Latest U.S. Pizza Restaurant Map:
Pizza Restaurant Count and Distribution in the U.S.
U.S. Pizza Restaurant Map (2026 Update)
*The data on this page is based on publicly visible restaurant location information from Google Maps in the United States as of January 2026.The dataset has been manually deduplicated and standardized for address formatting.
How many pizza restaurants are there in the U.S.?
As of January 2026, there are 74,659 pizza restaurants in the U.S. These locations are widely distributed across the East and West Coasts, major metro areas, suburban communities, and highway corridors, forming a truly nationwide pizza network.
Where are pizza restaurants located in the U.S.?
Overall, the distribution of pizza restaurants in the U.S. closely follows population density and urbanization patterns.
- The East and West Coasts, along with the country’s central population belt, show the highest concentration of pizza restaurants.
Large-population states such as California (CA), Texas (TX), New York (NY), Florida (FL), and Pennsylvania (PA) lead the country in pizza restaurant count, and many national pizza brands prioritize these markets for expansion.
- The Midwest and East Coast population corridors also show especially high pizza restaurant density.
States such as Ohio (OH), Illinois (IL), Michigan (MI), and Indiana (IN), together with East Coast states including New Jersey (NJ), Massachusetts (MA), and Virginia (VA), form a broad high-density pizza belt.
- Inland Western states and some mountain regions are much more sparsely distributed.
While California, Washington (WA), and Oregon (OR) have strong pizza restaurant clusters around major cities, location density drops significantly in mountain, desert, and lower-population areas.
Top 5 U.S. States by Pizza Restaurant Count
- California (CA) accounts for 8.74% of all pizza restaurants in the U.S., with 6,522 locations.
- Texas (TX) accounts for 7.16% of all pizza restaurants in the U.S., with 5,342 locations.
- New York (NY) accounts for 6.36% of all pizza restaurants in the U.S., with 4,750 locations.
- Florida (FL) accounts for 5.86% of all pizza restaurants in the U.S., with 4,372 locations.
- Pennsylvania (PA) accounts for 5.07% of all pizza restaurants in the U.S., with 3,783 locations.
Together, these five states account for 33% of all pizza restaurants in the U.S., meaning nearly one-third of the country’s pizza locations are concentrated in these five large-population, high-activity markets.
Distribution Highlights
Based on the current pizza restaurant distribution data, several key patterns stand out:
- Large states and major metro areas are the core battleground for pizza.
California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania all share the same core advantages:large populations, strong metro networks, and mature takeout and quick-service dining cultures.
From Los Angeles and the Bay Area to the New York metro, Miami, Houston, and Dallas, pizza restaurant density is especially high, supported by both traditional pizzerias and national delivery-focused chains.
- The Midwest and older East Coast urban markets have a deep-rooted pizza culture.
Midwestern states such as Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana, along with East Coast states such as Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, rank among the top U.S. pizza markets.
These regions urbanized early, have long-established working- and middle-class populations, and were shaped by historic European immigration, all of which helped make pizza a long-term everyday food category.
- Southern and fast-growing population states are showing strong momentum.
States such as Georgia (GA), North Carolina (NC), Virginia (VA), Arizona (AZ), South Carolina (SC), and Colorado (CO) each account for roughly 2% to 4% of national pizza restaurant count, but together reflect broader trends of population growth, metro expansion, and rapid chain development.
These markets are among the fastest-growing population and employment centers in the country, creating strong room for future pizza market expansion.
- West Coast cities are highly concentrated, while inland markets are more scattered.
In California, Washington, and Oregon, pizza restaurants are heavily concentrated in metro areas such as Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Seattle, and Portland.
By contrast, mountain and desert regions tend to show a more scattered pattern, with pizza restaurants clustering along highways and around a limited number of population centers.
- Pizza has become a standard dining category across small towns and suburbs.
The data shows that even states that are not among the largest by population, such as Wisconsin (WI), Minnesota (MN), Iowa (IA), and Kansas (KS), still have well over 1,000 pizza restaurants.
This suggests thatpizza is not just a big-city fast-food category. It has become a routine dining option across much of suburban and small-town America, with steady demand for family meals, game-day orders, and weeknight takeout.
