Pizza Hut to Close Half UK Restaurants Amid Rising Costs

Grand Street Pizza, a Lower East Side pizzeria established in 2021 by Robert Persson and Ian Glazer, celebrated its fourth anniversary, becoming a neighborhood staple known for high-quality, classic pizza offerings with a distinctive crust and slowly cooked marinara sauce. Meanwhile, Pizza Hut is facing significant challenges in the UK, closing half its restaurants due to rising operational costs, including increased labor wages, and losing market share to competitors like Domino's, which dominate the takeaway sector through aggressive marketing and deals. Blueberries are gaining popularity as a pizza topping in the U.S., with culinary tips suggesting pairing their sweet tartness with meats like beef and pork, and advice on cooking methods to avoid soggy crusts. Little Caesars, famous for its iconic "Pizza! Pizza!" catchphrase originating from a 1979 BOGO pizza deal, experienced a period from 1998 to 2012 without this slogan, but it has since returned to advertisements and branding, underscoring its lasting impact and the company's history of product experimentation.