Pizza Hut to close 250 U.S. stores
Pizza Hut announced it will close 250 underperforming U.S. stores in 2026 as part of a strategic review by parent company Yum! brand.
Ahead of Pi Day on March 14, Pizza Hut is offering pizza lovers can’t-miss deals and employment opportunities.
Pizza Hut is launching a new platform called Hut Crust on March 11th. The company says it celebrates the “famous crust that has defined the brand for generations.” As part of the celebration, Pizza Hut is offering new deals on large three-topping pizzas.
Priced at $10, pizza fans can choose to pair any three ingredients with one of three iconic Pizza Hut crusts: new and improved hand-tossed, tavern-style, or thin and crispy.
“Featuring the new Garlic Palm Hut Blend™, this new and improved hand-tossed pizza marks the brand’s first recipe update in more than 10 years,” Pizza Hut said.
Aside from the new pizza deal, Pizza Hut is also looking to reward one lucky American with free pizza for a year.
Here’s what you need to know about the “Hut Crust Appraiser” position at Pizza Hut.
What is Pizza Hut’s “Hat Crust Appraiser”?
According to Pizza Hut, the “Hut Crust Appraiser” is a real position where people are paid to eat pizza crusts. Specifically, Pizza Hut has announced that it will pay $31,415.92 (the first seven digits of Pi) to anyone who eats pizza for one year.
Apart from the dough, the ‘Hut Crust Connoisseur’ also offers free pizza for a year.
“The Hut Crust Connoisseur will be the official guardian of the Hut Crust Platform and will be responsible for tasting and testing all new crust innovations,” Pizza Hut said in a statement.
To enter, people are asked to submit a review of Pizza Hut’s new hand-tossed pizza at www.pizzahutcrust.com.
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