Pizza is considered a national treasure and the second most popular food in the United States of America. Pizza Hut, Little Caesars, Domino's, and Papa John's will often come up when discussing pizza chains. These joints offer some of the best pizzas and have many customers. Besides, comparing pizza places from time to time is normal to determine the best chain pizza. In the article, we will compare Little Caesars vs. Pizza Hut.
When comparing Little Caesars vs. Pizza Hut, the latter received the highest praise since it ticks most boxes: plenty of toppings, delicious sauce, quality, special deals, and great customer service. Conversely, Little Caesars has unanimous praise for the low price tag. That said, Pizza Hut is the champion between the two.
Little Caesars
Mike and Marian started Little Caesar's first pizza store in Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, in 1959. The pizza store gradually became a multi-national pizza chain. According to 2022 statistics, Little Caesars is the third-largest pizza chain in the US by total sales, trailing behind Pizza Hut and Domino's Pizza.
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The company owns and runs pizza restaurants throughout the United States and Latin America, Canada, Asia, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. It offers Pizzas, sauces, cheese bread, dips, beverages, and other food products.
If you're looking for convenience and low-cost pizza, the best option is Little Caesars. They're not horrible but also not spectacular and provide an above-average pizza meal. However, if you want gourmet pizzas, you should reevaluate your options. All in all, it's a decent joint to get pizza.
Pizza Hut
Dan and Frank Carney founded Pizza Hut in 1958 in Kansas, US. It's now an American global restaurant chain and international franchise serving its signature pan pizza and other foods, including pasta, and dessert at dine-in and take-out, breadsticks, and delivery chain locations. Besides, they serve chicken wings on the WingStreet menu.
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Pizza hut has headquarters in Plano, Texas, and operates more than 15000 stores making it the world's largest pizza chain in terms of the number of outlets. Besides, it's owned by Yum! Brands, one of the world's largest restaurant corporations.
Pizza Hut provides high-quality pizzas in a warm and friendly environment. Their pizzas come in a variety of crusts and toppings. They also offer appealing signature menus. However, their pizza prices are on the high side.
Comparison: Little Caesars vs. Pizza Hut
1. The Pricing
It is no secret that Little Caesars usually prides itself on the low prices of its pizzas. Considering all the pizza options and how much it will cost you to get one, it's a great value. You can buy one for $6, which is a steal!
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On the other hand, Pizza Hut's prices are much higher. So if you want a cheaper one, maybe get a good deal on a personal-sized pizza which is hardly a meal.
When it comes to pizza sizes, the same pizza size that you can get at Little Caesars for $6 is more likely to cost about $11.99 at Pizza Hut, i.e., for a medium-sized pizza. So the price difference between them is significant. And in terms of pricing, I believe Little Caesars deserves a point.
2. The Quality
Though the quality of pizza depends on personal preference, there are a few aspects to consider about each restaurant that may also be relevant to your preferences. To begin with, Little Caesars' pizzas do not appear in the same respect regarding quality as Pizza Hut pizzas. With all due respect, Little Caesars' pizzas are delicious, but something is lacking in how they prepare their dough and the toppings.
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On the other hand, the pizza quality at Pizza Hut is held to a far higher standard. Of course, I might be wrong since we said everyone's tastes and preferences differ. However, I feel Pizza Hut's pizzas are superior to Little Caesars'.
Pizza Hut pizzas' are prepared with greater care, and that's why they charge more for their pizzas because it takes more effort to make them. However, in terms of quality, I believe Pizza Hut deserves a point.
i) The Base
As mentioned earlier, Little Caesars does not provide many pizza crust options. They usually serve deep-dish pizza crust. This deep dish appears undercooked, and the cheese is overwhelmed by the extra bread. However, their regular-sized pizzas are superb and well done. Also, their thin crust option is far superior and preferred. Moreover, their stuffed crust, loaded with cheese, is amazing.
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This stuffed crust is usually topped with parmesan cheese putting it in a position to compete with Pizza Hut's stuffed crust.
It's worth mentioning that Little Caesars has a bacon-flavored deep-dish crust. However, remember that a slice of this pizza has 450 calories. So, if you intend to eat fewer calories daily, this may not be the best option.
On the other hand, some Pizza Hut crusts are great due to their buttery taste and flavor. Their pan crust has been its signature since it was founded. The crust reheats easily and retains its crunchy texture. Besides, their classic hand-tossed pizza sits in the middle of their pan crust and thin crust options.
Additionally, their stuffed crust raises the bar. These crusts are loaded with a five-cheese blend: provolone, fontina, mozzarella, asiago, and white cheddar. This cheese combination enhances the crust's flavor, reducing the need for a dipping sauce unless desired.
These are only four of the different crust options at Pizza Hut. Some others include cone crust, Chicken Masala Sausage crust, cheeseburger pizza, hand-stretched pizza, and chili cheese-packed crust.
ii) The Toppings
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Pizza Hut comes first regarding the variety of options offered to customers. On the other hand, Little Caesars has fewer options to pick from. Besides, these two pizza chains allow you to customize your pizza. However, Pizza Hut offers more options for customization.
iii) The Sauce
Little Caesars offers only one sauce option, the standard red sauce, while Pizza Hut offers up to four different pizza sauces to customize your pie.
