Pizza Hut Joins Forces with FedEx to Test the Future Of Pizza Delivery

As part of an ongoing effort to modernize and enhance the pizza delivery experience, Pizza Hut is collaborating with FedEx, specifically to explore the use of the FedEx SameDay Bot, a new autonomous delivery device aimed to revolutionize local delivery. When tested, the bot will serve as support to existing delivery staff in an effort to improve efficiency of the delivery process without compromising the quality of America's favorite pizza.

"Our success is built around the best-in-class experiences we provide to our customers," said Nicolas Burquier, chief customer and operations officer, Pizza Hut, U.S. "As we look to advance our business and continue providing experiences that our customers deserve, exploring technology solutions that allow our team members to do what they do on an even greater scale is critical to our success. Testing of the SameDay Bot with FedEx is just one more way ...

Pizza Hut's NFL Partnership Generates Record Sales 

Prior to the start of the 2018 National Football League season, Pizza Hut became the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, capitalizing on a fumble by competitor Papa John's. This multi-year agreement offered Pizza Hut a wide range of exclusive marketing rights, benefits, and designations that will connect the brand to the NFL's teams, players, events, partners, properties, and experiences. 

Since the 2018 NFL season has recently come to an end, Pizza Hut is now celebrating a record year in sales because of the partnership. Marianne Radley, chief brand officer for Pizza Hut said, "Throughout the entire NFL season, our fans proved ...

Pizza Hut U.S. to Acquire Online Ordering Provider QuikOrder

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Acquisition of Long-Time Pizza Hut Technology Partner Expands Digital Ordering Capabilities

Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), today announced that its U.S. business has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire QuikOrder, a leading online ordering software and service provider for the restaurant industry. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it marks one of Pizza Hut's largest acquisitions to date.

By acquiring QuikOrder's online ordering capabilities, Pizza Hut U.S. will improve its ability to deliver an easy and personalized online ordering experience and accelerate digital innovation across its base of more than 6,000 restaurants in the U.S. In 2018, approximately half of Pizza Hut U.S. sales were ...