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About IPHFHA

The International Pizza Hut Franchise Holders Association represents the independent owners who operate Pizza Hut restaurants, working with the brand and with each other to keep the system strong.

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Our mission

Advancing the interests of Pizza Hut franchise owners

IPHFHA gives franchisees a collective voice with Pizza Hut and with lawmakers, and provides cost-effective services that individual owners would find hard to arrange on their own.

  • Represent franchisees in decisions that affect their restaurants
  • Bring owners together to share best practices
  • Offer member programs, from group insurance to operating data
  • Advocate on legislation that affects franchised restaurants
History

More than 55 years of franchisees working together

1958

The first Pizza Hut opens in Wichita, Kansas.

1968

Pizza Hut franchise owners form IPHFHA in Wichita to speak with one voice.

2022

Franchisees launch the Pizza Hut Foundation to support scholarships, mentorship and literacy.

Today

IPHFHA represents the independent owners of more than 4,600 Pizza Hut restaurants, from its office in Wichita.

Leadership

Led by franchise owners

A board of directors elected by members sets the association's direction, supported by regional boards, committees and a professional staff in Wichita.

Board of Directors

Franchise owners elected by members guide IPHFHA's priorities, including the joint priorities set each year with Pizza Hut.

Regional boards

Regional boards bring local perspective from franchisees across the country.

Committees

More than 20 committees and advisory councils focus on specific parts of the business.

Member Portal

Board updates, committee pages, meeting materials, marketing best practices, legislative alerts and group insurance programs, all in one secure place.