Pizza Hut
Coverage examines the strategic direction, operational changes, and brand evolution of a major player in the UK casual dining and delivery space, including franchise activity, menu updates, digital innovation, marketing campaigns, and store format shifts. Reporting offers insights for operators monitoring high-street dining trends, QSR-casual hybrids, and competitive dynamics in the pizza and food-to-go categories.
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Jan- 2025 -2 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 02/01/25
Pizza Hut’s UK operator is “in advanced talks” with potential bidders to wrap up a deal to secure its futures, according to Sky News. Heart With Smart (HWS), Pizza Hut’s biggest UK franchisee, which operates roughly 140 Pizza Hut dine-in restaurants, is expecting to select a preferred bidder in January.…
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2 JanuaryRestaurants
Pizza Hut’s UK operator in ‘advanced talks’ with potential bidders
Pizza Hut’s UK operator is reportedly in “advanced talks” with potential bidders to wrap up a deal to secure its future, Sky News has learnt. According to Sky, Heart With Smart (HWS), Pizza Hut’s biggest UK franchisee which operates roughly 140 Pizza Hut dine-in restaurants, is expecting to select a…
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Nov- 2024 -18 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 18/11/24
Pizza Hut UK’s biggest franchisee has started approaching potential bidders, according to Sky News. Heart With Smart (HWS), which operates roughly 140 Pizza Hut dine-in restaurants, has instructed advisers to find a buyer or raise tens of millions of pounds in external funding. Licensed hospitality venues have increased during Q3…
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18 NovemberRestaurants
Pizza Hut UK franchisee approaches potential bidders
Pizza Hut UK’s biggest franchisee has reportedly begun approaching potential bidders for the pizza chain, according to Sky News. Heart With Smart (HWS), which operates roughly 140 Pizza Hut dine-in restaurants, has instructed advisers to find a buyer or raise tens of millions of pounds in external funding. City sources…
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12 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 12/11/24
Various Eateries expects its group revenues to beat expectations at £50.5m for the full year to 29 September, despite like-for-like sales declining by 1% by year-end. The operator of Coppa Club and Noci revealed that the elevated group revenues generated a small positive adjusted EBITDA, which was also slightly ahead…
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12 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Paul UK unveils new franchise partner
French bakery and café chain Paul UK has announced Zaf Holdings Limited (ZHL) as its newest franchise partner in the UK. ZHL will open 10 stores over the next five years, bringing the Paul brand to key locations in the Southeast of England. The first store is targeted to open…
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Sep- 2024 -27 SeptemberNews
Keenan Recycling secures major contract with Heart with Smart group
Keenan Recycling, the provider of sustainable food waste management solutions, has secured its largest-ever direct national food waste contract with Heart with Smart Group, who are the sole franchisee operator of Pizza Hut Restaurants in the UK. It said this partnership marks a “major step forward” in the company’s growth…
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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief – 07/08/24
Yum Brands has reported a 4% revenue rise to $1.7bn (£1.3bn) in Q2. The owner of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger Grill saw company-wide sales grow 3%, as it opened 598 new restaurants across 57 countries during the period. KFC revenues increased 5% to $717m (£563m) in…
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7 AugustNews
Yum Brands revenue hits $1.7bn in Q2
Yum Brands, which owns KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger Grill, has reported a 4% revenue growth to $1.7bn (£1.3bn) for the second quarter ended 30 June 2024. Worldwide system sales grew 3% including a 1% same-store sales decline. GAAP operating profit for the group increased 6% to…
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May- 2024 -16 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 16/05/24
Compass Group raised its 2024 profit guidance as revenues rose 11.2% during H1. The group also reported an 18.7% rise in underlying operating profit to £1.16bn. Moreover, it spent £294.3m on M&A, including the acquisition of Hofmann in Germany and CH&CO in the UK and Ireland completed, the latter being…
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