Overseas Operations of Pizza Hut

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Contents

Abstract2

Introduction3

About Pizza Hut3

Globalized operations of pizza hut4

Managing Overseas operations4

Restaurant environment5

Cleanliness and hygiene5

Quality and taste of food6

Pizza Hut Operations in Different Countries7

Pizza Hut Franchises7

Market Demand Evaluation in different regions8

Pizza Hut Strategy for Demand Analysis and Forecast8

Warehouse and Inventory Systems of pizza hut9

Suppliers10

Transportation12

Global Supply Chain of Pizza Hut12

Conclusion13

Abstract

The main corporation of Pizza hut has expanded its operations to more than 90 countries through allocating its franchises. It is operating its overseas operation through the performance standards which it has devised to evaluate the performance of its franchises all over the world. The franchising strategy adopted by pizza hut is flexible, low cost and gives them competitive advantage. The franchise owner is trained and given all the staff for initially in order to run the business smoothly. This report will discuss the strategy of pizza hut in maintaining it overseas operations.

Introduction

The aim and objective of this research paper is to conduct an extensive research on a global company which is operating overseas. The company which has been selected for this purpose is Pizza Hut. This research will identify and discuss those factors which are necessary to manage its operation in other countries. The global operation of pizza hut has been discussed area wise in this report.

About Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut is one of the reputable companies that operate several franchises and food chain in different countries of the world. The specialty of Pizza Hut is to operate in the target market that attaches to the Italian food trend and (Pizza). Pizza Hut operates in the Unites States along with different other countries; however, its headquarters are in Borehamwood. According to diverse sources, Pizza Hut executes its operations around the world with almost 16,000 people. There are two areas in which Pizza Hut operates itself as a family restaurant, specializing in birthday parties; and Home Delivery, which delivers pizzas to the customer's door step. There are four types of menus that Pizza Hut offers to its customers: these menus consists the restaurant menu, menus targeted at the children, take away and delivery menus along with the collection menus. The company was founded in Kansas in 1958 by brothers Dan and Frank Carney. In order to operate thousands of franchises of pizza hut all over the world, the company has developed certain performance standards through which it evaluates the performance of its every single store.

Globalized operations of pizza hut

Pizza Hut is regarded as having a high level of globalization because they are US-owned and earn the majority of their sales from international activity as well as domestic market. Due to significant competition and the expected subdued domestic growth opportunities, a shift toward international operations is expected to continue. There are currently no major internationally controlled operators in this industry. Global expansion is anticipated to continue as restaurants focus on specific areas of expertise and food concepts and styles held by each major operator. This move offers them the opportunity to raise the pace of revenue growth, employment and earnings because ...