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Earliest in view: May 19 · 21:09 UTCMost recent: Jul 3 · 13:50 UTC
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  • BUSINESSJul 3 · 13:50 UTCQUARTZ
    Yum Brands might sell Pizza Hut to a private equity firm

    Yum Brands is considering selling Pizza Hut to a private equity firm. LongRange outbid competitors like Sycamore Partners for a potential deal expected to finalize in weeks.

  • BUSINESSJun 27 · 17:02 UTCFOX NEWS
    KFC plans to test a new prototype called Open House

    KFC is testing a new prototype restaurant called Open House, featuring modern design, expanded menu options, and services like table service, drive-thru, and takeout. The brand is also introducing new sauces, menu items, and a refreshed Colonel Sanders image as part of its overhaul.

  • BUSINESSJun 17 · 09:02 UTCSCMP WORLD
    Global brands in China seek local partners amid market squeeze

    Pizza Hut, the largest casual dining operator in China, has been sold by US-based Yum! Brands to Shanghai-based Yum China for US$1.2 billion. The transaction aims to help global brands strengthen sales in China's competitive market through local partnerships.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 19:55 UTCFORTUNE
    Pizza Hut is getting the private equity treatment in a $2.7 billion deal as its owner offloads the brand that defined 1990s dining nostalgia

    Pizza Hut was sold by Yum Brands to private equity firm LongRange Capital for $1.5 billion, with Yum China acquiring mainland China locations for $1.2 billion. The chain has struggled against competitors like Domino’s, closing hundreds of locations in recent years.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 19:26 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Pizza Hut, overtaken by the arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion

    Pizza Hut is being sold by Yum Brands for $2.7 billion, with LongRange Capital acquiring the non-China business and Yum China Holdings Inc. purchasing the mainland China operations. The sale follows declining sales, competition from delivery services like DoorDash and Uber Eats, and a shift away from large dine-in restaurants.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 19:08 UTCBUSINESS INSIDER
    Pizza Hut is getting a new owner: private equity firm LongRange buys chain in $1.5 billion deal

    Yum! Brands sold Pizza Hut in a $2.7 billion deal to private equity firm LongRange Capital and Yum China Holdings. LongRange will acquire Pizza Hut outside mainland China for $1.5 billion, while Yum China will take the mainland China business for $1.2 billion. Yum! Brands will refocus on KFC, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 16:34 UTCNY POST
    Pizza Hut to be sold for $2.7B after years of lagging sales

    Yum! Brands is selling Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion after years of declining sales that negatively impacted its earnings. The transaction reflects efforts to address the underperformance of the pizza chain.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 16:16 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGS
    Pizza Hut finds new owners amid sluggish US sales

    Yum! Brands will sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, with LongRange Capital acquiring non-China operations and Yum China purchasing Chinese operations. The sale follows years of stagnant US sales and marks the first change in Pizza Hut's ownership since 1977.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 16:01 UTCWJZY QUEEN CITY NEWS
    Pizza Hut, overtaken by the arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion

    Pizza Hut, a 68-year-old chain struggling with competition and outdated restaurants, is being sold by Yum Brands to LongRange Capital for $2.7 billion, with the mainland China business excluded and the transaction valued at $1.5 billion. The sale reflects challenges from the rise of delivery culture.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 14:39 UTCBATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT
    RU: Pizza Hut sold / Retirement savings weakened / Lies on AI

    Yum! Brands is selling Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, with LongRange Capital acquiring most global operations and Yum China taking over the China business due to declining sales. Americans are increasingly using 401(k) savings for emergencies, weakening retirement security. A consulting firm retracted an AI-related report containing hallucinations and inaccurate claims about organizations.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 14:18 UTCSCMP WORLD
    Yum China takes full slice of Pizza Hut China in US$1.2 billion deal

    Yum China will acquire Pizza Hut China for US$1.2 billion, gaining full control of the brand in mainland China and deepening its separation from Yum! Brands. The cash payment will be funded through existing reserves and debt, with the transaction expected to complete in the third quarter.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 13:40 UTCQUARTZ
    Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion to shed its weakest brand

    Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion to divest its weakest brand. The transaction splits into two parts, with LongRange Capital acquiring most of the chain and Yum China obtaining its mainland China locations.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 13:35 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTE
    Pizza Hut sold in 2 separate deals totaling $2.7 billion

    Pizza Hut's parent company Yum Brands sold the chain in two separate deals totaling $2.7 billion. LongRange Capital acquired most Pizza Hut locations for $1.5 billion, while Yum China purchased mainland China locations for $1.2 billion.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 13:07 UTCFINANCIAL TIMES WORLD
    Yum Brands to offload Pizza Hut in $2.7bn deal

    Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut in a $2.7 billion deal to a private equity group. The company, which also owns KFC and Taco Bell, will offload the bulk of its stake in the fast-food chain.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 13:07 UTCFORTUNE
    Yum Brands sells a shrinking Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion

    Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, with LongRange Capital acquiring the U.S. and other regions for $1.5 billion and Yum China Holdings Inc. purchasing the mainland China business for $1.2 billion. The sale follows declining sales and plans to close 250 U.S. restaurants due to outdated stores and competition.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 12:38 UTCWGN9 CHICAGO
    Struggling Pizza Hut sold for $2.7 billion by parent Yum Brands

    Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut, excluding its mainland China business, to LongRange Capital for $1.5 billion. The mainland China Pizza Hut will be acquired by Yum China Holdings Inc. for $1.2 billion.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 12:38 UTCWTOP DC
    Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion

    Pizza Hut, a struggling restaurant chain owned by Yum Brands, is being sold for $2.7 billion. The sale includes $1.5 billion for the non-China business to LongRange Capital and $1.2 billion for the mainland China operations to Yum China Holdings Inc. The chain has faced declining sales, outdated stores, and competition.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 12:38 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion

    Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, with LongRange Capital acquiring the non-China business for $1.5 billion and Yum China Holdings Inc. purchasing the mainland China operations for $1.2 billion. The sale follows Pizza Hut's struggles with outdated stores and declining U.S. sales, including plans to close 250 U.S. restaurants.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 12:38 UTCWVBT FOX43 NORFOLK
    Struggling Pizza Hut sold for $2.7 billion by parent Yum Brands

    Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut, excluding its mainland China operations, to LongRange Capital for $1.5 billion and Yum China Holdings Inc. for $1.2 billion. The total transaction amounts to $2.7 billion.

  • BUSINESSJun 16 · 12:24 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion

    Yum Brands will sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, with LongRange Capital acquiring the non-China business for $1.5 billion and Yum China Holdings Inc. purchasing the mainland China operations for $1.2 billion. The sale follows Pizza Hut's struggles with outdated stores and competition, including plans to close 250 U.S. locations.

  • BUSINESSJun 15 · 11:50 UTCQUARTZ
    KFC is overhauling its brand globally with new menu items, restaurant designs, and fresh branding

    KFC is globally overhauling its brand by introducing new menu items like expanded boneless chicken options and a new sauce lineup, alongside redesigning its restaurants. The changes aim to address growing competition in the market.

  • BUSINESSJun 10 · 14:12 UTCQUARTZ
    Pizza Hut is giving away free pizza to anyone with an old BOOK IT! reading button

    Pizza Hut, part of Yum Brands, is offering free pizza to individuals who possess an old BOOK IT! reading button as part of its one-day Hut Originals summer nostalgia campaign.

  • BUSINESSJun 5 · 14:42 UTCDAILY MAIL US
    Pizza Hut's future in doubt as Yum Brands weighs exit and surprise company eyes takeover

    Pizza Hut's future is uncertain as Yum Brands evaluates an exit and an unnamed company considers a takeover.

  • BUSINESSMay 19 · 21:09 UTCTHE REGISTER
    Frustrated franchisee sues Pizza Hut over crappy kitchen AI

    Chaac Pizza Northeast, a franchisee of Pizza Hut, is suing the company for $100 million in losses due to a poorly received back-of-house AI system. The system, provided by Dragontail, was mandated by Pizza Hut and allegedly caused significant delays and customer dissatisfaction. Chaac claims that Pizza Hut didn't provide promised support and refused to allow them to stop using the product.

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