View Full Version : Pizza Hut changes name to Pasta Hut????
DeMartini Sands
10-06-2008, 04:42 PM
:confused::confused::confused: WOW........
The chain, which launched its first restaurant in Britain in 1973, is replacing its pizza-focused menu with a menu consisting mainly of pasta dishes.
This means that as well as the traditional deluxe pizzas, customers will also have the option of ordering more sophisticated dishes such as tomato and mozzarella mezzaluna and prawn and crayfish arrabiata.
The re-branding is part of an £18 million revamp package designed to attract new customers and move it into more upmarket terrain.
As part of the revamp, the chain is temporarily naming 30 of its branches Pasta Hut.
Pizza Hut boss Alasdair Murdoch said: "We've really been on a journey for four or five years, trying to make our food better, offer more variety and quality for the customers.
"Now we're putting our food above the parapet. We're trying to say to people: 'Yes, we're great at pizzas, but we're also great at salads and pasta.' Pasta is around 3 or 4 per cent of our sales. I'm very sure in a couple of weeks' time that will be 10 per cent."
Mr Murdoch said they have also upgraded their distinctive salad bar and have made improvements in areas including the nutrition and quality of ingredients in their pizzas and pastas.
A statement from the company also says that the restaurant plans to sneak 'hidden vegetables in kids' meals'.
The re-naming is for a trial period only and customers can offer their thoughts on the new-look restaurants at Pastahut.co.uk.
The company will be keen to hear feedback from customers since the decision to change such a big, household name is potentially a very risky one.
In 1998, Kellogg's briefly changed the name of Coco Pops to Choco Krispies in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and South Africa so that they could be in line with Germany and Spain, where it is known by this name. However, after falling sales and a telephone poll in which the British public voted, its name was reverted in 1999.
Another classic British brand Opal Fruits were renamed Starburst in 1998, the name under which they had been exported to the US in the seventies. The original name is now set to return in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the change.
Cadbury reintroduced the Wispa last year after an internet campaign which also involved protesters storming a stage at the Glastonbury festival.
the fuck? This is just in the UK, right?
mongo
10-06-2008, 04:48 PM
we'll never know cause the dipfuck didn't post a link to the story.
Pax Britannia
10-06-2008, 04:48 PM
Dominoes rules the Pizza in my area anyway. The nearest Pizza Hut is 30 mins away and the retards there cant cook a decent Pizza to save their lives.
Dominoes rules the Pizza in my area anyway. The nearest Pizza Hut is 30 mins away and the retards there cant cook a decent Pizza to save their lives.
fuck dominos, last time I ate their pizza it nearly made me ill
it was fucking free and I still couldn't finish it
Kerjack
10-06-2008, 04:50 PM
It could be worse, Pasta is pretty good. Wonder if they are going to fry it in a 18" of grease like they did their pizzas?
Pax Britannia
10-06-2008, 04:50 PM
fuck dominos, last time I ate their pizza it nearly made me ill
The only other people who deliver pizza around here are kebab shops.
Pizza's made by Turks are.....interesting.
Mr. Brown
10-06-2008, 04:51 PM
link to the news story:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/3145545/Pizza-Hut-to-become-Pasta-Hut.html
EDIT: seems like all the stories are coming out of the UK
DeMartini Sands
10-06-2008, 05:02 PM
we'll never know cause the dipfuck didn't post a link to the story.
Just tryin to contribute to the forum, no need to act like a little bitch.............:D
that was pretty much my first thread posted here anyway, i'm certain i'll do better next time..........
http://news.google.com/nwshp?hl=en&tab=wn&q=pizza%20hut
billysocal
10-06-2008, 05:13 PM
Dominoes rules the Pizza in my area anyway.
Wow. That's sad. I hope you're still in college because Dominos sucks ass and the only justifiable reason for ordering it is the low cost.
