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Title: How Dominos, Papa John's and Pizza Hut menu tweaks are sparking a pizza war
Post by: libertybele on February 14, 2021, 11:28:34 pm
Anyone have a preference with these three?  Not a fan of either really, but Dominos is closest so we do order from them on occassion --- they have social distancing in place as well.  We put a tv tray outside with money in an envelope and they come and deliver the pizza and leave it on the TV tray.  I find Pizza Hut too greasy and Papa John's doesn't deliver out this far.

How Dominos, Papa John's and Pizza Hut menu tweaks are sparking a pizza war

Goodbye chicken sandwich wars -- say hello to the battle for pizza supremacy.

COVID-19 eating trends, which have given a boost to fast food delivery and sparked ferocious demand for comfort food, have also been a boon for pizza chains like Domino’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, among others. In recent months, these pizza makers -- which make up 8% of all pizza consumption, according to data from Tastewise -- have leaned in on menu innovation and delivery in the fight for customer loyalty.

Just last month, Pizza Hut (YUM) unveiled four separate "Detroit-style" pizza recipes chock full of meat that start at $10.99. Detroit Double Pepperoni, Double Cheesy, Meaty Deluxe and Supremo, starting at $10.99. The pizza chain, which saw an 8% boost in sales last quarter, also debuted a limited edition Nothing But Stuffed Crust earlier that month, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the launch of its Original Stuffed Crust Pizza..............

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/dominos-papa-johns-pizza-hut-innovate-menu-options-to-reach-consumers-234242038.html (https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/dominos-papa-johns-pizza-hut-innovate-menu-options-to-reach-consumers-234242038.html)
Title: Re: How Dominos, Papa John's and Pizza Hut menu tweaks are sparking a pizza war
Post by: verga on February 15, 2021, 02:27:17 pm
Papa Johns and Pizza hut are too far away, we either get Dominos or "New York Flying Pizza".
Tried the Chicken Taco. IMNHO not worth the money.
Title: Re: How Dominos, Papa John's and Pizza Hut menu tweaks are sparking a pizza war
Post by: PeteS in CA on February 15, 2021, 03:01:24 pm
I don't know where the closest Papa John's, Domino's or Pizza the Hut are from our house. If we want inexpensive & OK we get Round Table. If we want pricey quality we get Patxi's, a local place that has several locations in the South Bay.

Unless it's changed in recent years, in Kansas along US 36 just about every town has a Pizza the Hut.
Title: Re: How Dominos, Papa John's and Pizza Hut menu tweaks are sparking a pizza war
Post by: GtHawk on February 15, 2021, 06:31:09 pm
If I want a pizza I go to Costco, cheaper, bigger and better tasting than the chains as far as I am concerned.
Title: Re: How Dominos, Papa John's and Pizza Hut menu tweaks are sparking a pizza war
Post by: truth_seeker on February 15, 2021, 06:50:59 pm


Cost Co, as started in San Diego as Price ClPrice Clubhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_Club

Title: Re: How Dominos, Papa John's and Pizza Hut menu tweaks are sparking a pizza war
Post by: jafo2010 on February 19, 2021, 05:52:15 am
I haven't had quality pizza in years.  I live in the Atlanta metro area, and I do not know a single place with quality pizza.

And I recently learned my favorite pizza place from years ago, which was in the Tampa metro area, called CDBs, was closing its last restaurant.  One piece would fill you up, and it was delicious.

I am sitting here watching a movie called Paris Can Wait, where Diane Lane is traveling through France with a Frenchman, who stops every step of the way eating exquisite meals.  The plates of food are to die for.  In my traveling days, I ate this way, high quality food.  Miss that life.

So, what is everyone's favorite pizza place?  As I mentioned, mine is gone.  But I would be curious to know what others believe is their favorite in the nation, not just where you live presently.
Title: Re: How Dominos, Papa John's and Pizza Hut menu tweaks are sparking a pizza war
Post by: GtHawk on February 19, 2021, 06:32:51 am

Cost Co, as started in San Diego as Price ClPrice Clubhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_Club
Yup, used to have a Price Club membership back in the day before the name change.
Title: Re: How Dominos, Papa John's and Pizza Hut menu tweaks are sparking a pizza war
Post by: Sighlass on February 19, 2021, 07:45:48 am
I do not know a single place with quality pizza.

So, what is everyone's favorite pizza place?  As I mentioned, mine is gone.  But I would be curious to know what others believe is their favorite in the nation, not just where you live presently.

Mater's Pizza in Gadsden Alabama... Yes One Slice can fill you up.... Thick meaty with perfect blend of banana peppers... real cheese, so good.

http://www.materspizza.com/food-porn (http://www.materspizza.com/food-porn)

@Jofa2010
Title: Re: How Dominos, Papa John's and Pizza Hut menu tweaks are sparking a pizza war
Post by: mountaineer on February 25, 2021, 01:41:04 pm
Detroit pizza is very unappealing to me - way too much dough.
Title: Re: How Dominos, Papa John's and Pizza Hut menu tweaks are sparking a pizza war
Post by: Sled Dog on March 02, 2021, 12:07:08 am
Rizzo's Pizza in Lomita, CA makes a good pie.   Much better than the national chains.



Title: Re: How Dominos, Papa John's and Pizza Hut menu tweaks are sparking a pizza war
Post by: Smokin Joe on March 02, 2021, 05:14:02 am
All 'fast food' outlets are shuffling menus constantly, looking for something to get your nose in the door, or have you click on their app. Nothing unusual in that.
Some items are mainstays, which will remain constant, others may become that if they are popular enough, but the specials keep their images and name on your screen, and (for them) hopefully, on your table.
Title: Re: How Dominos, Papa John's and Pizza Hut menu tweaks are sparking a pizza war
Post by: DCPatriot on March 02, 2021, 05:44:06 am
My brother retired as multi-location owner of the most popular/favorite pizza/sub shop in Western New York.

He was telling this this week that most of these chains today aren't serving genuine mozzarella or other high grade cheeses on their pies.

If they did, a 12 inch pie would cost $25.00

He said you couldn't pay him to go back into it.