Cheapest Pizza Chains in 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.
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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.