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Pizza Hut UK Publishes List of 68 Restaurant Closures After Dine‑In Franchise Enters Administration

The move follows an HMRC winding‑up petition against franchisee DC London Pie.

Overview

  • FTI Consulting was appointed administrator on 20 October as Yum! Brands executed a pre‑pack deal to acquire 64 dine‑in sites.
  • Administrators confirmed 68 restaurants and 11 delivery sites are closing, with 1,210 redundancies reported.
  • Company statements indicate roughly 1,277 roles will transfer to a new Yum‑operated business under TUPE, though some reports cite 2,259 transfers.
  • Pizza Hut takeaway and delivery operations run by separate franchisees are reported to continue unaffected.
  • Full closure lists have been released, and numerous local outlets reported immediate shutdowns with staff sent home.