Two stories, one map.

The originals

Between 1969 and the mid-1980s, Pizza Hut built thousands of restaurants with the distinctive trapezoid mansard roof, designed by architect Richard D. Burke. By the early 2000s, the chain had moved to a different store format and most originals were sold, demolished, or repainted. A few hundred still stand — some still serving pizza, many converted to taquerias, BBQ joints, churches, and tax preparers.

The revival

Starting in 2019, Pizza Hut began an official program to convert locations back to what they call the Pizza Hut Classic format: gabled red roof, dine-in booths, salad bar, Tiffany-style lamps, and the red plastic cup. 144 locations had been converted by March 2026, and franchisees are accelerating. Tim Sparks of Daland Corporation is converting 80 locations in 2026 alone; Emerge Inc. is bringing three Arizona locations — Tucson, Willcox, Yuma — back this year.

The two threads run together. A reader in Wichita might want to know which 1972 building near them is still standing. A reader in Phoenix might want to know which of their local Huts has the salad bar back. We catalog both.

How we work

Every entry has an address, GPS coordinates, current status, year built (and revived, for the new Classics), franchisee operator where known, and links to sources. We verify through public records, Google Street View timelines, local press, and reader submissions. Each entry shows when it was last verified.

How to help

Spotted one we’ve missed? Add a location. Pick the ZIP, the street address, and the current stage — original, revived Classic, converted, closed, or demolished. Submissions are queued for manual review before publishing.

What we’re not

This is an independent fan project. We’re not affiliated with Pizza Hut, Inc., Yum! Brands, or any franchisee. We don’t sell anything. We’re grateful for the buildings, the booths, and the people who keep both alive.