If you love ordering pizza, you might want to brace yourself for some sticker shock in 2027. Rising ingredient costs, higher wages, and ongoing inflation are pushing restaurant prices upward across the board.
The USDA projects restaurant prices will climb about 2.7% in 2027, and pizza chains are right in the middle of that trend. Here are 15 pizza chains where customers should expect to pay a little more for their favorite pies.
1. Domino’s
Domino’s is the biggest pizza delivery chain in the world, and that size does not protect it from rising costs. Labor expenses and ingredient inflation are squeezing profit margins, making price adjustments nearly unavoidable heading into 2027.
Beef toppings like pepperoni and sausage face particular cost pressure due to tight cattle supplies. Customers who rely on Domino’s famous value deals may notice those promotions getting a little less generous over time.
2. Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut has been a household name since 1958, but even decades of brand loyalty cannot fully shield customers from economic realities. Operating costs like rent and utilities remain stubbornly high, pushing the chain toward menu price adjustments.
The chain has already been experimenting with value bundles to keep customers coming back. Still, analysts expect overall menu prices to trend upward through 2027 as the brand balances affordability with financial sustainability.
3. Little Caesars
For years, Little Caesars built its entire reputation on the famous $5 Hot-N-Ready pizza, a price point that felt almost too good to be true. Spoiler alert: rising costs have already pushed that iconic deal higher, and 2027 could bring another bump.
Flour, cheese, and cooking oil costs are all trending upward, hitting value-focused chains especially hard. Shoppers who budget carefully around Little Caesars will want to plan for slightly higher tabs at the register.
4. Papa John’s
Papa John’s markets itself on quality ingredients, which means it feels commodity price swings more sharply than budget competitors. Cheese, fresh vegetables, and premium meats are all projected to cost more heading into 2027.
The chain has been investing heavily in technology and delivery infrastructure, costs that eventually get passed along to customers. Fans of Papa John’s garlic butter dipping sauce might not notice the price hike right away, but it is coming.
5. Marco’s Pizza
Marco’s Pizza has been one of the fastest-growing chains in the country, expanding rapidly across new markets. Fast growth brings higher overhead, and combined with inflation, that means customers can expect menu prices to edge upward in 2027.
The chain prides itself on fresh, never-frozen dough and authentic Italian recipes, ingredients that come at a premium. As food and beverage costs rise 3% to 4.5%, Marco’s will likely adjust pricing to protect those quality standards.
6. MOD Pizza
MOD Pizza built its brand around the fun idea of fully customizable, fast-casual pies at a flat price. That flat-price model becomes increasingly difficult to maintain when ingredient costs are climbing across the board.
Fresh produce, specialty cheeses, and premium proteins are all facing upward pricing pressure heading into 2027. MOD Pizza may need to rethink its pricing structure or reduce topping options to keep the business running smoothly without shocking loyal customers.
7. Blaze Pizza
Blaze Pizza rode the fast-casual wave by offering artisan-style pizzas cooked in blazing-hot ovens in under three minutes. Speed and quality together cost money, and both labor and energy expenses are expected to stay elevated well into 2027.
Utility costs alone, especially for the high-temperature ovens the brand depends on, add up quickly. Customers who love Blaze for its crispy, fresh-ingredient pies should expect to budget a bit more per visit next year.
8. Jet’s Pizza
Jet’s Pizza is beloved across the Midwest for its thick, crispy Detroit-style square pies that have developed a serious cult following. That deep-dish style uses considerably more dough and cheese than a thin-crust pizza, making ingredient cost increases hit harder.
Cheese prices, while occasionally stable, are generally trending upward alongside other dairy products. Jet’s fans who order the 8-corner pizza regularly will want to watch their receipts closely as 2027 approaches and operating costs rise.
9. Round Table Pizza
Round Table Pizza has a legendary status on the West Coast, known for its hearty toppings and old-school sit-down experience. Running a dine-in restaurant comes with significantly higher overhead than delivery-only operations, including rent, servers, and utilities.
All of those costs are expected to remain stubbornly high through 2027. For families who treat Round Table as a regular Friday night tradition, the tab for that classic pepperoni and mushroom combo could be noticeably larger very soon.
10. Hungry Howie’s
Hungry Howie’s is famous for its flavored crusts, a fun and unique touch that sets it apart from every other chain on this list. But specialty ingredients and flavor coatings add to production costs, which are already climbing industry-wide.
The chain operates primarily through franchises, and franchisees facing higher labor and supply costs almost always pass those expenses to customers. Fans of the buttery garlic or sesame crust should enjoy current prices while they last heading into 2027.
11. Sbarro
Sbarro is practically synonymous with mall food courts and grab-and-go New York-style slices. Its heavy reliance on high-traffic retail locations means rent and leasing costs are a major financial burden, one that is not getting cheaper anytime soon.
Mall foot traffic has shifted since the pandemic, adding another layer of financial pressure on the brand. Expect Sbarro to quietly raise slice prices in 2027 as it tries to stay profitable in an increasingly expensive retail environment.
12. Godfather’s Pizza
Godfather’s Pizza has a devoted fanbase in the Midwest and Great Plains, known for its thick, satisfying crust and generous toppings. Regional chains like Godfather’s often rely on local supply chains that are just as vulnerable to commodity inflation as national suppliers.
Beef and dairy prices are projected to stay elevated through at least 2027, squeezing chains that load up on meat and cheese toppings. Loyal Godfather’s customers should expect modest but noticeable price increases on their favorite combo pies.
13. Cicis Pizza
Cicis Pizza built its whole business model around the all-you-can-eat buffet, which sounds like the perfect inflation-proof concept until ingredient costs start climbing. Feeding unlimited customers with rising food costs is a real mathematical challenge for the brand.
Buffet-style operations require enormous quantities of cheese, dough, and toppings every single day. To stay solvent, Cicis will almost certainly raise its buffet admission price heading into 2027, which would be a significant shift for budget-conscious families.
14. California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen sits in the premium pizza category, known for creative toppings like BBQ chicken, avocado, and artichoke. Premium ingredients come with premium price tags, and those ingredient costs are only moving in one direction heading into 2027.
As a full-service restaurant, CPK also faces rising labor costs for its waitstaff and kitchen teams. Customers who already pay more for the upscale experience should expect menu prices to climb further, making date nights here a slightly bigger splurge.
15. Chuck E. Cheese
Chuck E. Cheese sells more than just pizza.
It sells a full experience packed with arcade games, birthday parties, and family memories. Running all of that entertainment alongside a full kitchen makes operating costs significantly higher than a standard pizza shop.
Energy costs for arcade equipment, staffing for both kitchen and game floor, and food ingredient inflation all pile up. Parents planning birthday parties or weekend outings at Chuck E.
Cheese in 2027 should budget more generously than they did just a couple of years ago.