Yum Brands is delivering on its promise to shutter hundreds of Pizza Hut locations.
Three months after the fast-food giant announced its intention to close 250 underperforming Pizza Hut restaurants during the first half of 2026, the chain’s U.S. footprint appears to be notably smaller, according to a Fast Company analysis.
A review of local media reports, online review platforms such as Yelp and Google Reviews, and Pizza Hut’s own store locator tool has found more than 50 locations that have closed in recent months, spanning cities across the United States.
The true tally is likely much higher. Ranjith Roy, CFO of Yum Brands, indicated on an earnings call in February that the “targeted closures” were expected to be completed by July 1.
The closures are part of the brand’s “Hut Forward” turnaround plan, which also includes marketing support and technological upgrades to some existing stores. Yum Brands has not publicly identified the stores targeted for closure.
A spokesperson for Yum Brands confirmed that the company is still on track to close approximately 250 locations but did not provide details on specific stores.
Pizza Hut is still growing globally. Last year, it opened 1,184 new locations across 65 countries.
