1. By Michael Nizinski

2. History of Pizza Hut Dan and Hank Carney founded Pizza Hut in Whichita, Kansas on May 31, 1958. They started Pizza Hut off of a $600 loan. By 1971, Pizza Hut became the number one pizza chain in the United States. Pizza Hut then sold themselves to PepsiCo for $300,000,000 in 1977.

3. What Does Pizza Hut Sell I know you think Pizza, but they actually sell more than just pizza. They sell Pizza, Chocolate Moose Cake, Lemon Zest Cheesecake, Wings, Calzones, Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bars, Potato Bites, Pasta, Garlic Bread, Cookie Shots, Lasagna, and Chicken Bites. Additionally, Pizza hut delivers to houses.

4. Pizza Hut’s Current Status Pizza Hut’s Revenue: $5,000,000,000 Total Employees: Not listed by the government, but is said to be more than 300,000 employees. Total Number of Pizza Hut Locations: Around 13,000 Status: Pizza hut is currently on the decline in comparison to its competitors.

5. Pizza Hut’s Community Help They aid in community projects. They donate to different companies or business that are fundraising.

6. Pizza Hut’s Future Plans Pizza hut plans to operate there chicken business as just a chicken business. Also, Pizza Hut plans to partner with Hulu for Hunger Relief Promotion. Pizza Hut thinks Hulu is their key to their future.

7. Starting A Franchise Provide legal documents Audit financial statements Identify the systems your company uses to operate Have the focus and determination to be a successful franchisor.

8. Startup Fee and Financial Vows Startup Fees: $25,000 Financial Commitments: Royalty Fees Advertising Fees Total amount of money your invest in your franchise

9. What The Franchisor Provide’s Help find a location for your franchise Initial training and Instructions for running a franchise Management Advice

10. Requirements As The Owner Be familiar with a parent company Know procedures for operating business locations Do the dirty work in your franchise until you can afford employees

11. How To Contact Your Franchisor Call Text Email Mail

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13. http://www.thefranchisemall.com/franchises/details/11149-0- pizza_hut.htm http://business.ftc.gov/documents/inv05-buying-franchise- consumer-guide http://www.ehow.com/list_6721041_requirements-buying- franchise.html