Mustard
10-06-2008, 05:18 PM
Papa John's > all
footsies
10-07-2008, 08:43 AM
Doubt it will happen in the US although when was the last time you saw Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Pete t
10-07-2008, 09:43 AM
Just tryin to contribute to the forum, no need to act like a little bitch.............:D
that was pretty much my first thread posted here anyway, i'm certain i'll do better next time..........
http://news.google.com/nwshp?hl=en&tab=wn&q=pizza%20hut
N%B
The GWD
10-07-2008, 10:17 AM
What a fantastic, wonderful, superb idea. I need sophisticated, authentic Italian dishes, and "Pasta Hut" sounds ready to deliver the goods. I'm going to eat it all with a drink I've been saving for a special occasion.
http://www.usablemarkets.com/images/refresh-new-coke.jpg
As part of the revamp, the chain is temporarily naming 30 of its branches Pasta Hut.
They already did this in the US when they introduced the pasta here earlier this year. No one noticed, and I doubt it hurt business.
kevin6387
10-07-2008, 11:42 AM
Papa John's > all
You've obviously never had Gumbys if thats your top pizza.
Mustard
10-07-2008, 03:41 PM
You mean the claymation dude with the horse opened a pizza place?
Ace Rockola
10-07-2008, 11:32 PM
Papa John's > all
Don't you live in PDX? Have you ever been to Flying Pie or American Dreams?
shdaow
10-07-2008, 11:47 PM
Has anyone tried their pasta? Is it any good?
Pollo
10-08-2008, 01:24 AM
Has anyone tried their pasta? Is it any good?
yeah, it's not all that it's cracked up to be for what they show on commercials. plus, why buy fucking pasta from Pizza Hut and not go to Olive Garden or some Italian place where you can get better pasta?
yeah, it's not all that it's cracked up to be for what they show on commercials. plus, why buy fucking pasta from Pizza Hut and not go to Olive Garden or some Italian place where you can get better pasta?
Because it's 3 pounds for 13 bucks, which should be able to feed at least three people or a 4 person family with 2 kids. Getting out of Olive Garden or any other Italian restaurant for that matter without spending 50 bucks is pretty much impossible.
Not to mention the pasta is actually pretty good. People just like to give it shit because it happens to come from a chain.
Kerjack
10-08-2008, 02:05 AM
Now I want to try it, thanks a lot AJ. :mad:
yeah, it's not all that it's cracked up to be for what they show on commercials. plus, why buy fucking pasta from Pizza Hut and not go to Olive Garden or some Italian place where you can get better pasta?
For the price and what it is, yes it is pretty good. Especially when I and my family get home and we're all too tired to cook after work. Get a thing of pasta and a pizza, and everyone's happy.
noahsdove
10-08-2008, 04:07 AM
As long as they dont fuck with my KFC, pizza hut, Taco Bell Im cool with this.
Archangel
10-08-2008, 04:23 AM
Who eats Italian food at fast food chains when you can have naked (but for an apron) Italian brunettes make better stuff for you at home, from fresh ingredients?
Pollo
10-08-2008, 04:28 AM
Because it's 3 pounds for 13 bucks, which should be able to feed at least three people or a 4 person family with 2 kids. Getting out of Olive Garden or any other Italian restaurant for that matter without spending 50 bucks is pretty much impossible.
Not to mention the pasta is actually pretty good. People just like to give it shit because it happens to come from a chain.
maybe it's just me that felt their pasta is meh, but I'm not hating on them simply because the pasta comes from a chain. I'm just saying if I'm going to Pizza Hut, it's solely for pizza and maybe their breadsticks. you're right about going out to a place like Olive Garden and spending some dough since their plates are at the very least $10.
The other thing people don't take into account is the fact that when you get a delivery, that shit could have been sitting in their car for 15-20 minutes before it even gets to your house, and it's still not too bad.
Ghostrider
10-09-2008, 12:11 AM
fuck dominos, last time I ate their pizza it nearly made me ill
agreed, but Pizza Slut sucks lately too. Papa John's gets my vote.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/name-change-for-pizza-hut-953000.html
BIG PIZZLE
10-09-2008, 12:19 AM
Wow, thanks for making us all a part of the commercial. This thread should be deleted.
