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Managers of local pizza outlets say Super Bowl Sunday is one of the busiest days of the year.
Allen Brantley, manager of Mazzio’s Pizza, said that cold, wet weather put a damper on many backyard barbecue plans, prompting a rise in pizza orders.
“It’s just too cold to go outside and barbecue,” he said. “It’s easier just to call in and get a couple of pizzas.”
Brantley said 4 p.m. is when the main rush starts, as game-watching parties begin.
Rod Kayyali of Papa’s Pizzeria said they don’t deliver pizzas, but still expect to sell anywhere from 300 to 400 pizzas by the end of the day.
“It’s the biggest day of the year, basically,” he said.
Kayyali said only New Year’s Eve and the day before Thanksgiving even come close to the amount of business done on the day of the big game.
Jennifer Henry, manager of Domino’s Pizza, said she had anticipated the increase in business prior to the big game and called employees in to work early, and ordered extra stock.
“My walk-in freezer is full up,” she said.
Chuck Scott, Pizza Hut district manager, said Super Bowl Sunday is the second-best day for business of the year, next to the day before Thanksgiving. He said he expects his Ardmore store to make 1,000 pizzas and 600 wings by the end of the night.
“I don’t even have a lot of time to talk,” he said as he fielded call-in orders and coordinated delivery drivers.
Scott said the game is great for delivery drivers, who see almost double the amount of orders they normally see.
“The drivers are out making good money,” he said. “It’s great."
Brantley said sporting events, whether they are high school, collegiate or professional, always bring with them an uptick in pizza sales and deliveries.
“We do a lot of catering, at the schools and local businesses,” he said. “The next big event for us will be March Madness, that’s always a big one for us.”
Phil Banker
221-6542
Managers of local pizza outlets say Super Bowl Sunday is one of the busiest days of the year.
Allen Brantley, manager of Mazzio’s Pizza, said that cold, wet weather put a damper on many backyard barbecue plans, prompting a rise in pizza orders.
“It’s just too cold to go outside and barbecue,” he said. “It’s easier just to call in and get a couple of pizzas.”
Brantley said 4 p.m. is when the main rush starts, as game-watching parties begin.
Rod Kayyali of Papa’s Pizzeria said they don’t deliver pizzas, but still expect to sell anywhere from 300 to 400 pizzas by the end of the day.
“It’s the biggest day of the year, basically,” he said.
Kayyali said only New Year’s Eve and the day before Thanksgiving even come close to the amount of business done on the day of the big game.
Jennifer Henry, manager of Domino’s Pizza, said she had anticipated the increase in business prior to the big game and called employees in to work early, and ordered extra stock.
“My walk-in freezer is full up,” she said.
Chuck Scott, Pizza Hut district manager, said Super Bowl Sunday is the second-best day for business of the year, next to the day before Thanksgiving. He said he expects his Ardmore store to make 1,000 pizzas and 600 wings by the end of the night.
“I don’t even have a lot of time to talk,” he said as he fielded call-in orders and coordinated delivery drivers.
Scott said the game is great for delivery drivers, who see almost double the amount of orders they normally see.
“The drivers are out making good money,” he said. “It’s great."
Brantley said sporting events, whether they are high school, collegiate or professional, always bring with them an uptick in pizza sales and deliveries.
“We do a lot of catering, at the schools and local businesses,” he said. “The next big event for us will be March Madness, that’s always a big one for us.”
Phil Banker
221-6542
