Sbarro Introduces Spicy Calabrian Pizza Toppings for a Limited Time
Pizza lovers looking for a bit of premium heat have an exciting new reason to visit their local mall or travel stop. Sbarro, the global leader in authentic New York pizza-by-the-slice, announced the nationwide launch of its new Spicy Calabrian Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza, available through August 16 at participating locations across the United States.
The limited-time offering features new Calabrian Chili Pepperoni and Sausage from Hormel Foods, bringing one of the restaurant industry’s fastest-growing flavor trends to two of America’s most popular pizza proteins.
Built on signature fresh hand-stretched dough, the recipe features Hormel’s new Calabrian Chili Pepperoni and Calabrian Chili Sausage alongside vine-ripened San Marzano-style tomato sauce and shredded in-house 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese. Guests can enjoy the pizza by the slice or as a whole 14-inch or 17-inch XL New York-style pizza.
Elevating the Slice with the Sbarro Spicy Topping Combo
By pairing both Calabrian Chili Pepperoni and Calabrian Chili Sausage on a single pizza, the brand delivers a bold flavor experience that reflects growing consumer demand for globally inspired menu offerings.
The launch arrives as Calabrian chili emerges as one of foodservice’s most dynamic flavors, and the pizza category has become its strongest platform. Menu penetration is up 59% over the past four years and 29% in the past year alone, according to Datassential Research. Even so, Calabrian chili appears on less than 1% of QSR menus nationwide, creating substantial whitespace for innovative restaurant brands.
“From the first bite, we knew the HORMEL Calabrian Chili Pepperoni and Sausage had something special,” says Dwayne Adams, vice president of culinary and menu innovation at Sbarro. “Calabrian chili flavors have been on our radar for years, and this innovation provided the perfect opportunity to introduce heat in a way that felt authentic to our brand, operationally seamless, and relevant to our guests. The timing was right – consumer interest in Calabrian flavors has grown significantly, making this the ideal moment to bring a bold yet approachable new taste experience to our New York-style pizza while staying true to the quality and authenticity our customers expect from Sbarro.”
A Flavor Discovered at the International Pizza Expo
The recipe for the Spicy Calabrian Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza was developed after the brand’s culinary leadership team discovered the new proteins at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas this past April.
“At Hormel Foods, we’re constantly exploring ways to help operators stay ahead of consumer trends while delivering flavors their guests crave,” says Logan Kumm, Hormel Foods foodservice brand manager. “Calabrian chili has quickly evolved from an emerging trend to an ingredient consumers actively seek out. We recognized a unique opportunity to pair its distinctive, premium heat with pepperoni and sausage – two proteins that are foundational to pizza. The result is a bold, versatile innovation that delivers familiar comfort with a globally inspired spice twist.”
The Spicy Calabrian Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza will be available at participating restaurant locations nationwide and when ordering online at Sbarro.com through August 16, while supplies last.
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