Pizza Hut makes America’s favorite brand name pizza. Each day people across the world enjoy this delicious Italian treat. While Pizza Hut may not make authentic Italian dishes, they are still a brand that is known the world over. If you were to open a college student’s fridge, you may even find a Pizza Hut box. That’s because college students known that pizza is the breakfast of champions. Seriously, Pizza Hut does prepare some of the best brand name pizza you can find. If you love Pizza Hut, you’ll also love these fun facts.
Fun Facts about Pizza Hut #1: A $600 Dream
Pizza Hut was a dream that started with only $600. This is a fun fact that is true with most large companies. For example, Paula Deen began her food empire with only $200. It may seem amazing that a small amount of money can start one of the largest pizza companies in the world, but hey this is America and dreams really do come true.
Fun Facts about Pizza Hut #2: Founded in 1958
Pizza Hut began in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas. With the $600 that was available the founders were able to purchase second-hand equipment and rent a small building. Another fun fact is that the restaurant quickly spread into other cities and eventually went worldwide.
Fun Facts about Pizza Hut #3: Started By College Students
Now this fact shouldn’t shock you at all. The two masterminds behind Pizza Hut were two college students who happened to be bothers. Along with their mother, the two bothers were able to build the world’s most successful pizza chain.
Fun Facts about Pizza Hut #4: It All Began with a Family Recipe
Pizza Hut actually began with a family recipe. Another fun fact is that many companies across America started out with a family recipe. If you think your family recipe is worth sharing with the world, why not consider starting a small company? You never know where it may lead.
Fun Facts about Pizza Hut #5: Bought By PepsiCo in 1977
In 1977, PepsiCo bought Pizza Hut. Another fun fact is that PepsiCo owns several other brands including Gatorade, Tropicana, Quakers, and Frito-Lay. PepsiCo would eventually combine all of their restaurants to create a whole new brand.
Fun Facts about Pizza Hut #6: Highest Grossing Restaurant is in Moscow
Another fun fact is that the highest grossing Pizza Hut restaurant is in Moscow. Each day this restaurant sells $6,500 worth of food and drinks. Moscow also happens to be home to the most popular McDonald’s restaurant, in which it serves 40,000 people each day.
Fun Facts about Pizza Hut #7: Located in 100 Countries
Pizza Hut may have started out in Wichita, Kansas but it now has locations in 100 countries. Another fun fact is that several other America restaurants are located throughout the world including McDonald’s and KFC.
Fun Facts about Pizza Hut #8: In 1997 YUM! Brands Was Formed
In 1997, PepsiCo created YUM! Brands. YUM! Brands has several popular restaurants including Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silvers, and A&W; All American Food. In many cities, you will even find two or more of these restaurants combined in one location.
