Wednesday, Feb. 9, is the day to save some dough on one of the most popular foods in the country.
That’s right, today is National Pizza Day and businesses across the nation are celebrating with discounted pizza and other specials.
In related pizza news, Yelp announced that it is “hiring” its first “Chief Pizza Officer” who during the six-month job will “be responsible for spreading their love for pizza and sharing the latest pizza trends with the Yelp community.”
The role will pay $25,000. Applications are being accepted Feb. 9 through Feb. 28 and when applying you’ll need to submit a 30- to 60-second video explaining why you’re qualified. So, if you want to get paid to celebrate your love for pizza pie, you can learn more and apply at Chiefpizzaofficer.yelp.com.
In addition to Pizza Day deals, there will be more pizza deals this weekend ahead of the Super Bowl on Sunday and you’ll also be able to find heart-shaped pizza for Valentine’s Day on Monday.
Here are some deals and freebies to score today in metro Phoenix.
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Pizza Day 2022 deals and freebies in metro Phoenix
The following deals are available at participating locations nationwide on Wednesday, Feb. 9, unless otherwise stated. Some deals may require a mobile app and most are available only while supplies last. Offers can vary by franchise, so check with your closest location for details.
Hungry Howie’s Pizza Day deals
Hungry Howie’s is highlighting its Mix & Match menu for Pizza Day. Choose any two items on the Mix & Match menu for $6.99 each. There’s also the $17.99 Howie Deal which includes two medium, one-topping pizzas and a two-liter Pepsi.
Whole Foods Pizza Day $10 deal
From Feb. 9 through Feb. 15, Whole Foods Market is offering a hot 18-inch Cheese Pizza for $10 and Prime members can get an additional 10% off.
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Chuck E. Cheese Pizza Day BOGO deal
Chuck E. Cheese Rewards members, buy one large, one-topping pizza and get a second pizza free on Feb. 9 when you order online or in the chain’s app. Sign up for the loyalty program at Chuckecheese.com/rewards.
Round Table Pizza Day mystery deal
Round Table Pizza has a mystery discount on Wednesday for new and existing members of its Royal Rewards program. Loyalty members will get a discount of 10%, 15% or 20% off their order that can be used for dine-in, carry-out, or delivery orders of regularly priced menu items. Sign up for the program at Roundtablepizza.com.
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Peter Piper Pizza Day deal
Peter Piper Pizza’s National Pizza Day “double up” offer includes two large one-topping pizzas for $24, available at participating locations. The offer is available through Feb. 13.
Also, through Feb. 21 for Valentine’s Day, get a large, one-topping heart-shaped pizza and large crunch dessert for $19.99.
Marco’s Pizza Day deal on Pepperoni Magnifico
For a limited time, Marco’s Pizza has a $9.99 special on its large Pepperoni Magnifico when you order online or through the chain’s app with the code PEPMAG, while supplies last. Pricing and participation can vary by location.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Day discount
Get 15% off Mountain Mike’s online and mobile app pizza orders Feb. 9 with promo code PIZZADAY22.
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Pieology Pizza Day deal: $2 discount
Pieology Pizzeria has a discount for its Pie Life Rewards members. Loyalty members who download the app before Wednesday get $2 off any purchase at participating locations.
Blaze Pizza Day deal: Double Flames
Blaze Rewards members get “Double Flames” loyalty points with purchases on Feb. 9. Sign up at Blazepizza.com.
Slice Pizza Day deal for new users
The Slice app, which is used by 18,000 local pizzerias nationwide, has a deal for first-time users Wednesday. Get $5 off orders of $25 or more with promo code PIZZADAY2022.
Pizza deals beyond Pizza Day
Papa Johns’ deals
Papa Johns has a few promotions for National Pizza Day. The chain’s new NY Style pizza is available for $13 for a one-topping pizza through March 13.
Also, heart-shaped pizza is available for $11.99 at participating locations nationwide through Feb. 14. The pizza comes uncut “because we don’t want to break your heart,” the chain said.
And through Feb. 16, Papa John’s has a contest on Twitter and Instagram with free pizza for a year up for grabs. To enter, share your “pizza-eating style on Twitter or Instagram with #whatsyourstyle #sweepstakes.” Learn more about the contest here.
Pizza Hut deals
Pizza Hut’s three new Spicy Lover’s Pizzas – Spicy Double Pepperoni, Spicy Hawaiian Chicken, and Spicy Veggie – are available now for a limited time at participating Pizza Hut locations for delivery, curbside pickup and carryout.
The chain also has several deals posted on its website including a $10 Tastemaker, a heart-shaped pizza and other bundles.
DiGiorno free pizza Super Bowl contest
Free pizza is up for grabs with DiGiorno’s Super Bowl promotion. Sign up at Play.keeplifedelicious.com/digiornopiscore through Feb. 13 and if at any point during the game, the score is 3-14 or 14-3, 1,500 winners will be selected at random to win a free pizza coupon.
The pizza brand will also give away free pizza for other “pi-centric moments” during the game including:
- Any player finishes the game with exactly 314 passing yards;
- There are more than 3.14 total turnovers (4 or more) in the game
- Any scoring drive takes exactly 3 minutes and 14 seconds.
Domino’s deals
For a limited time, Domino’s will give you $3 to order your pizza online and pick it up yourself instead of choosing delivery.
Make a carryout order through May 22 and get a $3 coupon code to redeem the following week on a carryout order of $5 or more before tax and gratuity.
Also, earn points to redeem for free pizza with the chain’s Piece of the Pie rewards program that you can sign up for at Dominos.com.
George is Digismak’s reported cum editor with 13 years of experience in Journalism