Pizza Hut closes multiple US stores amid cost pressures

Pizza Hut is closing multiple U.S. locations as franchise operators streamline operations amid rising costs and weaker footfall. The company said closures reflect franchise-level decisions, not brand exit plans. Industry experts noted higher labor expenses, delivery competition, and shifting consumer habits pressured margins. Pizza Hut will focus on profitable outlets, digital ordering, and delivery-led formats to stabilize performance over coming quarters globally according to reports.