Domino’s Pizza
Domino’s is the largest pizza chain in the world by gross sales. The pioneer of fast pizza delivery and the “30 minutes or less” pizza delivery concept, this iconic pizza chain began when the Monaghan brothers started running a local pizzeria called “Dominick’s”.
Did You Know?
While Domino’s is best known as a pizza delivery chain, it makes a massive chunk of its revenue by selling dough, ingredients, and toppings to other establishments.
Pizza Hut
When the Carney brothers were given the advice to open a pizza parlor, they saw an excellent opportunity to establish themselves in the community. They borrowed $600 from their mother to get started and offered customers free pizza on opening night. The chain has continued to set itself apart with novelties such as pan pizza and stuffed crusts.
Did You Know?
While most Americans think of Pizza Hut as fast food, the Chinese business model kicks things up a notch with a fine dining atmosphere and tables set with silverware.
Little Caesars
“Little Caesar” was Marian’s pet name for her husband. The pizza chain exploded in popularity and was regarded for years as the fastest-growing pizza franchise in the United States.
Did You Know?
Little Caesars’ catchphrase “Pizza! Pizza!” first came about in 1979 to promote the great deal of two pizzas for the price of one.
Papa John’s Pizza
The first national pizza chain to offer online ordering, Papa John’s claims to use fresher ingredients than its rivals.
Did You Know?
When Papa John’s opened their 4,000th store in New Hyde Park, New York, they celebrated by giving away 4,000 free pizzas throughout New York City.
California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen is known for popularizing California-style pies and spicing up their pizzas with inventive and unusual toppings. Aside from providing pizza in a restaurant setting, this company also manufactures frozen pizzas for grocery stores.
Did You Know?
California Pizza Kitchen is said to have been the first chain to create the now-popular BBQ and Thai chicken pizzas, but it didn’t stop there. It also serves Unagi pizza in Japan and pork belly pizza in China!
