レッスンを予約する
Step 1
Read the Article
Read the article to understand the main idea.
記事を読んで、おおよその内容をつかみましょう。
Pizza Hut’s parent company says it’s considering selling the chain
Pizza Hut could soon be up for sale. Yum Brands, Pizza Hut’s parent company, said Nov. 4 it’s conducting a formal review of options for the brand, which has struggled to compete in a crowded pizza market.
Yum CEO Chris Turner said Pizza Hut has many strengths, including a global footprint and strong growth in many markets. Pizza Hut has nearly 20,000 stores in more than 100 countries, and its international sales were up 2% in the first nine months of this year. But Pizza Hut gets nearly half its sales from the U.S., where it has around 6,500 stores, and U.S. sales fell 7% in the same period. Pizza Hut was long saddled with large, outdated dine-in restaurants at a time when consumers wanted fast pickup and delivery.
“The Pizza Hut team has been working hard to address business and category challenges; however, Pizza Hut’s performance indicates the need to take additional action to help the brand realize its full value, which may be better executed outside of Yum Brands,” Turner said in a statement.
(AP)
Step 2
Check the Vocabulary and Phrases
Check the following vocabulary and phrases.
以下の単語やフレーズの発音、意味、使い方を確認しましょう。
conduct
行う、実施する
to organize and do a particular activity
They conducted a survey in the town.
彼らは町でアンケート調査を行いました。
compete
競争する
to try to win or do better than others
The shops compete to sell the best cakes.
店は一番良いケーキを売るために競争しています。
saddle with
（重荷などを）課す、押しつける
to give somebody/yourself an unpleasant responsibility, task, debt, etc.
He was saddled with extra work after two coworkers called in sick.
2人の同僚が病欠したため、彼は追加の仕事を押しつけられました。
address
（問題などに）対処する、取り組む
to give attention to or deal with a matter or problem
The school is trying to address the bullying problem by adding more support for students.
学校は、生徒へのサポートを増やしていじめの問題に対処しようとしています。
execute
実行する
to do or carry out a plan, order, or task
He executed the instructions carefully to avoid mistakes.
彼は間違いを避けるために指示を慎重に実行しました。
Step 3
Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions based on the article.
理解度問題に挑戦しましょう。
What does the article say about Pizza Hut’s sales in the U.S.?
What do consumers prefer, according to the article?
Step 4
Discussion
Share your opinions on the following questions.
以下の質問について、自分の考えを述べてみましょう。
Have you ever tried Pizza Hut’s pizza? What was your experience like?
Is Pizza Hut popular in your country? Why or why not?
Do you prefer eating at restaurants or ordering food for delivery? Why?
Why do you think some restaurants or brands become less popular over time?
Do you think it is better for a restaurant to focus on local customers or expand to other countries? Why?