Pizza Hut offers $2 pizza deal on Tuesdays: How to get it
On each of the remaining Tuesdays in July, the pizza restaurant chain is offering 1-topping Personal Pan Pizzas for just $2. The deal is good for carryout only – no other purchase necessary – while supplies last (limit of up to six per customer; order in-store or in the Pizza Hut app).
While the offer is available at Pizza Hut locations nationwide, check to make sure your Pizza Hut location is among those participating. While the deal is expected to expire ahead of August, Pizza Hut could extend it, the company told USA TODAY in a statement.
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$2 Tuesday pizza deal gets overwhelming response
Pizza Hut actually initiated the deal last Tuesday, on July 8. "The Personal Pan Pizza holds a special place in the hearts of our guests, and we are celebrating the love and passion for this iconic fan-favorite with $2-Buck Tuesday," said Melissa Friebe, chief marketing officer of Pizza Hut U.S.
"The response has been nothing short of incredible and we are even selling out of Personal Pan Pizzas at thousands of restaurants across the country," Friebe said. "Our goal is to give guests more of what they love and this offering has proven to do just that."
Pizza lovers raved about the special and passed it along on social media.
Of course I'm happier, and you can be too 🍕 Carryout orders on Tuesdays at partic. locations only while supplies last. Addt'l charge for extra toppings & extra cheese. Limit 6 Personal Pan Pizzas per customer. Avail., prices & partic. vary. Taxes, tip & fees extra.
Idk who needs to hear this but @pizzahut has 2 dollar personal pan pizzas through the app on Tuesday. blessed pic.twitter.com/eVL3Mvh0zi
Y'all crashed the website, but it's real, and we made it. Feed the fam with $2 Personal Pan Pizzas at Pizza Hut on...
If you need something a bit more substantial than a Personal Pan Pizza, Pizza Hut also has available for a limited time The Hut Lover's Pizzas – Spicy Hawaiian Lover's, Meat Lover's, Pepperoni Lover's, and Veggie Lover's – all large sized pizza priced at $12.99 for one large pizza.
The pizzas were among the invitees to the recent wedding of Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love and San Diego Mojo professional volleyball player Ronika Stone near Los Angeles.
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