"Pizza Hut’s parent company says it’s considering selling the chain"/ "Restaurant Brands signs joint venture deal for Burger King in China"

Nov. 4, 2025 "Pizza Hut’s parent company says it’s considering selling the chain": Today I found this article by Dee-ann Durbin on BNN Bloomberg:

Pizza Hut could soon be up for sale.

Yum Brands, Pizza Hut’s parent company, said Tuesday it’s conducting a formal review of options for the brand, which has struggled to compete in a crowded pizza market.

Yum CEO Chris Turner said Pizza Hut has many strengths, 

including a global footprint 

and strong growth in many markets. 

Pizza Hut has nearly 20,000 stores in more than 100 countries, 

and its international sales were up 2 per cent in the first nine months of this year. 

China is its second-largest market outside the U.S.

But Pizza Hut gets nearly half its sales from the U.S., 

where it has around 6,500 stores, 

and U.S. sales fell seven per cent in the same period. 

Pizza Hut was long saddled with large, outdated dine-in restaurants at a time when consumers wanted fast pickup and delivery. 

In 2020, one of Pizza Hut’s largest franchisees filed for bankruptcy protection and closed 300 stores.

“The Pizza Hut team has been working hard to address business and category challenges; however, Pizza Hut’s performance indicates the need to take additional action to help the brand realize its full value, which may be better executed outside of Yum Brands,” Turner said in a statement. 

“To truly take advantage of the brand we’ve built 

and the opportunities ahead, 

we’ve made the decision to initiate a thorough review of strategic options.”

Yum has not set a deadline for the completion of the review. The company said it will not make any further comments on the review.

Yum Brands shares were up nearly 7 per cent in morning trading Tuesday. The company also owns 

KFC, 

Taco Bell 

and Habit Burger & Grill. 

Yum said Tuesday that its third-quarter revenue rose 8 per cent thanks to strong sales at both KFC and Taco Bell.

Pizza Hut was founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas, by two brothers who borrowed US$600 from their mother to open the store. 

They chose the name because their sign only had room for eight letters.

Pizza Hut’s familiar red roof debuted in 1969 

and by 1971 it was the top pizza chain in the world by sales. 

PepsiCo acquired Pizza Hut in 1977 

but spun off its restaurant division — which became Yum Brands — in 1997.

Domino’s, with its focus on delivery and carryout pizza, 

has since become the world’s largest pizza chain, with 21,750 stores.

The news of Pizza Hut’s uncertain future comes the day after another 1950s-era dine-in icon, Denny’s, announced it was being sold to an investor group and taken private. 

Like Pizza Hut, Denny’s has also struggled with customers’ shift to delivery and growing competition in casual dining options.

Dee-ann Durbin, The Associated Press

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2025/11/04/pizza-huts-parent-company-says-its-considering-selling-the-chain/

My opinion: I have never heard of Habit Burger & Grill, because this is only in the US.

I prefer Domino's and Pizza 73.

Nov. 10, 2025 "Restaurant Brands signs joint venture deal for Burger King in China": Today I found this article on BNN Bloomberg:

TORONTO — Restaurant Brands International Inc. has signed a joint venture deal with Chinese alternative asset manager CPE to help grow Burger King in China.

Under the deal, the company says CPE will invest US$350 million into the joint venture to support 

restaurant expansion, 

marketing, 

menu innovation, 

and operations in China.

RBI says the joint venture aims to expand Burger King’s footprint in the Chinese market to over 4,000 restaurants by 2035 from roughly 1,250 today.

CPE will own about 83 per cent of the joint venture, 

while RBI will hold a minority ownership position at about 17 per cent.

RBI chief executive Joshua Kobza says CPE is a well-capitalized and proven operator, making them an ideal partner to fuel the next chapter of Burger King China’s growth.

The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 10, 2025

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2025/11/10/restaurant-brands-signs-joint-venture-deal-for-burger-king-in-china/

The other 2 blog posts of the week:

"Canadian Tire, Tim Hortons form loyalty program partnership"/ "Tim Hortons parent beats quarterly estimates on resilient restaurant traffic"

http://badcb.blogspot.com/2025/11/canadian-tire-tim-hortons-form-loyalty.html

"U.S. coffee prices spike due to tariffs and poor weather"/ "Chocolate group Barry Callebaut’s profits hit by high cocoa prices"

http://badcb.blogspot.com/2025/11/us-coffee-prices-spike-due-to-tariffs.html

My week:

Tues. Nov. 18, 2025 Leo poll:

Amanda W, Deer Lake , Newfoundland, would like to know:

In your opinion, should financial literacy be taught in schools?

Yes    95.91% (4202)

No    4.09% (179)

My opinion: Yes, because this should help people prevent them from going into debt and manage money.

Thurs. Nov. 20, 2025 Leo poll:

Linda G, Tecumseh, Ontario, would like to know:

Do you do your Christmas shopping early?

Yes    43.48% (2243)

Occasionally    42.76% (2206)

No, I am always last minute    13.76% (710)

My opinion: "No, I am always last minute."  However, my family and I don't exchange gifts.  We save time, effort, and money that way.

Fri. Nov. 21, 2025: 

Marina K, Guelph, Ontario, would like to know:

How often do you ride the bus in your city?

Never    62.14% (2833)

Rarely    19.37% (883)

A few times a week    7.46% (340)

A few times a month    6.95% (317)

Every day    4.08% (186)

My opinion: A few times a week.

Leo opinion: I like this website where you can make some easy money on the side.  I do surveys and answer the daily polls, and I get points.

I can enter into draws to win $20 from Pay Pal, or virtual gift cards at other stores.

I can redeem to get $20 from Pay Pal or virtual gift cards at other stores.

https://app.legeropinion.com/login

How to sell a broken item: I met this woman J over the weekend, and I emailed her this:

I was thinking about how you wanted to sell your car, but there is like a $5000 repair.

I went to a garage sale a few years ago, and this guy was selling this broken bike for $5.

However, if I was to buy the bike, I would have to pay for the repairs and parts.

You can try selling the car on Kijiji and give a really low price, but you have to tell them they have to pay for the repairs.

Nov. 21, 2025 "Louis Tomlinson donates huge sum to life-saving surgery for Irish bodyguard": Today I found this article by Danny Devaal on Dublin Live.  I like this because its about charity:

Louis Tomlinson has stepped in to help his former Irish bodyguard, who desperately needs life-saving surgery.

Preston Mahon, 54, was a familiar face alongside Louis and his former bandmates, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne and Zayn Malik – making sure the five lads could move safely through crowds of excited fans. Preston recently had to call time on his nearly three-decade career protecting some of entertainment's biggest stars, including One Direction, Boyzone and Westlife, as his health took a serious turn for the worse.

But Preston has now used up all of his savings on treatment, and his circumstances have now changed, and he requires life-saving surgery on both of his legs. The surgery costs €35,000 (£30,820), working out at just over £15,400 per leg.

And while his loved ones have set up a GoFundMe, Louis, renowned for his generous nature, has contributed £4,000 to the cause. "I'm so appreciative, it means the world to me," Preston told The Sun.

https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/celebs/louis-tomlinson-donates-huge-sum-32923552