The GWD
10-09-2008, 12:25 AM
Who eats Italian food at fast food chains when you can have naked (but for an apron) Italian brunettes make better stuff for you at home, from fresh ingredients?
I like you, Arch. But I'm starting to understand people's annoyance at your constant mentioning of "the missus".
Domino's > all. It's not my fault your Domino's all seem to suck.
Pollo
10-09-2008, 04:11 AM
Domino's > all. It's not my fault your Domino's all seem to suck.
Pizza Hut's promotion of 3 medium, one-topping pizzas for $15 says otherwise. Domino's used to have that same promotion, but then gave it up (at least in the SoCal area).
MDiver01
10-09-2008, 04:25 AM
Papa John's parmesan breadsticks are like sex in your mouth.
Archetype
10-09-2008, 04:26 AM
Papa John likes to wrap his lips around penis.
BIG PIZZLE
10-09-2008, 10:36 AM
Domino's > all. It's not my fault your Domino's all seem to suck.Dominos is the worst pizza invented. I love pizza like crack, but I will think twice about taking a slice of that shit.
Edit:And you're from Chicago! Dude, you're either a retard or a 14 y/o with ignorant parents.
I'm talking fast food pizza
BIG PIZZLE
10-09-2008, 10:52 AM
That changes nothing.
I hate you now.
Suck me sideways and tell me you love me
Jericho
10-09-2008, 10:58 AM
For chain pizza, Round Table gets my money
BIG PIZZLE
10-09-2008, 11:04 AM
Suck me sideways and tell me you love me
I would rather eat a slice of dominos pizza.
Justabot
10-09-2008, 01:45 PM
I like you, Arch. But I'm starting to understand people's annoyance at your constant mentioning of "the missus" Dammit, I was about to beat off but now I feel like I shouldn't in protest.
When I was in Vegas I had one from California Pizza Kitchen, a club sandwich style one with lettuce and avocado on top, now that was a fucking pizza.
Swurgen
10-09-2008, 05:13 PM
Franchise pizza sucks. I've had better frozen pizzas than franchise pizza.
Holy shit I have wop friends who would go apoplectic if they knew what the word meant and then read some of the statements in this thread.
When I was in Vegas I had one from California Pizza Kitchen, a club sandwich style one with lettuce and avocado on top, now that was a fucking pizza.
Actually, no...that just sounds like a club sandwich cut into a funny shape.
Archangel
10-09-2008, 05:17 PM
I like you, Arch. But I'm starting to understand people's annoyance at your constant mentioning of "the missus".
A) Why?
B) Who said I was talking about her?
Daydreamer
10-09-2008, 05:18 PM
Franchise pizza sucks. I've had better frozen pizzas than franchise pizza.
Holy shit I have wop friends who would go apoplectic if they knew what the word meant and then read some of the statements in this thread.
Palermos thin crust frozen>pizza slut, pedo johns and the rest of the crappy franchises
Mellow Mushroom was the best of any chains/franchises that I've eaten at, but it is not a big chain at all.
The GWD
10-09-2008, 05:31 PM
A) Why?
B) Who said I was talking about her?
A) You repeat yourself like a Dean Koontz novel. We GET it. You're happily married. STFU and let the rest of us be miserable.
B) It's a safe assumption.
Archangel
10-09-2008, 05:37 PM
Considering how this thread is about (albeit bastardised) Italian food, I WAS being on topic, though.
Nosebuckle
10-09-2008, 06:26 PM
When I was in Vegas I had one from California Pizza Kitchen, a club sandwich style one with lettuce and avocado on top, now that was a fucking pizza.
That's not a pizza, that's a fucking sandwich
BIG PIZZLE
10-09-2008, 06:31 PM
CPK prides itself on novelty pizza but their pepperoni suprimo or their sicilian are both solid choices. They're thin crust and about a foot across. I work near one and I enjoy it quite often.