery process. Pizza Hut is seeking to hire 14,000 new drivers by the end of the year and is exploring technology systems capable of streamlining the process.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on October 11, 2017. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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