Pizza Hut's Personal Pan Pizzas: Here To Stay Or Goodbye?

Pizza Hut is a popular pizza chain that has been serving customers for decades. Over the years, they have made changes to their menu, including updates to their trademark Original Pan Pizza in 2019. While some customers have expressed disappointment with these changes and even started petitions to revert to the original recipe, others are curious about the availability of personal pan pizzas in Pizza Hut locations. Some customers have reported difficulties in ordering personal pan pizzas online, while others claim that certain locations no longer offer them due to profitability concerns. However, many Pizza Hut employees and customers have confirmed the continued availability of personal pan pizzas in various locations across the United States.

Pizza Hut changed the recipe of its Original Pan Pizza in 2019

In May 2019, Pizza Hut revamped the recipe of its Original Pan Pizza for the first time in 40 years. The new recipe included a crispier crust, a new sauce, and a new blend of cheese. According to Pizza Hut, the new blend of cheese was stringier, and the crust was crispier due to a "newly engineered pan".

The change in recipe was part of a strategy to compete with rival pizza chains Domino's and Papa John's. The previous year, Domino's had overtaken Pizza Hut in sales, and Pizza Hut had replaced Papa John's as the NFL's advertising partner. Pizza Hut stated that it had spent three years developing the new recipe, focusing on "combining art, science, and culinary expertise" to improve the pan pizza.

The change in recipe was met with mixed reactions from customers. Some fans of the original recipe started a petition to bring back the classic version, citing their preference for the original ingredients after 39 years. The petition also mentioned concerns about Pizza Hut's recent inclusion of ingredients like soy and soybean oil, which could trigger allergic reactions in some customers.

Despite the backlash from some loyal customers, Pizza Hut stood by its decision to change the recipe, emphasizing the importance of taste and innovation in the highly competitive pizza market. The new recipe aimed to deliver a crispier and chewier pizza experience, but some customers felt that the new version fell short of the iconic taste they had come to know and love.

While Pizza Hut has not released any recent statements about the status of its Original Pan Pizza recipe, the mixed reactions from customers highlight the challenges of changing a well-loved product. The company has to balance innovation with customer satisfaction, ensuring that any changes to their menu continue to meet the expectations of their loyal fan base.

Some Pizza Hut locations no longer sell personal pan pizzas

However, other users have reported conflicting experiences. Some people still see personal pan pizzas offered at their local Pizza Hut restaurants, while others have been able to order them through the Pizza Hut app or website. It appears that the availability of personal pan pizzas may vary by location, with some Pizza Hut franchises choosing to discontinue them due to low profitability.

One user suggested that the perceived unavailability of personal pan pizzas on the Pizza Hut website might be due to a technical issue or the selected store being out of stock. They suggested that customers call the store to confirm availability or place their order by phone.

It is worth noting that in 2019, Pizza Hut made changes to the recipe of their Original Pan Pizza, which has received mixed reactions from customers. A petition has been started to bring back the original recipe, citing changes to the sauce, cheese, and crust that have disappointed long-time fans.

Customers can order personal pan pizzas online or via the app

Customers can order personal pan pizzas online or via the Pizza Hut app. However, some customers have reported issues with the website and app, stating that the personal pan pizza option is not available or is hard to find.

To order a personal pan pizza online or via the app, customers must first select 'pan crust' and then select 'personal pan'. Some customers have reported that this process is not intuitive and that they were only able to order a personal pan pizza by following instructions posted by other users online.

Some customers have also reported that personal pan pizzas are not available at all locations, or that some stores have discontinued them due to low sales. However, many customers have also reported that personal pan pizzas are still available at their local Pizza Hut locations and via delivery.

In addition to the availability of personal pan pizzas, some customers have expressed a desire for Pizza Hut to bring back the original pan pizza recipe, which was replaced in 2019. A petition to bring back the original recipe has garnered over 2,600 signatures.

Personal pan pizzas are available at combination Taco Bell/Pizza Hut locations

The reason for this discrepancy is unclear, but it may be due to the fact that some Pizza Hut locations are owned by different companies or franchises. It is also possible that the availability of personal pan pizzas depends on the time of day or day of the week.

Combination Taco Bell/Pizza Hut locations are a result of the fact that both brands are owned by the same parent company, Yum! Brands Inc. This combination of fast-food restaurants used to be more widespread, but there has been a decline in recent years, with some locations closing or shifting gears to become standalone Taco Bell or KFC-Taco Bell combo locations.

Despite the changes in the industry and the varying availability of personal pan pizzas, combination Taco Bell/Pizza Hut locations remain a unique and convenient option for customers seeking a variety of fast-food options under one roof.

Some customers prefer the original recipe used for 39 years

Pizza Hut's original pan pizza recipe was replaced in May 2019, but some customers are not happy with the new version. A petition with 2,669 signatures (at the time of writing) is calling for the chain to bring back the original recipe, which was used for 39 years.

The new recipe features a different sauce, a crispier crust, and a stringier brand of cheese. However, the new ingredients are not suitable for customers with soy allergies, as they include soy, soybean oil, soy lecithin, and monosodium glutamate.

Some customers prefer the original recipe because it does not include these ingredients, and because they believe it tastes better. One customer, who claims to be a former Pizza Hut manager, commented:

> "I can say this recipe is pretty spot on in regard to taste, with the exception of the amount of oil in the pan! For the pan sizes used, 1.5oz of oil per pan is closer (we used a pump that regulates it)."

Another customer, who also claims to be a former Pizza Hut employee, said:

> "The oil in the pan may seem excessive, but it gives the bottom of the crust a crispy finish."

Some customers have tried to recreate the original recipe at home, with varying degrees of success. One customer commented:

> "I've been wanting to try this recipe for a long time and was waiting for the kids to come home from college for a weekend where we could make it. They (and we) loved it! We've always loved pizza hut pizza and pizzas in general so this is a real favorite of ours now. We will be making this again for sure."

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