Core Insights - Pizza Hut has released its second annual Pizza Trends Report, highlighting consumer pizza eating habits and industry trends for 2025, indicating a continued love for pizza among Americans [1][2] - The report predicts that 32% of people expect to eat more pizza in 2025 compared to 2024, with a growing interest in unique flavors and pizza pairings [2][7] Consumer Preferences - The average American consumes 288 slices of pizza annually, totaling approximately 95 billion slices nationwide, equivalent to 240,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools [6][7] - 59% of Americans believe that pizza and wings are the ultimate pairing, with 71% occasionally ordering wings with their pizza [6][13] - Ranch is the most popular dipping sauce, with 38% of respondents preferring it, followed by garlic sauce (27%) and marinara sauce (23%) [14] Toppings and Flavors - Mushrooms (57%) are the most popular unique topping, followed by garlic (41%) and pineapple (38%) [14] - There is a notable interest in global flavors, with 37% of Americans wanting to try Mexican-inspired pizza and 21% interested in Greek-inspired pizza [14] Eating Habits - Nearly half of respondents (44%) consider eating pizza with a fork a "food crime," and 57% enjoy cold pizza as leftovers [14] - Friday is the most popular day for pizza consumption, with 43% of people choosing to eat pizza on that day [14] Market Position - Pizza Hut has a strong heritage of innovation in the pizza industry, having introduced iconic products like the Original Pan® Pizza and Original Stuffed Crust® [3][17] - The company operates over 19,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries, emphasizing its commitment to digital ordering and customer experience [17]
PIZZA HUT® RELEASES SECOND ANNUAL PIZZA TRENDS REPORT UNVEILING AMERICA'S LOVE OF PIZZA AND 2025 INDUSTRY FORECASTING