# Old-Fashioned Curling Pepperoni Pizzas The Little Caesars Pepperoni Palooza Pizza is Crispy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-08-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-palooza-pizza References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2021/08/little-caesars-tests-new-pepperoni-palooza-pizza-with-curling-old-world-pepperoni.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BrandEatingFoodReviewsFoodNewsAndFoodRecipes+%28Brand+Eating%29) & [littlecaesars](https://littlecaesars.com/) The [Little Caesars Pepperoni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-pepperoni-pizzas) Palooza Pizza is being launched by the brand in select US markets to offer patrons an old-fashioned option to try out that will call to mind pizzas of the past. The pizza is crafted using [Old-World pepperoni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-and-char-pepperoni) that, when baked, will curl and turn into cups with crispy edges for an extra touch of salty flavor. The pizza is crafted with [100 pepperoni slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-crown-pepperoni-pizza) to help maximize the amount of meat on the menu item and satisfy those seeking out a retro meal for lunch or dinner. The Little Caesars Pepperoni Palooza Pizza is priced at $8, and is launching at locations in Erie, Pennsylvania and Omaha, Nebraska for a short while only. Image Credit: Little Caesars ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Old-fashioned Pizza:** The trend towards old-fashioned or classic pizza flavors and styles is an opportunity for pizza chains to tap into the nostalgia factor and offer something different from the typical fast-food pizza. - **Pepperoni Variations:** The trend of gourmet and artisanal food has elevated pepperoni to a unique and versatile ingredient with many variations giving food entrepreneurs the opportunity to create new and unique taste profiles using pepperoni. - **Meat-centric Diets:** The trend towards high-protein, meat-centric diets opens up an opportunity for pizza chains and restaurants to offer pizza with a high meat content as an alternative to classic vegetarian options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food Pizza Chains:** Fast food pizza chains are presented with the opportunity to tap into nostalgia and offer old-fashioned pizzas with unique twists to differentiate from competitors. - **Gourmet and Artisanal Food Startups:** Gourmet and artisanal food start-ups can capitalize on the trend towards pepperoni variations and create new and unique taste profiles using this versatile ingredient. - **Protein-rich Food Products and Restaurants:** Protein-rich food products and restaurants can offer pizza dishes with high meat content as a more substantial meal alternative for meat lovers increasing the range of options in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Old-World Pepperoni Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-pepperoni-pizzas.md) - [Garlicky Pepperoni-Packed Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-pepperoni-crazy-crust-pizza.md) - [Triple-Pepperoni Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trippple-peppp-pizza.md) - [Crust-to-Crust Topping Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-pepperoni-pizza.md) - [Meaty Flavored Crust Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-meat-easy-crazy-crust-pizza.md) - [Crispy Bacon Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-caesars-bacon-crust-pizza.md) - [Puff Pastry Pizza Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-puffs.md) - [Triple-Pepperoni Topping Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-pepperoni-pepperoni-pizza.md) - [Mainstream Artisan-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanstyle-pizzas.md)