A newly released interactive map has unveiled the widespread impact of the closure of Pizza Hut outlets across UK high streets. The chain is set to shut down 68 restaurants and 11 delivery sites, putting over 1,200 jobs at risk. This move will result in only 64 Pizza Hut locations remaining operational in the UK.
Notably, the Greater Manchester area is heavily affected, with seven out of nine Pizza Hut restaurants facing closure. Similar circumstances are seen in Greater London, where nine outlets in outer boroughs will cease operations, leaving only a few in central London and one at Bluewater shopping center. On a positive note, the East Midlands region will not see any closures, with restaurants in various cities staying open.
DC London Pie, the operator of Pizza Hut’s dine-in restaurants in the UK, has appointed administrators, leading to a pre-pack administration deal by Yum! Brands, the global owner of Pizza Hut. This deal secures the continuation of 64 sites. Previously, Directional Capital took control of 139 Pizza Hut restaurants in early 2025, salvaging thousands of jobs after the collapse of the former operator.
Founded by Directional Capital, DC London Pie oversees Pizza Hut’s UK operations. Since its establishment in 1973 in London, Pizza Hut has grown to operate over 260 restaurants nationwide at its peak. The chain plans to maintain its presence in the UK through a combination of company-owned and franchise establishments, including 351 delivery Huts across the UK, Northern Ireland, and Ireland, alongside the 64 dine-in sites acquired in the recent deal.