3. The Size
Little Caesar sells only one size, a 14-inch pizza with eight slices. The pizza is usually premade before ordering it. The reason for selling only one pizza size is to provide customers with a quick and easy experience while also eliminating the wait time that generally comes from making a pizza after being ordered.
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On the other hand, Pizza Hut has three sizes; 8-inch personal pizza with 4-6 slices, 12-inch medium pizza with 6-8 slices, and 14-ich large pizza with 12 slices.
4. Special Deals and Rewards
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When it comes to deals and rewards, the pizza chain offers many options. For instance, Pizza Hut's online offers are superb, ranking among the best. Every $1 you spend earns you two points. And when you achieve 150 points, you can get any two-topping medium pizza you want. However, Little Caesar's pizza doesn't have such deals since their pizza costs about $6, making it hard to find any deals below the price.
5. The Customer Service
Regarding customer service, consider the two options; ordering takeaway and dine-in service. The consumer's needs, however, vary according to their situation; thus, this may not apply to a standard pizza order. For example, if you're purchasing pizza for a movie night-in, you won't need to worry if the pizza restaurant only serves takeaway.
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Little Caesars is exclusively a delivery service joint. Though this is perfect for pizza lovers who prefer pizza delivered to their homes, it does not provide the other group much choice.
Some people prefer a sit-down restaurant for one reason or another. For instance, if you need to host a birthday party, Little Caesar is the pizza of choice. However, you will need to look for your venue because they can only deliver to you.
On the other hand, If you prefer Pizza Hut, you can hold your birthday party there. This way, it saves you energy to go into a Pizza Hut restaurant with a group and sit at a table while being served by the staff.
However, as mentioned earlier, whether you can eat in or take away doesn't matter. It all depends on your requirements for the day. For example, I love going out for a pizza; therefore, I would choose Pizza Hut.
6. Vegetarian & Gluten-Free
Fortunately, both pizza chains have vegetarian options available on their menu. However, Little Caesars is the only place where you can get a vegetarian pizza topping. Unfortunately, this means no salads or other vegetarian side dishes are available.
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Moreover, Little Caesars is the only restaurant franchise that does not provide a gluten-free crust. Pizza Hut has menus that cater to persons who are gluten intolerant. So, if you are gluten intolerant, this gives you a great idea of where to buy your favorite pizza.
Overall Summary
We don't intend to pit these two pizza chains against each other. On the contrary, they each have advantages and disadvantages. Besides, you are free to choose whatever pizza joint you prefer.
The primary aim was to highlight what we found about these restaurants, and we felt they would be handy to share with you as well. That said, we would recommend Pizza Hut in a heartbeat for the best pizza place.
Frequently Asked Questions on Little Caesars Vs. Pizza Hut
1. Why is Little Caesars less expensive than Pizza Hut?
Little Caesars tries to save expenses by using less cheese and meat in their pizza. Usually, this pizza chain offers the least amount of cheese of any pizzeria in the country. However, they use high-quality ingredients such as fresh mozzarella and Muenster cheese.
2. Did Little Caesars take the place of Pizza Hut?
According to a verified report published on June 14, 2022, Little Caesars replaced Pizza Hut as the NFL's pizza sponsor, a move that executives at the Detroit-based chain call a "touchdown" for the company's marketing strategy. Additionally, the deal includes exclusive rights to use league trademarks and participate in official events.
3. Are Little Caesar’s pizzas healthy?
Almost all menu items on Little Caesars are high in calories, sodium, and saturated fat. So, if you intend to eat this Little Caesar's pizza, it's wise to do it in moderation and stick to classic pizza without high-calorie toppings or dipping sauces.
4. Is the pizza dough at Pizza Hut frozen?
The dough is usually frozen, but the cheese is added in-house to the stuffed crust pizza. Some people may find it difficult to comprehend the stuffed crust and how it is made. However, it is quite easy. It starts with the patented frozen dough.
It is made by coating a pan/cooking sheet with nonstick spray, setting the dough on it, and putting it in the walk-in freezer to defrost overnight. Then they prepare the dough for the stuffed crust, hand-tossed, or other types of pizza once it has thawed and is ready the following day.
5. Why is Pizza Hut suddenly tasting different?
According to the pizza chain, the original pie debuted in the 1980s and has remained virtually unchanged. However, a few months ago, Pizza Hut announced the launch of a new (and reportedly improved) pan pizza with a new baking procedure and a different type of cheese designed to enhance the flavor of the crust.
6. What is the most popular pizza in America?
According to a study by YouGov America, pepperoni pizza is the most popular pizza in the United States. The pizza has a delicious salty flavor with the right amount of spice, a softer texture than salami, and blends well with a wide range of cheeses, sauces, and crust varieties.
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