If you were looking for an excuse to order pizza for dinner tonight, look no further! 😍 Today is #NationalPizzaDay, and since Pizza Hut was started right here in Wichita, KS, we have plenty of reason to celebrate! 🎉
Quick Facts:
🍕 Started in 1958 by two brothers attending WSU
🍕 They borrowed $600 from their mom and converted a beer tavern into the original Pizza Hut
🍕 This building was located at Bluff and Kellogg
🍕 In 1977 they sold it to PepsiCo for $300 million
🍕 The original building is now a museum on WSU’s campus! It is open to the public and admission is free. The museum hours run from 11am-5pm, Monday through Friday.
🍕 There are now 17,500+ restaurants worldwide
So whether you prefer Pizza Hut or another pizza franchise, I think we all deserve to have a slice tonight. 🍕😋
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The original Pizza Hut building
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Brothers Dan (left) and Frank (right) Carney
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The Pizza Hut logo through the years
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The Pizza Hut museum
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