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Pizza Hut Is Closing 250 Locations: Here's What We Know
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Pizza Hut is set to close about 250 locations nationwide in the coming months. The restaurant‘s parent company, Yum! Brands, announced the plan during a recent earnings call, 10 WBNS reported. Why...
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