June 5th marks Hut Day, a special occasion for Pizza Hut enthusiasts worldwide. To commemorate this day, we’ve compiled some delectable trivia about the iconic pizza chain:
Pizza Hut traces its origins back to 1958 when brothers Dan and Frank Carney, while still in college at Wichita State University, borrowed $600 from their mother to open a pizza joint.
Before adopting the now-iconic red roof logo in 1969, Pizza Hut’s mascot was Pizza Pete, who graced bags, cups, and advertisements throughout the 1970s.
In a quirky marketing move, Pizza Hut once offered a limited-edition perfume that replicated the scent of fresh dough with a hint of spice, packaged in mini pizza boxes resembling the real deal.
During the 1970s, Pizza Hut Easy-Bake ovens were all the rage, allowing kids to bake miniature Pizza Hut pizzas using a 60-watt light bulb.
Pizza Hut’s commercials have featured an array of celebrities, including Elijah Wood, Ringo Starr, the Monkees, and even former Soviet statesman Mikhail Gorbachev.
The renowned Book It! program, launched in 1984, encouraged children to read by rewarding them with praise, recognition, and of course, pizza.
Pizza Hut was an early adopter of online ordering, pioneering PizzaNet in 1994, enabling customers to place orders via the internet.
In a historic moment, Pizza Hut delivered the first pizza into space in 2001, ensuring its edibility through rigorous thermal stabilization.
Remarkably, Pizza Hut accounts for 3% of U.S. cheese production, utilizing over 300 million pounds of cheese annually and ranking as one of the largest cheese buyers globally.
In celebration of Hut Day, Pizza Hut locations operated by Flynn Group LP (FG) are offering an exclusive one-day-only BOGO deal on Wednesday, June 5th. Patrons purchasing any large menu-priced pizza can indulge in a complimentary large one-topping pizza by using the promo code FREEPIZZA.
As fans revel in the nostalgia and indulge in mouthwatering pizzas, Hut Day serves as a testament to Pizza Hut’s enduring legacy and continued innovation in the culinary landscape.