Yum China Holdings Inc., parent company to Yum China, has opened its 3,000th Pizza Hut store in China, located in Qinhuangdao, according to a press release.

The restaurant has a sweeping view of the sea and provides a contemporary dining experience. It's also a centerpiece of sustainability solutions, including an IoT-based intelligent energy management system and outdoor solar lamps. The restaurant incorporates renewable and recycled materials in its decoration and layout.

"The opening of Pizza Hut 3,000th store is more than a landmark moment for store expansion. It demonstrates Pizza Hut's strength as a 'pizza expert' and reaffirms our commitment to growing the brand in China. This milestone also underscores our focus on continuous innovation, from menu innovation and digitalization, to a range of new store formats," Joey Wat, CEO of Yum China, said in the press release. "We believe the brand holds tremendous growth potential in China, and we are committed to actively pursuing expansion opportunities to further grow the brand."

The pizza brand first opened in China in Beijing in 1990.

"Pizza Hut is extremely proud of its heritage as the first restaurant chain to introduce pizza and Western-style casual dining to China," Jeff Kuai, general manager of Pizza Hut China, said in the press release. "From our first store in Beijing to now 3,000 stores nationwide, we have always grown together with our customers. We'll continue to expand our store portfolio, while staying true to our commitment to innovating great food and experiences for our customers."

Yum China operates more than 13,000 restaurants under six brands across 1,800 cities in China, with KFC and Pizza Hut as the leading brands.

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