It’s official: Yum has sold Pizza Hut for $1.5B
Taco Bell’s parent will focus on its other brands, while Pizza Hut can begin a turnaround sheltered from the immediate pressures of public markets.
· Restaurant Dive· September 1, 2026
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Yum Brands acquisition of Pizza Hut
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Yum! Brands Agrees to Sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 Billion
Pizza Hut finished Q1 with 6,121 restaurants. Pizza Hut will soon have a new owner. Yum! Brands announced Tuesday that it has agreed to sell Pizza Hut—excluding Mainland China—to p
· QSR Magazine· June 16, 2026
Pizza Hut taps into nostalgia demand with ‘Hut Originals’ platform
- Quick Service - Marketing & Branding - News Pizza Hut taps into nostalgia demand with ‘Hut Originals’ platform The fast-food pizza chain is bringing back its signature Book It pr
· Nation's Restaurant News· June 9, 2026
Maybe a sale really would be the best thing for Pizza Hut
Yum Brands considers selling Pizza Hut due to negative sales.
· Restaurant Business· April 28, 2026
Domino’s expects Papa Johns, Pizza Hut to close more stores
Domino's expects competitors to close stores due to profitability issues
· Restaurant Dive· April 28, 2026
The 10 Most Profitable Franchise Brands in the World
McDonald's is the No. 1 most profitable franchise brand in the world, with annual sales of $100 billion.
· 1851 Franchise· August 18, 2023
Pizza Hut Appoints Chequan Lewis As Company’s First-Ever Chief Equity Officer
Pizza Hut has appointed Chequan Lewis as its first Chief Equity Officer to advance equity and create meaningful change.
· Franchising.com· August 19, 2020
Pizza Hut Expanding Team To Serve America Through Contactless Delivery, Carryout, And Curbside Pickup
Pizza Hut expands its team to meet increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, hiring for over 30,000 open positions and expediting the onboarding process.
· Franchising.com· March 25, 2020
Oh Baby…baby! Pizza Hut Doubles Down On Super Bowl Babies For Year Two, Rewarding Family With First Set Of Twins Born After Kickoff Of Super Bowl LIV
Pizza Hut is awarding the first family to welcome twins after the kickoff of Super Bowl LIV with bigger and better rewards, as part of its Super Bowl Babies promotion.
· Franchising.com· January 31, 2020
First Ethiopian Pizza Hut Opens
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· Global Franchise· April 13, 2018