Riko’s Pizza introduces new flavors for winter
The limited-time offerings will be offered at all 12 Riko’s locations across the East Coast from February 2 through April 30.
USA – Riko’s Pizza, the fast-growing tavern-style pizza franchise renowned for its super-thin crust bar pies, has launched two bold winter limited-time offers (LTOs) to entice East Coast diners through April 30, 2026.
The seasonal specials, the savory Scarpariello Pizza and hearty Eggplant Ricotta Pizza, are now available at all 12 locations spanning Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, and Florida.
These craveable creations emphasize premium toppings and complex flavors, aligning with Riko’s heritage of elevated comfort food during colder months.
The Riko’s Scarpariello Pizza features a signature crunchy thin crust layered with blended mozzarella, chicken sausage, spicy sausage, tangy hot cherry peppers, and thinly sliced red onions, finished with a signature Hot Oil drizzle and fresh basil for a spicy, satisfying kick.
Complementing it, the vegetarian Eggplant Ricotta Pizza offers a plum tomato sauce base topped with breaded eggplant, creamy ricotta dollops, blended mozzarella, aged Parmesan, and basil, delivering rich texture without heaviness.
Riko’s President and CEO Carl Bachmann noted, “Our culinary team brought unmatched creativity and innovation to these two new pizzas, leaning into bold yet comforting winter flavors that align perfectly with Riko’s Italian heritage … These pies offer rich, satisfying taste without feeling heavy.”
Founder Rico Imbrogno added that the LTOs bring people together over fun, flavorful sharing during winter.
This launch supports Riko’s expansion strategy, blending innovation with its core menu of oven-roasted wings, salads, and craft beverages to drive traffic amid competitive pizza dynamics.
For food industry stakeholders, the emphasis on retail-ready toppings like breaded eggplant and hot cherry peppers highlights demand for convenient, high-quality ingredients that streamline operations while appealing to protein-focused winter diners.
The dual-sausage Scarpariello taps trends in hearty builds, benefiting agribusiness suppliers of specialty peppers and sausages.
Operating five corporate and seven franchise sites with more in development, Riko’s modern venues, featuring bars, TVs, and community vibes, cater to families, sports fans, and takeout orders.
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