Explore how America’s pizzerias are celebrating.
Happy National Pizza Week! U.S. Pizzerias celebrate National Pizza Week the second full week in January each year. The week gives pizzerias an opportunity to connect with their communities and their love of pizza.
We haven’t been able to nail down the origin of National Pizza Week. But, it looks like the occasion dates back to the early 2000s.
We see National Pizza Week gaining in popularity. This year, pizzerias are getting creative with their special promotions, deals and fun ways to celebrate. Their efforts are sparking local, regional and national media attention.
Let’s explore how U.S. pizzerias are celebrating National Pizza Week.
- Detroit-based Buddy’s Pizza is giving away “Free Pizza a Week for a Year” and other freebies. The Detroit style original is garnering a lot of media attention with its initiative. Check out CBS New Detroit coverage on Buddy’s Pizza.
- Several New Haven pizza spots are highlighting its apizza for National Pizza Week. Their efforts were featured on News8. Watch its roundup coverage.
- WisePies is encouraging its customers to throw a family pizza party during National Pizza Week. The pizza company even offers topping ideas to please the diverse tastes of a family. Learn more.
- Iowa State Line is honoring the week by highlighting “The best pizza in Iowa, according to Iowans”. The resource went to its readers for the best pizza spots in Iowa. No. 1 was Pagliai’s in Iowa City and Grinnell. See who else made the list.
- In honor of National Pizza Week and the New Year, Dedham House of Pizza is launching a pizza of wellness: Greek Salad Pizza! Starting January 12th and available all through January, pizza lovers can enjoy the limited-time Greek Salad Pizza featuring fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, green peppers, crumbled feta, and drizzled with house Greek dressing. $14/small and $23/large. Explore more on Dedham House of Pizza.
- Lou Malnati’s celebrates National Pizza Week with Malnati Meal Deals, Lou’s Rewards and Free Delivery. Meal Deals include a dinner the whole crew can enjoy starting at under $10 per person and serves a party of four with pizza, salad or wings and cookies. More at loumalnatis.com.
- Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom is sharing an exclusive offer with their loyalty members and guests to celebrate National Pizza Week and playoff season. This National Pizza Week, loyalty members are able to purchase one pizza and receive a second pizza of equal or lesser value for free. Learn more at oldchicago.com.
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