Pizza Hut to Close 250 U.S. Outlets Amid Slump in Pizza Sales
Yum! Brands plans to close roughly 250 underperforming Pizza Hut locations in the first half of 2026—about 3% of U.S. outlets—citing weak same-store sales and a broader downturn in the pizza market, as the parent company weighs strategic options for the brand amid competition and value-focused promotions at rivals like Taco Bell.