Pizza restaurant franchise offering a wide range of pizzas, pasta dishes, and sides, known for its classic pan pizza and various crust options.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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5214
+
-2%
-2%
Franchise fee
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$25,000
Investment
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$462,000 - $2,054,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$969,000
+
-1.4%
-1.4%
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Pizza Hut, an esteemed American multinational restaurant chain, provides a versatile dining experience through its delivery, take-out, and dine-in services.
Known for its diverse selection of pizzas, Pizza Hut also delights customers with an enticing variety of sides such as fries, Italian tacos, pasta, chicken wings, and breadsticks.
Pizza Hut's history dates back to its founding in 1958. In 1977, it joined the PepsiCo family.
Later, Pizza Hut, along with Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken, became part of Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc., which eventually rebranded as Yum! Brands.
Over the years, Pizza Hut has introduced various innovative menu items and promotions, solidifying its position as a favorite among pizza lovers worldwide. The chain continues to adapt to changing consumer preferences, embracing digital ordering and delivery technologies to enhance customer convenience and satisfaction
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Pizza Hut franchise is
$462,000 - $2,054,000.
That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise.
These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Indeed, Pizza Hut offers various types of franchises:
Restaurant Type
Initial Investment Range
Restaurant Based Delivery or Delivery Based Restaurant
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Pizza Hut Restaurant Based Delivery Restaurant or Delivery Based Restaurant. For more information on the costs required to start a Pizza Hut franchise, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$25,000
Equipment
$150,000 – $300,000
Opening Inventory
$4,000 – $8,000
Smallwares
$15,000 – $50,000
Building and Site Improvements
$550,000 – $1,575,000
Land
Varies
Computer System
$15,000 – $30,000
Computer System Training
$0 – $1,500
Additional Funds (3 months)
$5,000 – $21,500
Miscellaneous
$10,000 – $22,000
Advertising
$0 – $16,500
Start-up “Other”
$3,000 – $4,000
Total
$777,000 – $2,053,500
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Indeed, Pizza Hut offers various types of franchises:
Restaurant Type
Initial Investment Range
Restaurant Based Delivery or Delivery Based Restaurant
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Pizza Hut Restaurant Based Delivery Restaurant or Delivery Based Restaurant. For more information on the costs required to start a Pizza Hut franchise, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$25,000
Equipment
$150,000 – $300,000
Opening Inventory
$4,000 – $8,000
Smallwares
$15,000 – $50,000
Building and Site Improvements
$550,000 – $1,575,000
Land
Varies
Computer System
$15,000 – $30,000
Computer System Training
$0 – $1,500
Additional Funds (3 months)
$5,000 – $21,500
Miscellaneous
$10,000 – $22,000
Advertising
$0 – $16,500
Start-up “Other”
$3,000 – $4,000
Total
$777,000 – $2,053,500
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Pizza Hut's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Pizza Hut had 5237 total units in 2025, of which 5214 were franchised-owned and 23 company-owned.
Before opening a restaurant, every franchisee or applicant must successfully complete Pizza Hut's comprehensive Initial Training Program. This program is offered approximately four times a year at the company's headquarters and at a System Restaurant in Plano, Texas.
The Initial Training Program encompasses a variety of courses spread over several days. Some of the key courses include:
Franchisee Onboarding: Conducted over three days, this course involves individual meetings with designated functional leaders from PHLLC.
Pizza Prep 1: A two-day course that covers Life Unboxed, Brand Standards, relationship building, and collaboration with key corporate departments.
Restaurant Training: This extensive training covers topics such as team member expectations, food and restaurant safety, delivery safety and service, customer service basics, food preparation, and more.
Territory Protection
Franchisees are granted the right to operate a Pizza Hut Restaurant within a designated area known as the "Protected Area." Within this area, they are required to develop and manage their franchised restaurants.
While the Protected Area does offer certain territorial rights, it does not guarantee exclusivity. Franchisees are not permitted to utilize other distribution channels, such as the Internet, catalog sales, telemarketing, or other direct marketing methods, to make sales either within or outside of their Protected Area.
Additionally, Pizza Hut and its affiliates retain the right to use these distribution channels to conduct sales within the Protected Area using the Proprietary Marks, without any obligation to compensate the franchisee.
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