Fast-casual pizza leader Blaze Pizza has been rethinking its menu this year, and the process continues with the introduction of two new drizzles featured on four new items.
The brand seems to be living up to its red-hot name with the drizzles: Spicy Chili Oil and Sweet Hot Honey. The Spicy Chili Oil consists of olive oil infused with spicy Calabrian chilis, which provide a fiery kick and a unique smokey heat, the brand said. The Sweet Hot Honey combines the sweetness of 100% pure honey with a hot boost of red chili peppers and vinegar. Each drizzle can be included with any Blaze Pizza menu item at no extra cost, satisfying the desire for more sweetness or spice.
Of the four new menu items, one of them—the Spicy Pepperoni Fast Fire’d Fold, represents a brand-new product category. Here’s a look at all of the new additions:
Spicy Pepperoni Fast Fire’d Fold: Inspired by Italian calzones and strombolis, it’s folded to envelop a melty mix of mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, jalapeños and pepperonis, then drizzled with the guest’s choice of the Spicy Chili Oil or the Sweet Hot Honey drizzle. It’s served with two side cups of housemade red sauce for dipping.
Spicy Pepperoni Pizza: One of Blaze’s most popular pizzas is now topped with double the pepperoni, garlic, jalapeños and a choice of spicy drizzle.
Spicy Cheesy Bread: Launched in 2020, Cheesy Bread quickly became Blaze’s most popular side dish, the company said. Blaze is now adding the Spicy Chili Oil drizzle over the warm melted cheese as soon as it comes out of the oven.
Spicy Meatball Bowl: Earlier this year, Blaze introduced Fast Fire’d Meatballs, offering a savory, high-protein option. The new Spicy Fast Fire’d Meatballs entrée bowl includes three large pork/beef blend meatballs braised in housemade red sauce, served with a dollop of fluffy Italian ricotta cheese and topped with spicy pickled jalapeño peppers.
In conjunction with the introduction of the Spicy Pepperoni Fast Fire’d Fold, Blaze Pizza has partnered with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. This ongoing commitment gives guests the opportunity to round up at the register to contribute to Folds of Honor and give back with any in-store purchase.
“Partnering with Folds of Honor is truly a proud moment in my career,” said Christian Kuhn, Blaze’s chief marketing officer. “Dining at Blaze Pizza has always been a positive experience for our guests, and now they have the opportunity to feel good about supporting an organization that helps many deserving children and families across the U.S.”
Earlier this year, Blaze launched five new signature pizzas and its first oven baked dessert: Cinnamon Bread.
Founded in 2011 and newly headquartered in Atlanta, Blaze Pizza has more than 300 restaurants across 38 states and three countries.