Pizza? Isn’t it mouth-watering food that everyone craves? This is why Pizza is one of the most favorite food platters in the world. In the USA, the pizza industry is worth $45.73 billion. The state of the North American Pizza market is expected to rise by 10.2% in the next five years.
Here are some famous pizza chains in the US: Domino’s Pizza, Pizza Hut, Little Caesars, Papa John’s, Papa Murphy’s, Marcos, Cicis, Round Table Pizza, Sbarro, and California Pizza Kitchen. Let us give you some insights into their store locations and revenue.
Insights in Brief
- The most significant number of pizza stores in the USA is Pizza Hut.
- There are about 2,600 stores in California.
- Domino’s falls behind Pizza Hut in the number of stores but has been more profitable in recent years.
- Only four major pizza chains have more than 3000 stores in the USA: Pizza Hut, Domino’s, Little Caesars, and Papa John’s.
How many stores does each pizza chain have in the US?
Map of Pizza Chains across the USA
Pizza Hut
- Number of Stores – 7,608
- Top State – Texas (828)
- Revenue (2017) – 5.51 billion
Domino’s
- Number of Stores – 5,827
- Top State – Texas (592)
- Revenue (2017) – 5.92 billion
Little Ceasars
- Number of Stores – 4,235
- Top State – California (546)
- Revenue (2017) – 3.72 billion
Papa John’s
- Number of Stores – 3,064
- Top State – Texas (287)
- Revenue (2017) – 3.01 billion
Papa Murphy’s
- Number of Stores – 1,400
- Top State – California (157)
- Revenue (2017) – 833 million
Macros
- Number of Stores – 917
- Top State – Ohio (148)
- Revenue (2017) – 549 million
Cicis
- Number of Stores – 441
- Top State – Texas (180)
- Revenue (2017) – 421 million
Round Table Pizza
- Number of Stores – 429
- Top State – California (356)
- Revenue (2017) – 445 million
Sbarro
- Number of Stores – 318
- Top State – California (32)
- Revenue (2017) – 236 million
California Pizza Kitchen
- Number of Stores – 203
- Top State – California (72)
- Revenue (2017) – 666 million
Revenue
The graph below shows the revenue the brands generated (in dollars) in 2016 and 2017.
Image Source:
http://www.pmq.com/December-2018/The-2019-Pizza-Power-Report-A-State-of-the-Industry-Analysis
According to global retail sales in 2017, Domino’s has become the largest pizza company in the world. According to the report, due to its revamped menu and innovative digital strategies, the company made a $277.9 million profit in its 2017 fiscal year.
In 2017, Pizza Hut’s revenue dropped due to the crisis and troubles in the business. With that effect, Domino’s beat them with their sale. To get back in the race, the parent company of Pizza Hut, Yum Brands, is going to invest $130 million into the company. The company will use this money to upgrade equipment, improve restaurant technology, and boost advertising. If there is one thing that they beat Domino’s in this strategy, it’s their delivery tracking system. They have made their app user-friendly with chatbots and social media sign-in and re-order functionality.
However, by the year 2017, Papa John’s revenue had increased. Due to some difficult situations, the company‘s revenue has fallen in previous years. In July, the same-store sales went down by 10.5%, revenue dropped 15.7% to $346 million, and the net income fell by $13 million. California Pizza Kitchen has the least number of restaurants with 204 stores, but generates revenue comparable to that of Marcos and Round Table Pizza.
Papa Murphy’s, Cicis, and Sbarro also took a hit in 2017 compared to 2016. To minimize losses, Papa Murphy’s has been slowing down growth and concentrating more on re-franchising. While the death of the mall culture seemed to have pulled down Sbarro, they emerged from bankruptcy in 2014 and are now striving for global expansion.
✯ Alpesh Khunt ✯
