When PepsiCo acquired Pizza Hut in 1977, the chain shifted from being led by pizza lovers to corporate executives focused on selling more soda. While Pizza Hut continued to launch memorable hits like the Personal Pan Pizza, Book It!, and its iconic salad bar, small strategic decisions gradually weakened the brand over time. Meanwhile, competitors stayed obsessed with making better pizza. It's a classic example of how losing focus can slowly undermine an iconic business. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/CU3xYnICJ0s #pizzahut #pepsi #business #restaurants #entrepreneurship