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India's KFC and Pizza Hut franchisees, Sapphire Foods India and Devyani International, are merging in a $934 million deal to create a major fast-food franchisee in India, aiming to improve profitability and achieve significant synergies amid challenging market conditions.
Yum Brands is considering selling Pizza Hut as part of a formal review of options to improve the struggling pizza chain, which could lead to a sale under new ownership.
Yum! Brands is exploring selling Pizza Hut due to declining sales and increased competition, with the brand struggling to prove its value amid rising prices and a crowded market, despite maintaining quality and nostalgic appeal.
Yum! Brands is considering selling its struggling Pizza Hut chain due to declining US sales and increased competition, with the company exploring strategic options to improve the brand's value amid broader industry challenges and cautious consumer spending.
Yum Brands is considering selling Pizza Hut after a period of declining U.S. sales and challenges in the competitive pizza market, as part of a strategic review to unlock the brand's full value.
Pizza Hut in the UK is closing half of its restaurants due to declining customer interest, rising costs, and increased competition from trendy pizzerias and takeaway options, as consumers seek higher-quality, authentic, and innovative pizza experiences, leading to a decline in the chain's popularity and profitability.
Yum Brands reported quarterly earnings and revenue that fell short of expectations due to declines in U.S. same-store sales for Pizza Hut and KFC, despite overall revenue growth and international sales increases, highlighting ongoing challenges in the U.S. market.
Some California fast-food chains, particularly pizza chains, are laying off workers ahead of a new $20 minimum wage law set to take effect in April, impacting delivery driver jobs. The move is in response to the potential financial impact of the wage increase, with some chains transferring delivery services to third-party providers. Critics argue that the new mandate will cost jobs and lead to higher prices for customers, while exemptions for certain chains, such as Panera Bread, have sparked controversy over alleged political favoritism.
A South Milwaukee Pizza Hut employee allegedly killed his manager over a $7,000 inheritance check, dumped the body in a trash can, and sent eerie texts from the victim's phone to cover his tracks. The suspect, Kavonn Ingram, was arrested and faces several felony charges. Surveillance footage and phone pings were used to track his movements, and the community was left on edge by the gruesome details of the murder. Ingram is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, hiding a corpse, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
A Pizza Hut worker, Kavonn Ingram, was charged with the first-degree homicide of his manager, Alex Stengel, in the restaurant's kitchen over a $7,000 inheritance check the victim had cashed earlier. Stengel was shot, had his throat slashed, and was stabbed before being wrapped in a garbage bag and dumped in a dumpster outside the Pizza Hut. Ingram was arrested after being spotted on surveillance footage dragging the body outside and faces a life sentence on the first-degree homicide charge, along with other charges.
A Pizza Hut employee in Wisconsin allegedly killed his manager over a $7,000 inheritance check, then placed the body in a trash bin behind the restaurant. The victim, identified as 55-year-old Alexander Stengel, had been shot in the head and had puncture wounds to his neck. The suspect, Kavonn Ingram, was arrested and charged with first-degree intentional homicide, among other charges. Surveillance footage, cell phone records, and evidence found in Ingram's home linked him to the crime.
A Pizza Hut employee in Wisconsin allegedly killed his manager over a $7,000 inheritance check, then placed the body in a trash bin behind the restaurant. The victim, identified as 55-year-old Alexander Stengel, had been shot in the head and had puncture wounds to his neck. The suspect, Kavonn Ingram, was arrested and charged with first-degree intentional homicide, among other charges. Surveillance footage, cell phone records, and evidence found in Ingram's home linked him to the crime.
Pizza Hut has launched the "Goodbye Pies" campaign, allowing customers to order a Hot Honey pizza for delivery to an ex-lover with a customized message on the box, in an effort to aid breakup woes leading up to Valentine's Day. The campaign is tied to the release of new menu items and is available in select locations, with an option for those outside of those areas to request a breakup message and a free gift card for a Hot Honey pizza to be sent to an ex. This marketing stunt follows previous initiatives aimed at differentiating Pizza Hut from its competitors.
National Pizza Day is celebrated on Friday, with Americans consuming 29,000 tons of pizza in 2023. Many restaurants are offering deals, including Domino's Perfect Combo Meal, Papa John's Vegas Style Pizza, Pizza Hut's Deal Lover's Menu, and more. Other pizza chains and restaurants are also joining in with special promotions and discounts for the occasion.
Pizza Hut is offering "Goodbye Pies" as a heartbreak-inducing promotion for couples looking to split before Valentine's Day, allowing customers in select cities to order a "Goodbye Pie" and have it sent to their soon-to-be-exes with a brief, personal message. The promotion includes a new hot honey pizza and limited gift cards with humorous breakup excuses, available from Tuesday through Valentine's Day.