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National Pepperoni Pizza Day 2026: Major U.S. Chains Launch Nationwide Discounts and Deals

PUBLISHED Sep 20, 2026, 2:23 AM ET

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National Pepperoni Pizza Day 2026: Major U.S. Chains Launch Nationwide Discounts and Deals

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Major restaurant chains across the United States are rolling out promotional discounts, price cuts, and special menu bundles to mark National Pepperoni Pizza Day on September 20, 2026. The annual food holiday highlights pepperoni as the most popular single-topping pizza choice nationwide. Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza introduced a sixteen-inch pepperoni pizza priced at twelve dollars, valid exclusively for dine-in customers. Crust Pizza Co. initiated a buy-one-get-one-free promotion for fourteen-inch pepperoni pizzas across participating locations. Hungry Howie's established a twelve dollar and ninety-nine cent large one-topping Detroit-Style Pizza alongside an eight dollar and ninety-nine cent carryout option. Jet's Pizza launched an online promotion offering a ten dollar and ninety-nine cent large traditional or bold pepperoni pizza using promo code PEP during checkout. Papa Johns lowered its large Ultimate Pepperoni Pizza price to twelve dollars and ninety-nine cents, while Pizza Patron enacted regional pricing offering large pizzas for six dollars today online.

By Neha R. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On September 19 2024, restaurants announced early pepperoni promotions.
On September 20 2024, consumers redeemed pizza discounts across chains.
On September 21 2024, participating regional restaurants concluded weekend codes.
On February 9 2025, separate nationwide chains celebrated pizza day.
On May 22 2025, cryptocurrency markets commemorated Bitcoin Pizza Day.
On February 9 2026, fast-food outlets introduced winter pizza discounts.
On September 18 2026, aggregators published early holiday food discounts.
On September 19 2026, Pizza Patron launched regional weekend codes.
On September 20 2026, major U.S. chains rolled out deals.
On September 21 2026, final regional holiday promotional codes expire.
Consumer brands will likely expand similar single-item food holidays.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Consumer spending on casual dining increases nationwide during promotional holidays.
Possible long-term US impact: Restaurants expect long-term customer acquisition gains through digital loyalty.
Most affected groups: Fast-food consumers, families, and restaurant franchise operators across cities.
Readers Prioritisation: Track official restaurant mobile applications and verified coupon aggregation platforms.

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