Daland Corporation
Coverage of Daland Corporation in the Nexus archive.
- Retro Pizza Hut draws customers from hours away as 1980s nostalgia sends sales soaring
The retro Pizza Hut Classic, featuring 1980s nostalgia elements like vinyl booths and checkerboard tablecloths, has become highly popular, drawing customers from multiple hours away. Daland Corp., which operates 39 of these locations, reported that the throwback styled restaurants have seen dine-in sales more than double since conversions were implemented.
- Pizza Hut owner pushes classic vibe, open to DC Expansion
Pizza Hut owner Tim Sparks is revamping over 90 restaurants with a 1980s-themed design, including red roofs, Tiffany lamps, and checkerboard tablecloths, to attract customers and boost business. The initiative, part of a national effort across 24 states, includes locations near Washington, D.C., with plans for potential expansion in the region.
- Pizza Hut brings back vintage vibes as franchisees embrace nostalgic makeovers
Pizza Hut is reviving 1980s and 1990s-style décor at 38 locations operated by the Kansas-based Daland Corporation. The 'Pizza Hut Classic' retro makeovers include red cups, checkerboard tables, and Tiffany-style lamps, alongside promotions for the 'Book It!' program. The nostalgic design has received enthusiastic public reactions, with viral social media content and positive customer feedback.