Brands like Pizza Hut, Burger King and PepsiCo aren't just selling throwback aesthetics — they're selling symbolic reconnection.

Brands like Pizza Hut, Burger King and PepsiCo aren't just selling throwback aesthetics — they're selling symbolic reconnection.

A red roof, stained-glass-style lamps, vinyl booths, and the familiar red plastic cups were all part of the vintage Pizza Hut experience back in the 90s. Surprisingly, a Pizza Hut…