  Pizza Hut classic logo revived in the United States since 2019, alongside different logo used for the international markets since 2014 | |
 The distinctive roof shape and lettering style shown here on this Pizza Hut in Athens, Ohio, were typical of U.S. Pizza Huts. | |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
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| Industry | |
| Genre | Casual dining take-out |
| Founded | May 31, 1958 Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
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Number of locations | 19,866 restaurants worldwide (2023) |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Aaron Powell (President Pizza Hut International)[1] |
| Products | Pizza Fries Pan pizza Pasta Chicken wings Breadsticks |
| Services | Franchising |
| Revenue |  US$1.091 billion (2016)[2] |
Number of employees | About 350,000[2] |
| Parent | Yum! Brands |
| Website | pizzahut |
Pizza Hut, LLC[3] is an American multinational pizza restaurant chain and international franchise founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas by Dan and Frank Carney. The chain, headquartered in Plano, Texas, operates 19,866 restaurants worldwide as of 2023.[4]
While studying at Wichita State University, the Carneys opened their first location, which quickly expanded to six outlets within a year. The brand began franchising in 1959, and its distinctive building style was designed by Chicago architect George Lindstrom in 1963. Pizza Hut experienced significant growth, including the acquisition by PepsiCo in 1977, followed by a spin-off into Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc., later renamed Yum! Brands[5] in 2002, who are the current owners.
Pizza Hut introduced PizzaNet in 1994, an early internet ordering experiment, and continued innovation with offerings like stuffed crust pizza introduced in 1995. Pizza Hut has adapted its model to include various restaurant formats, including the family-style dine-in locations, carry-out, and hybrid locations. It has ventured into international markets, tailoring its menu to local tastes. The brand faced challenges, including the closure of numerous dine-in locations in the US and adjustments to its franchise operations. Despite these hurdles, Pizza Hut remains a significant player in the global fast-food industry, known for its innovative products and marketing strategies.
- ^ "Senior Officers & Leadership Team". Yum! Brands. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ a b "Pizza Hut to close up to 300 locations operated by bankrupt franchisee". Wfaa.com. August 17, 2020. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ^ "Pizza Hut, LLC". OpenCorporates. March 30, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ "Pizza Hut restaurant count worldwide 2010–2023". statista. February 24, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ Yum! Brands Form 10-K 2019 Archived June 15, 2020, at the Wayback Machine Yum! Brands. Form 10-K. Retrieved May 13, 2020.