Summary
Pizza Hut is closing 250 locations in the United States by mid-2026. This decision is part of a strategy by its parent company, Yum Brands, due to declining sales and underperformance.
Key Facts
- Pizza Hut will close 250 restaurants in the U.S. by 2026.
- These closures are about 3% of its U.S. locations.
- Yum Brands is reviewing its strategy for Pizza Hut due to falling sales.
- The review may lead to new actions, including a possible sale of the brand.
- U.S. same-store sales for Pizza Hut fell by 3% in late 2025.
- Yum's other brands, Taco Bell and KFC, reported sales increases in the same period.
- The specific locations for closures haven't been disclosed.
- The strategic review process is expected to conclude in 2026.
