Consumer Marketing Roundup: December 22, 2020
A roundup of consumer marketing news and trends for the coming year, including the impact of COVID-19 on restaurants.
· Franchising.com· December 22, 2020
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Pizza Hut — page 18
Pizza Hut is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 707 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * QSR pizza is stealing share from the freezer aisle, with QSR pizza now accounting for 45% of total pizza spending, a 3.1% increase compared to 2019, and Pizza Hut is one of the brands in this category [[2026-10-22 QSR pizza is stealing share from the freezer aisle (7cac02)]] * AI agents, such as Muse, can order food from restaurants like Pizza Hut, potentially changing the way customers interact with restaurant websites and apps [[2026-10-13 How AI agents could change restaurant ordering (ad30af)]] * Pizza Hut has launched Little Hut Libraries, miniature neighborhood book exchanges designed to look like its iconic restaurants, in collaboration with Little Free Library [[2026-09-29 Pizza Hut Turns Its Iconic Red Roofs Into Miniature “Little Hut Libraries” Acros (d4cec4)]] * Pizza Hut is releasing Halloween-themed menu items in September, featuring spooky and seasonal flavors [[2026-09-28 Halloween comes to menus a month early (e486f8)]] * Yum! Brands is focusing on accelerating growth after divesting Pizza Hut, with CFO Ranjith Roy stating that the company is open to adding another concept to its portfolio [[2026-09-28 For Yum! Brands, Life After Pizza Hut Starts with an 'Acceleration of Growth' (5e6c81)]] * Orangetheory has named former Pizza Hut U.S. president Carl Loredo as its new global brand president, succeeding Lauren Cody [[2026-09-24 Orangetheory Names Former Pizza Hut Exec as New Global President (bd3d05)]] * Pizza Hut is mentioned in a global franchising news update by international trade expert Bill Edwards [[2026-10-08 Global Franchising News from International Trade Expert Bill Edwards, October 20 (edeaa0)]] * Dine Brands has adopted a poison pill to protect against a potential takeover, a move that may be relevant to the broader restaurant industry, including companies like Pizza Hut [[2026-10-30 Dine Brands fights acquisition attempt with poison pill (5412a6)]] Filed under Restaurants / Pizza.
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Young Ones To Watch: Nimesh & Neal Dahya Fosters Freeze
Brothers Neal and Nimesh Dahya own 180 restaurant franchise locations.
· 1851 Franchise· December 21, 2020
Good News! – December 2020
The article discusses various business growth and change stories, as well as how businesses are coping with the coronavirus.
· Franchising.com· December 16, 2020
Sleigh The Holiday Season With The Family-Favorite Triple Treat Box® From Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut delivers the Triple Treat Box, a three-in-one meal with two medium one-topping pizzas, five breadsticks, and 10 Cinnabon Mini Rolls.
· Franchising.com· December 7, 2020
Pizza Hut Delivery to expand U.K. footprint following partnership with Christie & Co
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· Global Franchise· December 2, 2020
Tasty Restaurant Group Adds Another 37 Pizza Huts
Tasty Restaurant Group acquires 37 Pizza Hut locations in Virginia and West Virginia, expanding its portfolio and increasing market share.
· Franchising.com· December 1, 2020
Slim Chickens to open at least five new units in southwest England
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· Global Franchise· November 26, 2020
After 50 Years, the Abbott Family is Continuing to Grow with Fosters Freeze
Fosters Freeze, a 75-year-old ice cream and burger franchise, experiences a resurgence in growth after being purchased by a new ownership group.
· 1851 Franchise· November 20, 2020
How a Former 60-Plus-Unit Burger King Franchisee Team is Leading Fosters Freeze to Renewed Growth
The Dahya brothers, former 60-plus-unit Burger King franchisees, are leading Fosters Freeze to renewed growth.
· 1851 Franchise· November 20, 2020
Executive Q&A
Neal Dahya discusses his experience with franchising prior to becoming franchisors with Fosters Freeze.
· 1851 Franchise· November 20, 2020
Why Customers Keep Coming Back to Fosters Freeze
Fosters Freeze presents a strong investment opportunity as Americans look for new career opportunities during the pandemic.
· 1851 Franchise· November 20, 2020
Wendy’s Partners With Franchisees to Bid on 393 Units in NPC Bankruptcy Case
Wendy’s bid for NPC's units will complicate the sale process, especially now that the court has approved the stalking-horse bid.
· 1851 Franchise· November 20, 2020
Pizza Hut Releases Limited-Edition Original Pan Weighted Blanket In Partnership With Gravity Blanket Just In Time For The Holidays
Pizza Hut has released a limited-edition weighted blanket in partnership with Gravity Blanket, available for purchase during the holiday season.
· Franchising.com· November 18, 2020
Pizza Hut Partners With Beyond Meat® To Become First National Pizza Company To Offer A Plant-Based Meat Pizza Coast-To-Coast
Pizza Hut partners with Beyond Meat to offer plant-based meat pizzas nationwide.
· Franchising.com· November 10, 2020
Pandya Restaurant Growth Brands Snaps Up Corner Bakery
Jay Pandya's Pandya Restaurant Growth Brands purchases Corner Bakery from Roark Capital Partners in a private transaction.
· Franchising.com· November 3, 2020
Pizza Hut shuts 632 international locations in Q3 2020
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· Global Franchise· October 30, 2020
Tough Times Reveal Character
The article discussed the importance of leading by example and maintaining high standards as a leader in the restaurant industry.
· Franchising.com· October 20, 2020
9Round Franchising names Janice Branham VP of operations
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· Global Franchise· October 20, 2020
Janice Branam Named VP Of Operations For 9Round Franchising, LLC
Janice Branam was named VP of Operations for 9Round Franchising, LLC, bringing over 20 years of franchising experience to the role.
· Franchising.com· October 19, 2020
Multi-unit operator acquires 62 Sonic Drive-In locations
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· Global Franchise· October 16, 2020
Multi-Brand Operator Acquires 62 Sonic Drive-In Locations In Alabama And Florida
Quality Restaurant Group acquires 62 Sonic Drive-In locations in Florida and Alabama, expanding its restaurant portfolio by 75 percent in the last year.
· Franchising.com· October 15, 2020
NPC International's Restructuring Offers Leases For 163 Pizza Hut Sites In 26 States
NPC International markets 163 Pizza Hut sites for sale as part of its bankruptcy reorganization.
· Franchising.com· October 13, 2020
GF podcast: Regina Borda of Pizza Hut
Regina Borda of Pizza Hut discusses building a pizza franchise legacy
· Global Franchise· October 8, 2020
Former Pizza Hut General Manager to Open Las Vegas’ First Togo’s Franchise
Wayne Bauer, a former Pizza Hut general manager, will open Las Vegas' first Togo's franchise early next year.
· 1851 Franchise· September 24, 2020