GAME DAY PIZZA. 

As football season kicks into gear, so does the opportunity to turn every game day into a sales win. In this issue of The Slice, we’re exploring how pizza can power your profits when fan appetites are at their peak. From trend-backed insights to crave-worthy product solutions, we’re serving up smart strategies to help you boost volume, streamline prep, and satisfy every hungry crowd. Whether you’re feeding solo superfans or groups that go big, we’ve got the playbook to help your pizza lineup score all season long.

GAME DAY TIPS FOR PIZZA PROS.

FOCUS ON PRE-ORDERS AND SCHEDULED PICKUP/DELIVERY

Get ahead of the game by encouraging your customers to pre-order and schedule pickup or delivery. Early orders and scheduled slots keep your kitchen running smoothly and give fans confidence their pizza will arrive hot and right on time.

OFFER GAME DAY SPECIALS AND LTOS

Game day is the perfect moment to launch limited-time offers that bring fun and flavor to the table. Think football-shaped pizzas, themed bundles, or snack-packed combos built for sharing. These playful, seasonal specials tap into the energy of the day and give fans a reason to choose your menu over the rest.

MAKE A LOYALTY PROGRAM

Rewarding regulars turns a one-time order into lifelong loyalty. Game day is the perfect moment to spotlight your loyalty program—whether it’s points for every pizza, surprise rewards, or exclusive member-only deals. Make it easy to join, easy to earn, and worth sticking around for.

GENERATE ONLINE BUZZ

Turn game-day excitement into digital momentum by creating content that’s easy to share and hard to ignore. Think pizza polls, topping matchups, or behind-the-scenes kitchen action. Encourage customers to tag their spreads, show off their football-shaped pies, or vote on your next LTO.

CREATE GAME DAY FAVS WITH RICH’S

Bring the win home with game day favorites made easy using Rich’s pizza portfolio. From ready-to-top pizza crusts to craveable flatbreads, Rich’s gives you the versatility to build a menu that’s fast to prep and big on flavor.

ENHANCE YOUR MENU OFFERINGS 

Use these crowd-pleasers to craft bundles, LTOs, and shareable picks that keep fans coming back every week throughout the season.

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DID YOU KNOW?

The record holder for the world’s largest pizza was bigger than a football field. 

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