PUBLIC CAUTIONARY NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the General Public, Trade Circles, Suppliers, Landlords that Rustam Foods (Private) Limited is the only current authorized Master Franchisee of Pizza Hut MENAPAKT FZ-LLC for the territory of Pakistan.

Authorized Brand Representation

Pursuant to its Franchise Agreements, Rustam Foods is authorized to operate and develop the Pizza Hut brand in Pakistan and to use the Pizza Hut trademarks and related intellectual property in connection with those authorized operations. No other operator is currently authorized by Pizza Hut to operate Pizza Hut-branded restaurants or to offer or grant Pizza Hut franchise opportunities in Pakistan. For clarity, all authorized Pizza Hut restaurants in Pakistan are operated under Rustam Foods’ company-owned store model, and no sub-franchise opportunities are currently being offered or granted.

Warning Against Unauthorized Operators

Rustam Foods is aware that Maaks International (Private) Limited and certain affiliates continue to operate locations using the Pizza Hut name and branding following termination of their prior arrangements in February 2023, and have also purported to offer franchise opportunities. Rustam Foods considers these activities unauthorized and an infringement of its contractual and intellectual property rights. Related legal proceedings are ongoing.

Identified Unauthorized Locations

For the safety and clarity of our customers, please be advised that outlets at the following locations are NOT affiliated with Rustam Foods or the official Pizza Hut global network:

• Lahore: Packages Mall and Al Jalil Garden.
• Islamabad/Rawalpindi: Central Park (DHA Phase II), Satellite Town, Phase 7 Bahria Town, Giga Mall and Gulberg Greens.
• Sialkot: Sialkot Cantt.
• Swat: Mingora

Legal Consequences & Public Disclaimer

Rustam Foods does not assume responsibility for the quality, safety, or services provided by unauthorized operators. Members of the public, landlords, suppliers and other counterparties are advised to verify authorization before entering into agreements, making payments or otherwise dealing with any party purporting to act on behalf of Pizza Hut in Pakistan.

Legal proceedings relating to unauthorized use of the Pizza Hut brand and associated rights are ongoing before the relevant courts and tribunals.

For any inquiries or verification, contact us via email at [email protected] or call our UAN at 042 111 000 765. A complete list of official store locations is available at www.pizzahutpakistan.com/en/store-locations.

ISSUED BY: MANAGEMENT, RUSTAM FOODS (PRIVATE) LIMITED Sole Authorized Master Franchisee of Pizza Hut in Pakistan