A branch of American fast food chain Pizza Hut has closed.

Pizza Hut in Buckingham Road in Bicester permanently shut its doors this weekend.

A spokesperson said: “We can confirm that our Bicester Hut has closed. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

"If you are looking for a dine-in restaurant and our famous buffet, our Banbury Cross Retail Park restaurant is a short drive away. Or alternatively, you can also always order from our website."

The branch in Abingdon's Ock Street shut down in June 2023 with the company saying it was 'evolving' to meet the changing habits of customers.

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A spokesperson from Pizza Hut UK & Europe said: "Responding to an ever-shifting consumer landscape and to meet Pizza Hut’s growth ambitions in the UK, our business and operating models are evolving.

“We are confident in the ongoing success of one of Britain’s favourite businesses and we’re looking forward to sharing more details about our growth plans in due course.”

The multinational chain, which opened in the UK more than 40 years ago, invented the pan pizza and the stuffed crust pizza and offers free, unlimited trips to the world famous Salad Station.

In 2020 the company announced that it would be closing 29 restaurants, cutting 450 jobs due to the impact of Covid on the hospitality sector.

They included the branch on George Street in Oxford.