NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Once upon a time, pancakes and eggs were the breakfast story, but new research shows that pizza also makes the morning menu for most Americans. A national survey conducted by zpizza, the first artisan-inspired pizza chain, reveals that 80 percent of people eat their leftover pizza for breakfast.
In recognition of National Pizza Week kicking off today, zpizza conducted a national survey of 242 U.S. residents asking the public to share their opinions about their pizza eating habits and preferences.
“Americans love pizza and it’s fun to see the many ways they enjoy it from leftovers for breakfast to experimenting with toppings,” said Sid Fanarof, founder and owner of zpizza. “I was inspired to create zpizza to match up with my passion for quality ingredients, and 25 years later I’m still finding new ways to put a twist on the traditional pizza.”
Key Findings include:
- Dipping is not for the Type A: When it comes to dipping pizza in sauce, people who reported they were “conscientious” said they are the least likely to do it (83 percent). Millennials are the most likely to dip their pizza (52 percent).
- Don’t Stop at One Slice: The survey showed that nearly two thirds (64 percent) of respondents ate an average of 3-4 pizza slices during a meal.
- Women Dig Bacon: When asking men and women about their favorite topping choices, the majority of men chose pepperoni (41 percent) while women named bacon at their top choice (9 percent).
- Toppings Top the List: Toppings beat out crust and sauce when respondents were asked about their favorite part of the pizza (36 percent, 29 percent and 16 percent respectively).
In honor of America’s appreciation for pizza toppings, zpizza will offer pizza lovers a free topping on their zpizza creations through January. Topping choices include premium ingredients like caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms, roasted peppers, roma tomatoes and artichoke hearts.
zpizza’s hand-crafted artisan dishes are kid-friendly and parent approved, made with premium ingredients, including fresh produce, award winning skim mozzarella from grass-fed Wisconsin cows, certified organic tomato sauce, MSG-free pepperoni with no added nitrites or preservatives and 100 percent all-natural, and non-GMO flour.
zpizza offers the choice of delivery, dine-in, take-out and catering, in addition to an easy online ordering system so patrons can customize orders with ease from the comfort of their homes. For those looking for special discounts and offers year round, the new restaurant also offers zTribe membership.
ABOUT ZPIZZA
Founded in 1986 in the heart of an art colony in Laguna Beach, CA, zpizza is the first artisan inspired pizza chain that appeals to traditional pizza lovers, health-conscious consumers and gourmet palates alike with its artisan brick oven baked pizzas, rustica flatbreads, signature salads, pastas and sandwiches. For more information on zpizza and store locations, visit www.zpizza.com