Pizza Hut International Debuts in Cambodia with Ambitious Plans to Deliver World-Class Experience to the Growing Pizza Eating Culture

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pizza Hut International is set to debut in Cambodia in August 2021 to bring world-class tasting pizza to Cambodians where the modern dining experience is a growing trend.

The first store will open in Phnom Penh near the popular Russian market, the expat and business hub, with two more stores set to open in the coming months. Franchise partner, United Food Group plans to open 30 stores within two to three years. United Food Group (UFG) is a local company, and the owner of Cambodia's popular restaurant Park Café, which is currently open in 20 locations.

"Pizza Hut International is proud to partner with United Food Group to open the market's first Pizza Hut in Cambodia," said Unnat Varma, Pizza Hut Asia Pacific Managing Director. "We are excited to enter Cambodia, a land of rich culture and heritage. The new Pizza Hut will feature the most modern and delicious pizza experience across all channels including dine-in, delivery, take-out and even digital, to give aspiring Cambodians the easiest way to experience the best tasting pizza in the world."

"We believe that Pizza Hut will be the pizza brand of choice among Cambodians, and we aim to promote the modern pizza experience by offering world-class tasting pizza to consumers at the right price," said Heng Sengly, Group CEO of United Food Group. "The number of Cambodians with disposable income is increasing rapidly and they're looking for brands & products to enhance their modern lifestyle."

Sengly went on to say, "It is a new trend that many Cambodians lead busier work lives and have more money to spend on leisure and high-class food. This means that eating at home and cooking their own meals has become less commonplace. That is why we want to do our part to make it easier for Cambodians to get the best tasting pizza from Pizza Hut."

About Pizza Hut®

Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), has more restaurant locations in the world than any other pizza company. Founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kan., Pizza Hut operates over 18,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. Pizza Hut is committed to providing an easy pizza experience – from order to delivery.

Now more than ever, restaurants have an important role in helping to safely feed families. As the largest pizza brand in AsiaPac, Pizza Hut is committed to doing its part. To help keep team members and customers safe, customers can get their favorite Pizza Hut pizza via three contactless offerings: Curbside pickup, Delivery and Carryout. For more information visit www.unitedfood.com.kh/en/

About United Food Group (UFG)

United Food Group (UFG) is a food chain corporation, majorly owned by V-Trust Group with Singaporean-based EMIA Investments Cambodia. UFG was established in 2020 with the purpose to offer deliciously healthy foods with global exciting experiences to people in Cambodia. UFG fully owns Park Café, which is a leading local brand restaurant established since 2004. At the end of 2020, Park Café has 20 stores across Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham and Sihanoukville. UFG is also a sister company of real estate firm Zillennium, a one-stop shop integrated solution to business partners and end-customers in real estate sector and also operates the Master franchise license of Century 21, ERA and Coldwell Banker from US.

SOURCE Pizza Hut International