Pizza Hut is closing around 3% of its U.S. locations, about 250 stores, due to competition from Domino’s Pizza and declining sales. Globally, the chain opened over 400 new restaurants in Q4 of 2025. Yum Brands reported mixed Q4 results, with revenue exceeding expectations but missing on earnings per share.

Taco Bell and KFC saw strong sales growth, with Taco Bell’s same-store sales up 7% and KFC hitting a milestone of 30,000 international restaurants. Yum Brands CEO Chris Turner expressed confidence in the company’s long-term growth strategy. Yum Brands’ stock was down less than 1% on Wednesday.

Yum Brands reported revenue of $2.51 billion in Q4, beating expectations. Pizza Hut is closing underperforming locations in response to competition and sales decline. Taco Bell and KFC showed strong sales growth in the same period. Yum Brands CEO Chris Turner expressed confidence in the company’s long-term growth strategy.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Pizza Hut will close 250 ‘underperforming’ locations in 2026 as list of struggling restaurants grows