Dallas, TX (January 5, 2011) – Pizza Hut, Inc. today announced a groundbreaking plan to create model markets in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The two cities will become flagship markets for the Company as it invests $10 million or more over the next 18 months to establish state of the art restaurants to serve the community. The Company is working in partnership with the National Urban League and the Urban League of Greater New Orleans to establish urban renewal and economic empowerment in these communities.
“Pizza Hut is totally committed to making our restaurants in New Orleans and Baton Rouge the best in the country. We will build brand new restaurants over the next 18 months, replacing all existing restaurants with state of the art facilities to best serve our customers,” said Scott Bergren, President of Pizza Hut. “We are very pleased to partner with the National Urban League and believe our investment is both good business, and will stimulate economic development.”
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Employees of the closed Pizza Hut outlets are eligible for job assistance and training opportunities through a program established in partnership with Pizza Hut, Inc., the National Urban League and the Urban League of Greater New Orleans. By working with the LWC, the Urban League will be able to expand its outreach efforts to get much-needed help to those affected by the layoffs.
The Urban League has staff members available to provide assistance at the following locations of the LWC's Business and Career Solutions Centers:
- Algiers - 3520 General DeGaulle Drive, Suite 1030
- Tuesdays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesdays, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Baton Rouge - 4523 Plank Road
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Thursdays, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Houma - 807 Barrow St.
- Mondays and Fridays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Metairie - 1801 Airline Drive, Suite A
- Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Slidell - 316 E. Howze Beach Lane
- Mondays and Fridays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursdays 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
In addition to workforce services the LWC provides, the Urban League will offer financial literacy training, the "World of Work" career training curriculum, emergency financial assistance and expanded training opportunities.
Those affected by the layoffs are encouraged to visit one of the centers or contact the Urban League of Greater New Orleans as soon as possible to learn about available programs and to ensure that they are notified when Pizza Hut job opportunities become available.To reach the Urban League, call 1-855-620-9640 or send an email to jobassistance@urbanleagueneworleans.org. The email should include name, phone number, location of restaurant, position and last day of employment.
