Fazoli's vs Lou Malnati's: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Fazoli's is the cheaper of the two. Of the 3 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Fazoli's is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $7.57 per item.
Make Fazoli's and Lou Malnati's at Home
Whichever of the two wins on price, cooking the favorites at home beats both. These are the sauces, mixes and kitchen tools that get closest to the real thing.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Fazoli's
- 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.
- Family Meal Deals feed four for $28.99 to $34.99, roughly half the cost of four individual entrees.
- Fazoli's runs a frequent 'Pasta Pass' style promotion in some markets offering unlimited pasta for a fixed period.
Lou Malnati's
- A medium deep dish feeds two to three people; at $24.49 for cheese, that is about $8–$12 a person — less than a pasta dinner.
- Large thin crust ($19.99 cheese) is the cheapest way to feed a group at Lou's.
- Lou's rewards program, through its app, earns points toward free food on every order.
Fazoli's vs Lou Malnati's — FAQ
Is Fazoli's cheaper than Lou Malnati's in 2026?
Fazoli's is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 3. Across the whole menu Fazoli's is the lower-priced of the two, at $8.49 for a typical item against $16.99 at Lou Malnati's.
What is the price difference between Fazoli's and Lou Malnati's?
On matched items the average difference is $7.57, or about 51% overall. Fazoli's averages $11.31 across 41 priced items; Lou Malnati's averages $23.24 across 42.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Fazoli's or Lou Malnati's?
Fazoli's starts at $1.99 (Chocolate Chip Cookie) and Lou Malnati's at $3.49 (Fountain Soda).
Are these prices the same at every location?
No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.