The chain, headquartered in Plano, Texas , operates 19, restaurants worldwide as of While studying at Wichita State University , the Carneys opened their first location, which quickly expanded to six outlets within a year.
The brand began franchising in , and its distinctive building style was designed by Chicago architect George Lindstrom in Pizza Hut experienced significant growth, including the acquisition by PepsiCo in , followed by a spin-off into Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. Brands [ 5 ] in , who are the current owners.
Pizza Hut introduced PizzaNet in , an early internet ordering experiment, and continued innovation with offerings like stuffed crust pizza introduced in Pizza Hut has adapted its model to include various restaurant formats, including the family-style dine-in locations, carry-out, and hybrid locations.
It has ventured into international markets, tailoring its menu to local tastes. The brand faced challenges, including the closure of numerous dine-in locations in the US and adjustments to its franchise operations. Despite these hurdles, Pizza Hut remains a significant player in the global fast-food industry, known for its innovative products and marketing strategies. One early employee was future Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach Bill Parcells , who had worked for the company while a college student and football player at Wichita State University.
Parcells was considering a franchise for a career as well as law school , but instead chose to enter coaching, eventually becoming a head coach in the National Football League. The brothers began franchising in The iconic Pizza Hut building style was designed in by Chicago architect George Lindstrom [ 10 ] and was implemented in PepsiCo acquired Pizza Hut in November The company assumed the name of Yum!
