Marco’s Pizza, the fifth-largest pizza chain by sales volume, is bringing back its “Fiery Flavors” pizzas and breads for a limited time. The brand said the move is a response to overwhelming demand for the spicy menu items.
“Spice lovers spoke, and we listened—the Fiery Flavors Menu is back to bring the heat just as the temperatures cool down,” said Marta DeAguiar, vice president of brand and field marketing. “From the bold kick of our unique spicy cheese blend to the craveable lineup of pizzas and breads, we’re delivering the quality and fresh taste our fans can’t get enough of – with a kick.”
At the heart of the menu items is Marco’s Carolina Reaper cheese blend. The brand said it has reworked the recipe this time around, but it is a blend of different types of cheese infused with Carolina Reaper, habanero and jalapeño peppers. The limited-time lineup looks like this:
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- Fiery Pepperoni Pizza ($10.99): Featuring crispy, cupped Old World Pepperoni and new Carolina Reaper cheese blend on house-made dough with original sauce and signature three cheeses. Finished with a garlic sauce crust.
- Fiery Old World Sausage & Peppers Pizza ($12.99): Loaded with bold Old World Sausage, fresh sliced red onions and green peppers and the new Carolina Reaper cheese blend, layered over original sauce and three fresh signature cheeses. Finished with a garlic sauce crust.
- Fiery CheezyBread ($5): Marco’s signature CheezyBread topped with NEW Carolina Reaper cheese blend.
- Inferno CheezyBread ($6): Made with an extra portion of our NEW Carolina Reaper cheese blend and topped with jalapeños for an extra kick.
- Side of Jalapeno Ranch: Both breads are served with a side of Jalapeno Ranch dipping sauce for a little more kick.
The popularity of spicy toppings and spicy food options continue to gain traction across U.S. menus. According to a 2024 Mintel Survey, about 33% of consumers express interest in spicy menu items, with this interest being particularly strong among younger generations such as Gen Z and millennials.
Marco’s Fiery Flavors menu builds on the success of this summer’s addition of the Hot Honey Magnifico Pizza and Hot Honey topping, both of which have since earned a permanent spot on the Marco’s menu.
