Pizza Hut closing 250 stores in first half of 2026

[pacerob]

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[james.hendrickson]

I have a suggestion for the Pizza Hut executives....perhaps they should make Pizza that people want to eat.

[bjl584]

I have a suggestion for the Pizza Hut executives....perhaps they should make Pizza that people want to eat.

I always liked their pizza. Haven't had it in years, so something may have changed.
I do remember the restaurants being outdated, dirty, and in need of repairs.
It seemed that corporate was unwilling to make any investments in their locations.