NEW YORK — Slice, the digital transformation platform powering America’s largest network of pizzerias, is celebrating National Pizza Day today by releasing their annual report of data, trends, and insights highlighting what pizza lovers are eating across the U.S..
The data comes from 18,000 independent pizzerias across all 50 states. A full breakdown can be found at sliceoftheunion.com.
“We looked at millions of orders over the past year to share our insights with pizza makers and pizza eaters alike,” says Slice CEO and Founder, Ilir Sela. “Slice is proud to leverage our tools, and data to give independent pizzerias a look at the 2022 trends to come that will ultimately inform their menus and help them serve more customers fulfilling our mission to keep local thriving.”
Findings include:
- The Fastest Growing Trends In 2021: 1) Dairy-Free Pizza – 333% more orders, 2) New Haven Style – 163% more orders, 3) Pineapple Pizza — 76% more orders
- Most popular dates to order pizza in 2021: 1) Superbowl, 2) Halloween, 3) Thanksgiving Eve, 4) New Year’s Eve
- 6pm was the most popular time to order
- Friday was the most popular day of the week
- Pepperoni was the most popular topping
- French Fries were the most popular side.
- The Mona Lisa Pizza from Divino Pizzeria Grill in Pennsylvania, $399.99 was the most expensive pizza
- State with the most shops open late: New York
- State with the most shops open early: Massachuesetts
- Most likely to special request Ranch: West Virginia
- Most orders Monday through Thursday: Mississippi
- Most orders of salad: California
- Most orders of Chicken Wings: Arizona
- Most likely to request pineapple topping: Utah
- Most likely to add gourmet ingredients: New Jersey
- Most expensive average order: Nevada
- Least expensive average order: Alabama
For more information and the full data set, visit the dedicated website with the National State of Pizza findings at sliceoftheunion.com.
