20 Photos Of What Pizza Hut Looked Like In The 1970s

Daniel Bonfiglio Published 12/06/2024 in wow

While they like to claim that "Nobody out-pizzas the Hut," modern day Pizza Hut is most definitely out-pizza'd by chains like Dominos, Papa Johns, and even Little Caesars. But that wasn't always the case.

Back in the 1970s, Pizza Hut was the place to be, and was the sit-down restaurant of choice for everyone from families to first dates.

With its unmistakable and timeless aesthetic, here are 20 photos of what Pizza Hut looked like in the 1970s.

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1. Pizza Hut Employee
With a huge pizza, 1970s.
2. “Pizza Hut in the ‘70s Was Awesome
“True fact: Coke tastes better out of those red plastic cups.”
3. That Glance…
Only happens at a place like Pizza Hut.
4. The Whole Family
Blue shirts and red cups.
5. Getting Ready
Preparing tables and ingredients for the day.
6. Birthday Party
Chowing down at the Hut.
7. Pizza Hut Takeout
And smiles all around.
8. From the Outside
Has there ever been a more recognizable chain?
9. The Roof
And its iconic shape.
10. “If I had a Time Machine…”
“I’d set the controls for a Pizza Hut on a Saturday night in 1977.”
11. Ready for Business
Empty but ready to go.
12. Open Wide
Look at those toppings!
13. Dining In
Two couples, 1971.
14. Richard Kline for Pizza Hut, 1978
Larry enjoying pizza with his buddies. Jack, Chrissy and Janet not invited.
15. Perfect for Family
Kids enjoying their pizza in 1971.
16. Buffet
The interior, ready for customers.
17. Smiles All Around
“Pizza Hut in the ‘70s was simply awesome.”
18. Can I Take Your Order?
Family getting served.
19. Behind the Scenes
Making a ‘70s pizza.
20. Pizza Hut on Algonquin Road
Mt. Prospect, Illinois, 1970s.

1. Pizza Hut Employee
With a huge pizza, 1970s.
2. “Pizza Hut in the ‘70s Was Awesome
“True fact: Coke tastes better out of those red plastic cups.”
3. That Glance…
Only happens at a place like Pizza Hut.
4. The Whole Family
Blue shirts and red cups.
5. Getting Ready
Preparing tables and ingredients for the day.
6. Birthday Party
Chowing down at the Hut.
7. Pizza Hut Takeout
And smiles all around.
8. From the Outside
Has there ever been a more recognizable chain?
9. The Roof
And its iconic shape.
10. “If I had a Time Machine…”
“I’d set the controls for a Pizza Hut on a Saturday night in 1977.”
11. Ready for Business
Empty but ready to go.
12. Open Wide
Look at those toppings!
13. Dining In
Two couples, 1971.
14. Richard Kline for Pizza Hut, 1978
Larry enjoying pizza with his buddies. Jack, Chrissy and Janet not invited.
15. Perfect for Family
Kids enjoying their pizza in 1971.
16. Buffet
The interior, ready for customers.
17. Smiles All Around
“Pizza Hut in the ‘70s was simply awesome.”
18. Can I Take Your Order?
Family getting served.
19. Behind the Scenes
Making a ‘70s pizza.
20. Pizza Hut on Algonquin Road
Mt. Prospect, Illinois, 1970s.