Editor's Note: There is no information on what stores will be closed and no indications that the Bridgeport or Clarksburg locations in Harrison County would be on the list. However, this is another in a long-line of establishments shuttering stores.

 

According to Today.com, one of America's biggest pizza chains is planning to close hundreds of its dine-in restaurants across the country as it shifts its focus to growing its carryout and delivery businesses.

 

There are currently 7,496 Pizza Hut restaurants in the United States, according to Yum! Brands, the parent company of Pizza Hut. The change will affect about 500 locations so Pizza Hut expects that number may drop to 7,000 in the next 24 months as the company closes underperforming restaurants.

 

“Pizza Hut continues to develop tailored action plans for our largest dine-in markets, while at the same time transforming the estate for a more compelling off-premise focused asset strategy,” Greg Creed, CEO of Yum! Brands, said during the company's earnings call on August 1.

 

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Editor's Note II: Photo courtesy of Pizza Hut Facebook page.