Pizza hut classic florida

Post by Brian Lutz » Sat May 21, am.

In , Pizza Hut brought back its logo, banking on its nostalgic appeal. I figured that would be the end of it, just a simple marketing tactic soon forgotten. The old logo is used in pole signage as well as at the top of the usually but not always red-roofed restaurant. So far, these stores appear to be limited to smaller markets, where these legacy stores have survived, the bones of the old buildings intact. I was even interviewed for a podcast concerning the rise of Pizza Hut Classics. John Lagomarsino of Underunderstood was just as fascinated as I was — and just as stymied in his efforts to learn more about them.

Pizza hut classic florida

What I wanted to find today was something more…sentimental. Unless you know where to look. So, stick with me for a bit, because this story goes beyond just the simple joy of stuffed crust. In early , comedian Craig Robinson began appearing in a series of Pizza Hut commercials. These were the brick-and-mortar locations with trapezoid windows, slanted roofs, checkered table clothes, red vinyl booths, and stained glass lamps that illuminated the pipping hot pizza being served in a hot skillet. One of the Craig Robinson Pizza Hut commercials. Odds are, you at least knew of this era of Pizza Hut even if you never ate at one. The corporate directive to construct franchise locations in a defined, physically specific manner created a brand identity that went well beyond just a logo or wordmark. Even after Pizza Hut began abandoning the buildings of their heyday, it was easy to look at a structure and just know what its past life had been. Examples of abandoned Pizza Huts as seen in my Suburbia Lost series. Newer locations usually offer little to no seating, serving simply as small storefronts with less overhead. This is by far the most common variant found these days. Nostalgia always has been, and always will be, something we hold dear as both consumers and human beings. When popular musical acts grow older and stop touring constantly, they take up residencies in Vegas. Often, we view the past through rose-colored glasses.

The 10th birthday I celebrated at a Pizza Hut is definitely fonder in my mind than the the 32nd I commemorated by going about life like it was any other day. This is the first Pizza Hut Classic I ever encountered, pizza hut classic florida.

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In , Pizza Hut brought back its logo, banking on its nostalgic appeal. I figured that would be the end of it, just a simple marketing tactic soon forgotten. The old logo is used in pole signage as well as at the top of the usually but not always red-roofed restaurant. So far, these stores appear to be limited to smaller markets, where these legacy stores have survived, the bones of the old buildings intact. I was even interviewed for a podcast concerning the rise of Pizza Hut Classics. John Lagomarsino of Underunderstood was just as fascinated as I was — and just as stymied in his efforts to learn more about them. John interviewed me for his podcast while also taking a crack at starting a list of Pizza Hut Classics. Keep checking for updates as I get new information, or stumble upon them in my travels.

Pizza hut classic florida

In the images that have now gone viral, one can notice the old crimson-colored decor, the old logo, the iconic lunch buffet, and even the red cups, giving the impression that Pizza Hut is continuing its rebranding. The pictures, which were first shared by X user Hunter Shelburne WGTabletop , showed the Pizza Hut Classic-themed eatery in their hometown of Hempstead, Texas, which gave a peek into original Pizza Hut designs from the late s and early s. As soon as the images surfaced online, netizens were excited over the Pizza Hut Classic rendition, with many seeking that the transition happen nationwide. In this regard, an X user commented under JackPosobiec's tweet. Since then, it has been transitioning, including bringing back several iconic features from the past over the last few years. These include the original logo used on the pole sign alongside the top of the red roof of the food joint. Occasionally, the pole sign also mentions the word "Classic.

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It had the old signage until a few years ago when they updated to the last logo. In my view Pizza Hut is in no worse shape than it has been for the last years in my market. I was on a tight schedule and needed to get to Chicago, but at least I documented it back in July ! Soda still comes in those red cups, the lamps still hang from the ceiling, and the salad bar is still there. I do think the picture for both brands, especially KFC, is much brighter globally than it is in the US. His word choice describes it perfectly. These restaurants designate themselves as "Pizza Hut Classic", and the author of the Instagram post says that he is aware of at least 12 of them so far. Note the red roof, original logo, and original sign. Post by Brian Lutz » Sat May 21, am. D Buck.

What I wanted to find today was something more…sentimental. Unless you know where to look.

Expand full comment Reply Share. Skip to content. Post by Super S » Mon May 23, pm. I can't imagine these would be too widespread because the number of remaining standalone Pizza Huts that are still, Pizza Huts seems to be rather low now, but given how much Pizza Hut seems to be leaning into this throwback branding in their advertising lately I could see this becoming more common in the increasingly rare sit down locations. Please consider joining my newsletter and becoming a paid subscriber. My Suburbia Lost series features numerous abandoned Pizza Huts, as well as, tons of other fast food relics. Examples of abandoned Pizza Huts as seen in my Suburbia Lost series. I do like the idea of these classic Pizza Hut elements coming back to those that still have the old style dine in format. This location is slightly different from the ones that used to be found all across the world, however. It is a rectangular deep dish pizza. Privacy Terms. You eat it backwards.