All Things Pizza

Episode 11: Untold Stories From The Founder Of Pizza Hut

July 07, 2021 Jason Feirman Season 1 Episode 11
Episode 11: Untold Stories From The Founder Of Pizza Hut
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All Things Pizza
Episode 11: Untold Stories From The Founder Of Pizza Hut
Jul 07, 2021 Season 1 Episode 11
Jason Feirman

Dan Carney and his brother Frank founded Pizza Hut in Wichita, Kansas back in 1958. In a rare interview, Dan reflects on his brother's recent death and shares memories about opening the initial shop with a small $500 loan from his mother, the decision to ultimately sell the company to Pepsi, and his involvement with the company after it was acquired. 

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Dan Carney and his brother Frank founded Pizza Hut in Wichita, Kansas back in 1958. In a rare interview, Dan reflects on his brother's recent death and shares memories about opening the initial shop with a small $500 loan from his mother, the decision to ultimately sell the company to Pepsi, and his involvement with the company after it was acquired.