Published 07-03-24
Submitted by Yum! Brands
As a brand, Pizza Hut® delights in celebrating all things pizza, excellence in operations, and supreme customer experiences. This is why the Hut 100 Program was created. Based on key performance indicators, one hundred Pizza Hut U.S. restaurant general managers (RGMs) are recognized annually for their excellence in connecting people through the joy of pizza by delivering hot, fast, and reliable service. This year, the Hut 100 honorees were awarded and celebrated at the 2024 Pizza Hut Spring Business Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
Below are five honorees who share their journey with the Pizza Hut Brand and their franchise organization, the impact of earning the Hut 100 award, tips for other RGMs, and their plans for 2025.
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 60,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the Mexican-inspired food, chicken and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders and 3BL’s list of 100 Best Corporate Citizens. In 2025, the Company was recognized among TIME magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders. In addition, Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top 25 of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2025, with Taco Bell securing the No. 1 spot for the fifth consecutive year.
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