University Avenue corridor in Middleton WIsconsin: Pizza Hut one of hundreds closed nationwide

 

Photo by Retiring Guy

Headline:  CNN, 2/6/2026

Jordan Valinsky reports:

The company announced in November it had launched a “formal review of strategic options” for Pizza Hut, including a possible sale. No further additional information was released Wednesday other than that Yum! expects the review to be completed this year. 

Pizza Hut has consistently struggled in a tough pizza landscape, especially against chief rival Domino’s Pizza. 

For Pizza Hut, it was another dismal quarter, with another decline in same-store sales for its US locations, dropping 3%. The chain’s attempt to focus on value, namely a new $5 pizza, hasn’t resonated.

Middleton University Avenue corridor posts:

2026

6300 University Avenue.  (3/10)

6300 University Avenue.  (2/14)

6300 University Avenue.  (1/5)

2025

You wont be seeing this monstrosity going up at the intersection of University Avenue and Allen Boulevard in Middleton Wisconsin. (12/2)

So far Castle Rock redevelopment is moving forward at a snail's pace.  (10/5)

SAVED:  Imperial Garden will be part of 10-story redevelopment project.  (10/3)

Meanwhile, the former Middleton Cleaners location remains vacant.  (10/2)

Altim Grill & Bakery poised to open at former Papa John's location.  (10/2)

Around Town Middleton:  University Avenue business sign obscured by greenery.  (9/19)

Cariad Apartments on University Avenue in Middleton Wisconsin has a space for lease.  (6/4)

5-story apartment building to replace aging Castle Rock Apartments.  (2/13)

Middleton Wisconsin University Avenue corridor:  What might be in store at this parcel?  (2/2)

Looks like the property at 6300 University Avenue in Middleton is being prepped for redevelopment.  (1/11)

2024

Keeping tabs on Middleton's University Avenue corridor:  Madison Dentistry at 6519 University Avenue. (6/24)

Keeping tabs on Middleton's University Avenue corridor: Mid Town Square at 6330 University Avenue.  (5/30)

Keeping tabs on Middleton's University Avenue corridor: The Professional Building at 6602 University Avenue.  (5/28)

Keeping tabs on Middleton's University Avenue corridor:  Mixed use development proposed at 6330 University Avenue.  (5/27)

Keeping tabs on Middleton's University Avenue corridor: Cariad Apartments at 6230 University Avenue.  (5/27)

Keeping tabs on Middleton's University Avenue corridor:   The Philben at 6225 University.  (5/27)

2023

Castle Rock at 6418 University Avenue.  (11/6/)

Ripe for redevelopment:  1978 high-vacancy office building at 6300 University.  (11/5)

Three-suite facelift at 6670 University Avenue.  (11/5)

4-story mixed-used development proposed at 6650 University Avenue.  (11/5)

Please welcome Forward Natural Medicine to University Avenue corridor stage.  (11/5)

Castle Rock redevelopment proposal for University Avenue (updated rendering).  (7/22)

Cariad Apartments at 6230 University Avenue.  (7/11)

Wheel and Sprocket celebrates the grand reopening of its Middleton store.  (5/12)

Around Town Middleton UPDATE:  Empty storefronts on Mayflower Drive near University Avenue are filling up.  (1/17)

2022

Madison Dentistry, University Avenue:  Now open for business.  (7/28)

Residential infill project proposed at 7107-7109 University Avenue.  (7/28)

What was once Sonic is now NAPA in Middleton WI (the final shot).  (5/9)

2021

University Avenue corridor.  (10/24)

Open house at Kestrel apartments.  (8/22)