Little Caesars Drive Thru (2024)

FAQs

Why is Little Caesars Pizza not $5 anymore? ›

In 2022, they again increased prices slightly to $5.99 to account for inflationary pressures and rising food, labor, utilities, and transportation costs. cheese prices recently hit record highs, and food ingredient costs across the boards have been significantly higher.

You may have gotten away with eating pizza that sat out in the past without consequences, but that doesn't mean you'll be unscathed next time. So, if it sat out overnight, toss that pizza in the trash or compost bin, and spare yourself the risk of foodborne illness.

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The new fun-sized, hand-held Crazy Puffs are available in pepperoni and plain cheese versions.

According to the USDA, if the pizza has been refrigerated at a temperature below 40 degrees, its only safe to eat for up to 4 days. The USDA says that after 4 days, you run the risk of getting a food-borne illness, such as Salmonella, norovirus, or other diseases with horrifying Latin names.

Sorry to break the news, but pizza should absolutely not be stored at room temperature overnight. In fact, it shouldn't even spend more than a few hours on the counter. The temperature range of 40-140°F is widely known as the temperature danger zone—a.k.a. the climate where bacteria can thrive.

That's a big yes. Pizza, in our opinion, is one of those foods that tastes different, but in a good kind of different, the next day. That's why millions prefer eating it cold. As you may know, pizza has different layers, starting with the crust, followed by the sauce, cheese, and other toppings.

Little Caesars spokeswoman Jennifer Arapoff told Courthouse News that the chain is "very proud of our long-standing commitment to non-discrimination and inclusiveness."

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How long does a refund from Little Caesars take? ›

The funds will return to your payment method on file with this order. The refund may take anywhere from 7-10 business to process, depending on your bank.

Crazy Puffs are more than just snacks – they're handheld happiness. They're the perfect size for single-serving satisfaction, ideal for sharing with friends, and will bring a smile to your face with every bite. Crazy Puffs are coming to Little Caesars nationwide on March 11, 2024. Available at participating locations.

The Crazy Puff comes in cheese or pepperoni varieties, and both are filled with the brand's sauce. Four puffs cost $3.99, according to the press release. The snacking occasion is a point of emerging restaurant competition, both in the broader QSR space as well as the pizza chain segment.

Little Caesars CEO Dave Scrivano said the decision to raise the price came because of labor and supply shortages, according to the New York Post. “Our franchisees were highly accepting of this proposition.

Cheap ingredients make for a cheap pizza

Its number-one cost-cutting trick is in the cheese, which makes up 40% of a pizza's cost, according to Bacino's Pizza. Pre-shredded, low-moisture cheese can be stored for a long time, which is why Little Caesars exclusively uses mozzarella cheese made from real cow's milk.

Not much has changed about the Little Caesars cheese-and-pepperoni Hot-N-Ready pizza in several years. The Michigan-based company knows not to mess with a good thing.