Back to Press RoomThe Brand Becomes the First National Pizza Chain to Launch a Pizza with a Pickle Topping Available for One Weekend Only While Supplies Last
PLANO, Texas, June 7, 2023 – Pizza Hut is announcing its newest culinary creation: The Pickle Pizza. Building on the recent resurgence of pickles, Pizza Hut is taking this trend to new heights with its own twist on the pickle phenomenon by adding the sour, tangy food as a pizza topping. This makes Pizza Hut the first national quick service pizza restaurant to serve Pickle Pizza, solidifying the brand at the forefront of culinary trends and innovation.
The new Pizza Hut Pickle Pizza starts with a hand tossed crust, sauced with Buttermilk Ranch, and topped with cheese, crispy breaded chicken breast seasoned with a kick of Nashville Hot Seasoning, sliced white onions, and then loaded with spicy dill pickles and a drizzle of Buttermilk Ranch to finish it off. This unique taste profile is sure to satisfy the taste buds of pizza and pickle lovers alike.
Available for a limited time only while supplies last, guests can order the new Pickle Pizza for $17.99 at the Pizza Hut located on 932 8th Avenue in New York City starting June 9 through June 11. The Pickle Pizza is available exclusively for carryout and must be ordered in-store.
Pickles have taken social media by storm, with creators showcasing different ways to incorporate pickles into recipes on TikTok. Pizza Hut’s introduction of the Pickle Pizza demonstrates its commitment to embracing evolving tastebuds.
“We’re always looking for innovative ways to add new tastes and textures to our dishes, and pickles have been gaining popularity due to their versatility,” says Penny Shaheen, Head of Food Innovation, at Pizza Hut. “With our new Pickle Pizza, we’re tapping into the latest food trends while also putting culinary thought into how they come to life on a pizza. Our recipe is all about great flavor, balancing the tanginess of pickles with other classic ingredients we know taste good on our beloved pizza.”
Since the 90s, Pizza Hut has been innovating and launching break-through pizza creations such as Original Stuffed Crust®, Pizza Hut Melts™ in 2022, and most recently with the relaunch of the Big New Yorker. Pickle Pizza allows the brand to continue pushing boundaries in the culinary space while continuing to offer unique dishes for all generations to enjoy.
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About Pizza Hut®
Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), has more restaurant locations in the world than any other pizza company. Founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kan., Pizza Hut operates nearly 19,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. With easy order options including the Pizza Hut mobile app, website, and Pizza Hut is committed to providing an easy pizza experience – from order to delivery – and has Hut Rewards®, the Pizza Hut loyalty program that offers points for every dollar spent on food any way you order. Hut Rewards is open to U.S. residents 16+. See applicable terms at https://hutrewards.pizzahut.com/terms/.
Now more than ever, restaurants have an important role in helping to safely feed families. As the largest pizza brand in the world by store count, Pizza Hut is committed to doing its part. To help keep team members and customers safe, customers can get their favorite Pizza Hut pizza via three contactless offerings: curbside pickup, delivery, or carryout. After becoming the first national pizza brand to offer contactless curbside pickup, Pizza Hut launched The Hut Lane™, a dedicated digital order pick-up window available at more than 1,500 locations across the country.
Pizza Hut is the creator of The BOOK IT! Program, which is the nation’s longest running corporate supported literacy program. Building on that legacy, the program’s BOOK IT! in the Community Initiative is designed to enable access to books and education resources, empower teachers and inspire a lifelong love of reading. The program is rooted in the foundation set by the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program which impacts more than 14 million students each year.
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