The Pizza Hut in Taylorville has closed. As part of a deal between Yum Brands and NPC International, up to 300 locations including locations in Taylorville, Springfield, Effingham, and Lincoln have closed their doors. According to a statement released from the company, employees at shut down Pizza Hut restaurants operated by NPC will be moved to better-performing locations. The initial announcement was made on August 17th. 

Regional Radio News reached out to Pizza Hut both in Taylorville and at Corporate but was unable to get a comment.