New York (CNN Business) Not even Little Caesars is immune from price increases: The chain's signature $5 Hot-N-Ready pizza now costs 11% more.
Little Caesars is selling a "new and improved" version of the recognizable pizza, which has 33% more pepperoni and a new price of $5.55 — its first price increase in nearly 25 years. The pizza first went on sale in 2001 and differentiated itself from competitors because it was made ready for take-out without the need to pre-order it.
Little Caesars' Hot-N-Ready now costs $5.55.
Domino's DPZ Despite the price increase, Little Caesars' said it's still sold at the "country's most affordable price" compared to its competitors large pepperoni pizzas. A similar pie at its rivals, includingand Pizza Hut, costs between $13 and $16 depending on the location.
The revamped version of the Hot-N-Ready is a permanent menu change and the price could cost more in some cities after the nationwide promotional price ends after a "limited time."
Pizza sales have exploded during the pandemic, with sales at its publicly traded rivals growing over the past two years.
crazylegs888 on January 3rd, 2022 at 15:56 UTC »
It's now $5.55
mucow on January 3rd, 2022 at 15:05 UTC »
"its first price increase in nearly 25 years. The pizza first went on sale in 2001..."
I guess just barely past 20 is nearly 25.
roadfood on January 3rd, 2022 at 14:48 UTC »
The Dollar Tree is now the Dollar Twentyfive Tree.