Pizza Hut to Close Multiple Locations Due to Low Sales
So hard to say goodbye! Pizza Hut is set to close over 200 “underperforming” locations across the United States. The parent company, Yum! Brands, Inc. announced that the closings will…
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 22: A general view of a Pizza Hut restaurant on Regent Street Saint James’s on October 22, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)So hard to say goodbye! Pizza Hut is set to close over 200 "underperforming" locations across the United States. The parent company, Yum! Brands, Inc. announced that the closings will beging the first half of 2026.
Pizza Hut to Close Locations
USA Today reports that on February 4, Chief Financial Officer Ranjith Roy said the closings are to help with the brand moving forward. The strategy includes “vibrant marketing, modernization of technology, and franchise agreements."
The closures come after Pizza Hut stores saw a decline by 3% during the fourth quarter of 2025. Other brands under the same parent company, such as Taco Bell and KFC, saw an increase of 7% during the same time. Due to this, the company has decided to shut down a few extra locations.
Although Pizza Hut will only close about 250 locations of their 20,000+ across the U.S, they are hoping that this small impact will help overall.
“Pizza Hut is a beloved global brand and industry innovator that connects people through the joy of pizza, and we are confident in its long-term future,” said Chris Turner, Chief Executive Officer, Yum! Brands Inc. “Pizza Hut is a beloved global brand and industry innovator that connects people through the joy of pizza, and we are confident in its long-term future,” said Chris Turner, Chief Executive Officer, Yum! Brands Inc. in a 2025 press release.
