Pizza Hut has signed a franchising partnership with the convenience retailer, EG Group, to expand Pizza Hut’s ‘on-the-go’ offering. EG will operate eight new Pizza Hut locations in petrol forecourt stations across the U.K. by the end of 2021.
This expansion will bring investment into local communities and should generate 90 jobs, as well as growth opportunities for existing team members. The first EG-operated store is expected to open in Hartlepool in the coming weeks.
“We are extremely excited to partner with EG Group to create further opportunities for our communities and continue investing in the brand our fans know and love. EG Group has a wealth of experience in forecourt retail, in operating food service and their expertise as a global leader in this specific type of retail makes them the ideal partner to lead us into this new market,” said Neil Manhas, general manager at Pizza Hut Delivery in the U.K.
“This partnership demonstrates our commitment to adapting to customer demand by expanding our offerings. This wouldn’t be possible without the incredible work of each of our franchisees and team members, who have helped us continue to grow following the pandemic. I appreciate their dedication to the Pizza Hut brand.”
This is Pizza Hut’s latest push for expansion after the brand announced last year that it would develop 125 locations and create 2,000 additional jobs.
The EG-operated locations will have their menu items ready-to-go as well as selling pizza by the slice in their petrol filling stations.
EG Group-operated stores will offer five classic flavours including Margherita, Pepperoni, Supreme, Meat Feast, and Veggie Supreme, as well as newer addition the Beyond Meat Supreme pizza.
“We are proud to be partnering with Pizza Hut to bring yet another global foodservice brand to our customers in convenient locations across the U.K.,” said Mohammed Tayab, food & beverage director – Europe at EG Group
“We are excited to build on our existing relationship with Yum!, as we already work with KFC and operate a large number of restaurants across the EG Group estate. We look forward to trialling the pizza by the slice proposition and making it a resounding success.”
This follows on from Pizza Hut’s partnership with the Nine Group to open 40 new Pizza Hut delivery locations across the U.K.
