1216 ET - Pizza Hut will focus on group offerings, value offerings and menu innovation to gain market share after its U.S, same-store sales dropped 5% in 1Q, its parent company Yum Brands says. The company says that sales were soft in January, but improved through February and March. The pizza chain also took a $6 million hit to operating growth because it was transitioning four franchise stores to new ownership. (roshan.fernandez@wsj.com)

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