Study Finds Round Table Pizza Most Overpriced in US

Domino's, Pizza Hut, and Sbarro also ranked among the chains with the most customer complaints about high prices.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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A new study from ACE.com analyzed nearly 250,000 Google reviews across pizza restaurants in 30 major US cities to determine which major chains receive the most complaints about overpriced pies. Round Table Pizza topped the list, with 71 price complaints per 1,000 customers, despite praise for its quality ingredients. Domino's, Pizza Hut, Sbarro, and Papa John's also ranked among the most overpriced pizza chains.

Why it matters

With inflation driving up grocery prices, Americans are increasingly looking to save money on food. This study highlights which major pizza chains customers feel are not providing good value, which could impact their purchasing decisions as they seek more affordable dining options.

The details

The study found that Round Table Pizza, which operates in only 9 states with 380 locations, received the most complaints about high prices, with 71 price complaints per 1,000 customers. Domino's came in second with 14 price complaints per 1,000 reviews, followed by Pizza Hut (20 complaints per 1,000), Sbarro (62 complaints per 1,000), and Papa John's (19 complaints per 1,000). The study also looked at the most expensive cities for takeout pizza, with San Jose, CA topping the list at an average of $26.39 for a pie.

  • The study was published on February 26, 2026.

The players

Round Table Pizza

A pizza chain that operates in 9 states with 380 locations and maintains an average rating of 4.0 out of 5, but received the most complaints about overpriced pies in the study.

Domino's Pizza

A major pizza chain that operates across all 52 US states and territories, and was ranked the second-most overpriced pizza chain in the study.

Pizza Hut

A well-known pizza chain that was ranked the third-most overpriced in the study, despite its reputation as a value-focused brand.

Sbarro

A pizza chain that ranked fourth for most overpriced, and also had the lowest average rating of 3.36 out of 5 among the chains analyzed.

Papa John's

A major pizza chain that rounded out the top five most overpriced, with 19 price complaints per 1,000 customers.

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The takeaway

This study highlights the growing concern among consumers about the affordability of major pizza chains, as rising inflation puts pressure on household budgets. Customers are increasingly scrutinizing the value proposition of popular pizza brands, potentially leading them to seek out more affordable dining options in the future.