Gallery: Infographics: How Papa John's and Domino's Stack Up Across America
01pizza-all-map-2fin
Nathan Yau's map shows the geographic locations of the closest pizza spots. *Image: Nathan Yau*
02pizza10
The East Coast is not short on pizza. *Image: Nathan Yau*
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Papa John's has a good showing in the South, despite being surrounded by Pizza Hut red otherwise. *Image: Nathan Yau*
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Little Caesars has a stronghold in Michigan. Its headquarters is in Detroit, Michigan. *Image: Nathan Yau*
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As you head west, you begin to see more pizza deserts, which is mostly a reflection of smaller populations. *Image: Nathan Yau*
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Nevada is predictably pizza-less. *Image: Nathan Yau*
07PIZZAHUT
Pizza Hut is the reigning champion of pizza when it comes to proximity. *Image: Nathan Yau*
08chucky
Chuck E. Cheese has a sparse, but potentially dedicated customer base in the under-5 set. *Image: Nathan Yau*
09DOMINOS
Domino's is particularly well-represented on the East Coast, but has a solid showing throughout the country. *Image: Nathan Yau*
10SBARRO
Believe it or not, Sbarro is found in more places than your crappy hometown mall. *Image: Nathan Yau*
11CICIS
Cici's has a surprisingly strong hold in Texas. *Image: Nathan Yau*
12LITTLE-CEASERS
"I didn't expect Little Caesars to be so prevalent in the West, up against the other big chains," says Yau. *Image: Nathan Yau*
13GODFATHERS
Godfather was started in Omaha, Neb., which is why it's mainly found in the center of the country. *Image: Nathan Yau*
14PAPA-JOHNS
Papa John's has its roots in Kentucky. *Image: Nathan Yau*
15PAPA-MURPHYS
Papa Murphy's was started in Washington, which explains its prevalence in the Northwest. *Image: Nathan Yau*
