The operator of Pizza Hut's restaurants in the UK is looking to raise more than £10m to help it cope with increased costs after tax rises on business were announced in last month's Budget.
The money could come from a sale of part of the business, or new investment from existing shareholders.
It comes amid growing backlash from business owners who warn rises in employers' national insurance contributions and the National Living Wage will push up costs for business which employ lots of low-wage workers.
Heart With Smart (HWS) - which operates all 140 UK dine-in Pizza Hut restaurants - will use the money on new technology including touch-screen ordering kiosks and contactless table ordering.