
Partnership with National Urban League and the Urban League of Greater New Orleans to Create ‘Model Markets’
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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