Competition drives menu innovation; winner receives scholarship, portion of item sales
Peter Piper Pizza has partnered with Arizona Culinary Institute (ACI) to launch the Innovation Oven Contest,inviting local culinary students to compete to create the brand's next limited-time menu offer.
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Contest registration is now open for ACI students. The winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship, and their culinary creation will be served at Peter Piper Pizza locations throughout Phoenix, Tucson and Albuquerque from Nov. 4, 2025, through Jan. 26, 2026. Additionally, the winner will receive a portion of sales generated from their menu item.
“This partnership with Arizona Culinary Institute represents our commitment to fresh, innovative menu offerings while investing in the next generation of culinary professionals,” said Genaro Perez, chief marketing officer at Peter Piper Pizza. “The Innovation Oven Contest reinforces our deep Arizona roots by supporting local culinary education through hands-on opportunities.”
This partnership aligns with Peter Piper Pizza's ongoing educational initiatives through its Slice of Knowledge Foundation, which supports children's education across Arizona and Albuquerque.
“Partnering with Peter Piper Pizza offers our students invaluable industry experience and the unique opportunity to see their culinary creations come to life at a beloved local restaurant,” said Arizona Culinary Institute President Robert Wilson. “Through this competition, our students get to learn the entire process from concept to implementation, gaining insight into how established restaurants evaluate and develop new menu offerings.”
For more information and to register, visit peterpiperpizza.com/aci. To stay up to date on the latest Peter Piper Pizza news, follow @peterpiperpizza on Instagram and Facebook.
About Peter Piper, LLCPeter Piper, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CEC Entertainment, LLC, was founded in Glendale, Arizona, in 1973. Peter Piper Pizza features dining, entertainment and carryout with a neighborhood pizzeria feel and “the fun is baked in” culture across its more than 120 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. Peter Piper Pizza takes pride in delivering made-from-scratch pizza dough every day and providing the highest quality food and fun that reconnects family and friends. With the latest technology and games, ever-popular weekday all-you-can-eat lunch buffets and beer for adults, Peter Piper Pizza appeals to parents and kids alike. Peter Piper Pizza supports children's education through fundraising events and gives more than $600,000 annually to schools, hospitals and nonprofits that focus on children's education and development. For more information, visit peterpiperpizza.com.
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