Pizza Hut restaurants to stay shut
BOTH CITY’S EAT-IN VENUES WILL NOT REOPEN AFTER COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS END
DERBY’S two dine-in Pizza Hut restaurants have closed permanently, the company has confirmed.
The restaurant chain said its venues in Wyvern Way, Chaddesden, and Foresters Leisure Park, Sinfin, will not reopen after coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
A spokesperson for Pizza Hut said: “Unfortunately the Derby Wyvern and Foresters Park closures have been beyond our control and we are doing everything we can to redeploy our team members to other Pizza Hut restaurants in order to minimise the impact to our workforce.
“We understand this is a difficult time for everyone involved and are supporting our team members as much as we possibly can.”
The two restaurants were not included in the list of 29 other Pizza Huts around the country that were selected for closure due to the impact
Wyvern Way of the pandemic, so the closure came as a surprise to many.
Although the two sit-down restaurants have shut their doors, Derby’s three Pizza Hut delivery outlets will continue to serve customers in the city from bases in Nottingham Road, Chaddesden; Osmaston Road and the Rowditch, in Uttoxeter New Road.
Some people took to Facebook to express their sadness at the news of the closures, with many reminiscing about their happy memories at the restaurants.
One commentator said: “What is happening???? How is this even possible? Pizza Hut in Foresters Park is my childhood! Before Covid it has been a monthly family ritual and gathering spot. The staff are absolutely amazing!”
Another added: “This is really sad. I have fond memories of both places. When I moved to Derby 19 years ago, my stepdad used to take me and my family regularly.
“Wish all your staff the best in the future.”