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Frank Pepe

Pizza Is a Two-Speed Market — Pizza Hut Is Stuck Between Both Lanes

Pizza is becoming a two-speed market. Scale operators with dominant data and delivery are gaining share. Regional authorities with strong local identity are growing. The middle tier — Pizza Hut — is closing 250 stores in 2026 and exploring a sale.

EPR Editorial Team · Jun 6, 2026

Food & Beverage

Five Regional Pizza Brands Winning Local Answer Authority

Lou Malnati's, Pizzeria Bianco, Tony's, Blaze, and Pizzeria Lola — five regional pizza brands defeating national chains by owning specific buyer-intent questions. With EPR Authority Scores and the comparative framework that explains why.

EPR Editorial Team · Nov 16, 2024