PIZZA lovers have cried out after finding a closure sign on the door of their favorite restaurant.
The iconic chain has locations nationwide, but a few have shuttered over the past year.
A beloved pizza chain is closing the doors on a location this month (stock image)GETTY GettyPizza Hut operates over 6,700 restaurants in the United States (stock image)[/caption] FacebookDiners in Pennsylvania spotted a closing sign on the door[/caption]According to a Facebook post from the Gettysburg Wire, the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Pizza Hut has now been added to that list.
“RIP Gettysburg Pizza Hut,” wrote diner Matt Burns in a re-post.
Included was a snapshot of the front door to the restaurant, where a sign noted it was closed for good.
“This location has been permanently closed. Thank you for your past patronage,” it read.
Pizza Hut staff also directed customers to head to the nearest location remaining open for their favorite pies.
That would be the Pizza Hut in Hanover, about 15 miles east of Gettysburg.
“So sad to see it close. It’s been there a longgggggg time,” another customer wrote.
Others called it a “go-to” spot, but the reasoning behind the sudden shutdown remains unclear.
The U.S. Sun has contacted Pizza Hut for more information.
Pizza Hut is notably an international franchise owned by Yum Brands Inc., meaning several individual owners and groups operate locations under the corporate brand name.
Many Pizza Hut restaurants in Pennsylvania are operated by the restaurant franchisee, Flynn Group.
CLOSURE CHAOS
Last summer, Pizza Hut customers in several states saw at least 19 closures — some temporary.
It started with four in Ohio before at least 15 others shut down permanently in Indiana.
Speculation that around 129 more could be at risk came from a legal dispute between Pizza Hut and franchisee EYM Group.
Restaurant closures in 2024
BOSSES at major dining chains have announced a series of restaurant closures. The U.S. Sun has compiled a list of the chain's affected.
Cracker Barrel: Stores in Medford, Oregon, Columbia, South Carolina, and Sacramento, California, have closed. Mod Pizza: Bosses dramatically shuttered 27 shops in April, including some in the state of California. Frisch’s Big Boy: Restaurant chiefs confirmed the closure of a restaurant in Covington, Kentucky in April. Outback Steakhouse: The chain will shutter 41 ‘underperforming’ locations this year. Two Bucks: Four restaurants in Ohio closed in April. Chili’s: A restaurant in Port Arthur, Texas, has shut permanently as well as one in Irvine, California, and one in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Friendly’s: Bosses confirmed an establishment in Ronkonkoma, Long Island will close. Pizza Hut: A restaurant in Glen Falls, New York, closed at the end of March, followed by four in Ohio in June and 15 in Indiana. This was followed in July by a bankruptcy filing from its parent company which announced the closure of 150 locations. Carl’s Jr.: The first Boise, Idaho location has closed. In-N-Out: An Oakland location closed earlier in the year due to crime in the area. Cheesecake Factory: The chain is set to shutter a location in Memphis, Tennessee in July. Applebee’s: Announced the closure of between 25 and 35 locations this year. Red Lobster: The seafood chain filed for bankruptcy in May and shuttered over 100 locations. Taco John’s: Shuttered a restaurant in Minnesota and put the building up for sale in May. Frisco’s Chicken: The poultry restaurant shuttered all of its locations over the summer Rubio’s Coastal Grill: Has announced the closure of 48 locations in California after filing for bankruptcy. Burger King: Shuttered a location in California in June after 30 years. Foster’s Freeze: Shuttered a location in California after five decades in business due to financial struggles. Chicken Salad Chick: After nine years the restaurant shuttered one location in Jacksonville, Florida, with no reason given. México Lindo: The New York City-based restaurant announced its final day after 52 years and finally shuttered its doors for good on July 31. American Dream Pizza: Closed all of its locations in Oregon in July. Tender Greens: The Southern California-based chain filed for bankruptcy. Lefty’s Famous Cheesesteaks, Hoagies, & Grill: Abruptly shuttered 18 locations in July due to a family feud. Firehouse Subs: Shuttered a location in the Tri-Cities area of Washington State over the summer citing “unforeseen circumstances” Taco Time: The Taco Bell rival shuttered a location in Seattle after 50 years following a death in the franchise owner’s family. Burgerim: Shuttered a location in Burlington, Massachusetts in July, reigniting bankruptcy fears from 2020. Denny’s: The chain has shuttered over 40 locations so far this year with the owner of the one outlet blaming vandalism. Starbucks: The chain shuttered one of its most iconic locations in New York City after almost three decades with fans blaming crime. It also lost a location in Seattle. Subway: In August, the sandwich chain shuttered over 20 locations across the US and Canada after a franchisee lost money after being a victim of fraud. IHOP: A restaurant in New Hampshire shut its doors after 24 years, leaving four locations in the state. Switchback Coffee Roasters: The popular chain filed for bankruptcy in August after over a decade in business. Jimmy John’s: The sandwich shop chain shuttered a location in Nevada on August 19 after 12 years citing overexpansion issues. KFC: Closed the remaining three locations in Rockford, Illinois all on the same day on August 19. In total, it closed six locations across four cities in Illinois. Rusty Bucket: The chicken shop chain confirmed it would officially leave Florida as it announced a handful of closures including in Sarasota and Ohio. Buca di Beppo: The Olive Garden rival abruptly shuttered 44 locations across five states before filing for bankruptcy. Red Robin: Announced the closure of its Ashburn, Virginia location on August 25 after 15 years in business. Noodles & Company: Shuttered dozens of locations due to their contribution to around $2 million worth of losses. Shoney’s: The classic American-style food chain founded in 1947 officially exited Ohio after three decades of business as it reduced its operational footprint. Homegrown: The sandwich chain based in Seattle announced the closure of 10 locations leaving 150 employees in the lurch. World of Beer: Filed for bankruptcy after closing 14 outlets. Arby’s: The chain announced a number of closures this year including in Lexington, Kentucky, Akron, Ohio, Uno Pizzeria & Grill: Shuttered a location in New Jersey in July, leaving just two in the state, followed by the closure of a Baltimore location in August. Hart House: Shutterd all four locations in California in September just two years after the vegan fast-food restaurant chain was launched by actor and comedian Kevin Hart.EYM Group operates over 100 restaurants in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.
The franchisee originally filed a lawsuit against Pizza Hut for breach of contract in March 2024.
Pizza Hut filed a countersuit in June that accused EYM Group of not keeping up with its bills.
Court documents showed defaulted payments of $3 million in 2022 and $2.6 million in 2023, per DailyMail.com.
The locations that ended up shutting down came from Pizza Hut corporate after deadlines passed for the money to be paid.
OUT OF CASH
In EYM’s suit, the franchisee claimed that Pizza Hut corporate was not staying competitive enough with rivals.
“In recent years, the best Pizza Hut managed to do is change the cheese in its stuffed crust from mozzarella to cheddar or trot out an occasional, ill-fated appetizer like the Philly steak melt,” the suit argued.
It called out “failed strategies” as the reason for financial struggles.
EYM Group filed for bankruptcy in July 2024, citing $21 million owed to Manufacturers Bank and $2.25 million to Pizza Hut.
Earlier this month, 77 Pizza Hut locations previously operated by EYM Group were sold, per Nation’s Restaurant News.
The auction for the locations was announced in January by National Franchise Sales, and 18 of the 177 were re-acquired by Pizza Hut.
Other pizza chains have also taken hits recently.
A beloved brand with locations across six states closed its last remaining restaurant in one state in September.
Another with locations in 22 states shuttered a spot after notifying customers through a Facebook post.
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