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Pizza's Popularity Plummets: From Second to Sixth Place

1/10/2026

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A Wall Street Journal report indicates Americans' interest in pizza is declining.
Pizza fell from the second-most popular restaurant type to sixth, trailing coffee shops and Mexican eateries.
The industry faces challenges as chains close and major franchises consider sales.
The decline highlights a broader struggle to rekindle Americans' affection for pizza, once a cultural staple.

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Story summary

A Wall Street Journal report indicates Americans' interest in pizza is declining.
Pizza fell from the second-most popular restaurant type to sixth, trailing coffee shops and Mexican eateries.
The industry faces challenges as chains close and major franchises consider sales.
The decline highlights a broader struggle to rekindle Americans' affection for pizza, once a cultural staple.