Upper Crust: The Story of Pizza Hut's Forgotten Priazzo Pizza
In 1985, Pizza Hut revamped their menu to include a double-crust pizza containing over one pound of cheese. It landed with a thud.
In 1985, Pizza Hut revamped their menu to include a double-crust pizza containing over one pound of cheese. It landed with a thud.
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