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If You're On A Budget, These 8 Italian Chain Restaurants Are For You

staff@foodrepublic.com (K.T. Phillips) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0000

If you don't want to stretch your wallet thin but are still looking to go out to eat, these chain Italian restaurants are totally the move for you.

The Chicago Pizza Tavern Where It's Extremely Difficult To Get A Reservation

staff@foodrepublic.com (Alba Caraceni) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Demand for this small Chicago pizzeria, which opened in November 2024, is so high that reservations are consistently booked weeks in advance.

4 Major Pizza Chains From Michigan

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Pizza culture runs deep in Michigan, a passion evidenced by both its unique Detroit-style pie and its status as the birthplace of several major chains.

This Gas Station Pizza Is Top-Notch, According To Reviews

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:17:00 +0000

While this gas station does serve regular pizza like you'd eat for lunch and dinner, its customers are absolutely over the moon for its breakfast pie.

Think Twice Before Putting Restaurant Parmesan Cheese On Your Pizza

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:17:00 +0000

If you want a little extra cheese on your pizza, you might think to use the parmesan shaker on the table. However, you should probably think twice.

This Once-Bankrupt Pizza Buffet Chain Was Revived In Walmart

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:17:00 +0000

One buffet-style pizza chain provides a shining example of how Chapter 11 protections can benefit a business - with a significant assist from Walmart.

Signs You're At A Bad Pizzeria

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Unfortunately, not all pizzerias are created equal. If you know what to look for, however, a shop's flaws are visible long before the first bite.

7 Of The Best Budget Pizza Chains To Order From

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nick Bythrow) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:02:00 +0000

Pizza chains are plentiful, but they're not all budget-friendly. These are the best budget pizza chains you can order from to save money and get good 'za.

Alton Brown Loves This Iowa Restaurant For Its Crab Rangoon Pizza

staff@foodrepublic.com (Alba Caraceni) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:17:00 +0000

Combining your favorite Chinese takeout appetizer with your Italian dish is underrated. One Iowa restaurant makes crab rangoon pizza, and Alton Brown loves it.

How Pizza Hut Put Food Delivery On The Map In The 1990s

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:17:00 +0000

While it has become a day-to-day convenience for many, digital ordering is a relatively young phenomenon - and it all started with Pizza Hut.

The Pizza Restaurant That Has Built A Small Empire In Indiana

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:47:00 +0000

If you're from Indiana, you already know the pizza empire that spans the state, but you might not realize the reason behind why the menu differs by location.

20 Fast Food Menu Items With Over 30 Grams Of Protein

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:17:00 +0000

With many fast-food items packing more than 30 grams of protein, a quick trip to the drive-thru can give you a massive head start on your daily macro goals.

5 Restaurants That Became More Iconic Through Movies

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:17:00 +0000

Many of these restaurants, diners, and cafes were already iconic but became even more famous after they were featured in block-busting movies.

We Wish This Domino's Fast Food Policy Still Existed

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:17:00 +0000

While Domino's still offers a satisfaction guarantee to its customers, we wish this old policy still existed, even though it has been lost to time.

This Domino's Menu Item Is Far From A Fan-Favorite, According To Reddit

staff@foodrepublic.com (Simone Paget) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:17:00 +0000

Domino's has many reasons to be loved, such as its convenient and affordable pies, but Reddit dislikes this particular menu item from the chain.

Despite Hating Eggs, Guy Fieri Ate Them At This Chicago Pizzeria

staff@foodrepublic.com (Alba Caraceni) — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:17:00 +0000

Guy Fieri, who famously hates eggs, faced a challenge when he visited a century-old Chicago pizzeria that made a pie featuring eggs for him to try.

What Makes Maryland-Style Pizza Unique?

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:17:00 +0000

You've heard of Chicago deep dish and New York style pizza, but what about Maryland? What sets this type of pizza apart from the rest of the country?

The Biggest Pizza Chain In America Isn't Papa John's, Domino's, Or Pizza Hut

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:17:00 +0000

Papa John's, Domino's, and Pizza Hut may be the first names that come to mind regarding pizza chains, but there is one U.S. company that is larger than them all.

The First Pizza Chain In America Wasn't Pizza Hut Or Domino's

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:17:00 +0000

Pizza is an American favorite that has launched dozens of chains, but the OG pizza chain in the United States wasn't one of the bigger franchises we know today.

9 Old-School Pizza Chains That Have Vanished

staff@foodrepublic.com (Sophie Morelli) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:02:00 +0000

Some pizza chains have stood the test of time, while others have struggled and eventually closed their doors. These old-school pizza chains have sadly vanished.