Delivery chain to create 5,000 jobs - graduate jobs

Graduates on the look out for jobs may be pleased to learn that Pizza Hut Delivery plans to create up to 5,000 jobs over the next nine years by doubling the number of outlets they deliver from.

Currently, the pizza delivery brand packs and delivers pizzas to customers from 318 locations across the UK and Ireland.

By 2020, the company hopes to expand by increasing the number of outlets to around 700.

In order to achieve this target, Pizza Hut Delivery plans to take on almost 15 franchisees each year, who are experts in the food and retail sectors.

The company says cities such as Manchester and Birmingham will help boost its delivery strategy but is sure there are plenty of opportunities across the UK for new outlets.

Mark Fox, Business Director, Pizza Hut Delivery, said: "Customers have responded to the simple fact that we deliver great tasting pizzas, quickly, at great value. We've experienced significant sales growth in the last two years, and we're bullish about our prospects of continued success as we expand our estate."

Pizza Hut Delivery's expansion plan is welcome news amid the tough economic climate.

The company, which plans to open 40 new stores in the year ahead, has already started the hiring process.

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