Cheapest Pizza Chains in 2026

7 chains rankedUpdated September 1, 2026

Little Caesars is the cheapest pizza chain we track, with a typical menu price of $7.99 — 48% below Olive Garden at the other end of the table. Full ranking below, worked out from every priced item on each menu.

Pizza Chains Ranked by Price

#	Restaurant	Typical price	Cheapest item
1	Little Caesars 33 items priced · average $8.03	$7.99	20 oz Bottle$1.99
2	Domino's Pizza 40 items priced · average $9.88	$8.49	20 oz Bottle$2.29
3	Papa John's 33 items priced · average $10.97	$8.49	20 oz Bottle$2.29
4	Fazoli's 41 items priced · average $11.31	$8.49	Chocolate Chip Cookie$1.99
5	Cicis Pizza 22 items priced · average $10.59	$9.99	Kids Drink$1.99
6	Pizza Hut 34 items priced · average $12.36	$9.99	20 oz Bottle$2.49
7	Olive Garden 40 items priced · average $19.63	$15.49	Side of Meatballs$6.49

The Cheapest Pizza Options in Detail

1. Little Caesars — typical item $7.99

Little Caesars is the cheapest national pizza chain in the United States by a distance that is not close: a large classic pepperoni sits at about $5.99 against roughly $17.99 for the same pizza at Pizza Hut. The model is HOT-N-READY — pizzas made to a…

The menu runs $1.99 (20 oz Bottle) to $24.99 (Family Bundle) across 33 priced items, averaging $8.03. A large HOT-N-READY classic pepperoni at $5.99 is roughly one third the price of the same pizza at Pizza Hut and about half of Domino's board price. See the full Little Caesars menu →

2. Domino's Pizza — typical item $8.49

Domino's runs the widest gap in pizza between menu price and deal price. A large one-topping is about $13.99 on the board and $9.99 the moment you pick carryout, and the Mix & Match at two items for $6.99 each has anchored the chain's value message for…

The menu runs $2.29 (20 oz Bottle) to $29.99 (Perfect Combo Bundle) across 40 priced items, averaging $9.88. Carryout costs $4 less than delivery on the same large pizza — the single biggest saving on the menu. See the full Domino's Pizza menu →

3. Papa John's — typical item $8.49

Papa John's prices between Domino's and Pizza Hut and differentiates on ingredients rather than crust — fresh never-frozen dough and the garlic sauce cup that comes with every pizza. Like the rest of the category the board price is aspirational: Papa Pairs at…

The menu runs $2.29 (20 oz Bottle) to $27.99 (Family Meal Deal) across 33 priced items, averaging $10.97. Papa Pairs at $6.99 per item on two or more items undercuts every board price on the menu, including large pizzas. See the full Papa John's menu →

4. Fazoli's — typical item $8.49

Fazoli's is fast-casual Italian: pasta, baked ziti and submarinos ordered at a counter and delivered to your table in a few minutes, at prices well below sit-down Italian chains. It is best known for the unlimited breadsticks that staff bring around the…

The menu runs $1.99 (Chocolate Chip Cookie) to $54.99 (Catering Pasta Pan (feeds 10)) across 41 priced items, averaging $11.31. Unlimited breadsticks are free with any dine-in entree — a $7.49 penne marinara plus unlimited breadsticks is the cheapest filling meal on the menu. See the full Fazoli's menu →

5. Cicis Pizza — typical item $9.99

Cicis is an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet chain, and its entire proposition is a single low admission price that covers unlimited pizza, pasta, salad and dessert. There is no ordering by the slice — you pay at the door and the buffet is continuously restocked…

The menu runs $1.99 (Kids Drink) to $39.99 (Pizza Party Pack (4 large pizzas)) across 22 priced items, averaging $10.59. Arrive before 4:00 PM on a weekday — lunch buffet pricing is about $1.50 below dinner for exactly the same food. See the full Cicis Pizza menu →

About these prices: menu prices are set by individual franchise owners and change without notice. The figures on this page are researched estimates for 2026 and are provided for reference only. Confirm the current price with the restaurant before ordering. Menu Price Book is not affiliated with this chain.

Cheapest Pizza Chains — FAQ

What is the cheapest pizza chain in 2026?

Little Caesars has the lowest typical menu price of the 7 pizza chains we track, at $7.99. Its cheapest item is 20 oz Bottle at $1.99.

How much does a pizza meal cost in 2026?

Across the 7 chains ranked here the typical single item runs from $7.99 to $15.49. Add a side and a drink and a full meal lands roughly $16.78 to $32.53 depending on where you order.

How is this ranking worked out?

Every priced item on each chain's menu is collected, then the chains are ordered by the midpoint of their menu — the median price. A median is used rather than an average so that one expensive family platter does not make an otherwise cheap chain look costly.

Are these prices the same everywhere?

No. Franchise owners set their own prices, so figures move between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. The ranking reflects the prices that appear most often across U.S. markets.