Pizza Hut UK’s dine-in arm has fallen into administration, placing more than 1,200 jobs at risk and confirming the closure of 68 restaurants across the country.
However, the company’s online ordering, delivery and takeaway operations are expected to continue trading, offering a potential lifeline through its digital infrastructure.
The franchisee behind the UK fast-food giant, DC London Pie Limited, appointed administrators from FTI this week after what it described as challenging trading conditions.
Around 64 restaurants will continue to operate under new ownership through a deal backed by parent company Yum! Brands, which also owns KFC and Taco Bell. This agreement will see 1,276 jobs saved.
“This transaction provides a stable platform for one of the UK’s best-known dine-in brands, securing the continuation of 64 Pizza Hut sites and importantly preserves 1,276 jobs,” said Matt Callaghan, joint administrator at FTI.
“The joint administrators will continue to work with employees who have unfortunately been made redundant, to ensure they get the support needed.”
Pizza Hut has made significant investments in its digital operations over the past few years, including the rollout of QR code ordering, self-service kiosks and an upgraded app-based ordering platform across its UK restaurants.
The company previously said more than 60% of in-restaurant orders were placed digitally, part of a broader shift towards technology-enabled service models.
These systems are expected to remain active as the brand transitions through restructuring, with delivery-only branches reportedly unaffected by the administration process.
Customers will still be able to order via the Pizza Hut website, app and third-party delivery platforms such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo, while dine-in operations are reviewed.