(Thestatesman) - Encouraged by the popularity of its stores that serve not only pizzas but also wine and beer, global restaurant chain Pizza Hut plans to open 25 more such joints across the country next year, a senior company official said. "We are planning to open 25 stores in this particular format including in Mumbai. We have received tremendous response to this new format of our business," Mr Sunay Bhasin, marketing head, Pizza Hut India, said. The company currently operates 10 such stores in Delhi, Bangalore, Agra and Puducherry. "We have seen a growth of nearly 20-to-25 per cent in this format. The expansion will also help us in diversifying our offering and adding a more value-added service," said Mr Bhasin.