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‘Pay what you want’ pizza truck stopping in US cities as CEO says it wants customers to decide what a slice is worth
Newman's Own, Inc. is donating all of its profits from a "pay what you want" pizza truck that is touring the country this summer.
The proceeds will help children who face adversity.
Newman's Own is known for its great-tasting, high-quality food products including various dressings, sauces, and, of course, — pizza.
The Newman's Own pizza truck kicked off in New York City on June 20 and will travel across the country throughout the summer.
The pizza truck will stop in select cities including Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
Customers can expect a sampling of Newman's Own delicious pizzas: Thin & Crispy Crust Pizza (Uncured Pepperoni, Four Cheese and Supreme), Newman's Own Stone-Fired Crust Pizza (Margherita and Roasted Garlic & Mushroom) and the new Newman's Own Sourdough Crust Pizza (Meatball).
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Each pizza truck will offer three to five types of pizza in each city based on local availability.
"We're excited to hit the road this summer with our Pay What You Want Pizza truck," said David Best, President and CEO of Newman's Own.
"We can't wait to share our delicious pizza, celebrate the great generosity in this country, and help even more kids. Come by and enjoy a slice!"
On Newman's Own website, readers can find unique recipe ideas for almost any occasion like a backyard barbeque or fancy dinner party.
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The company promises quality ingredients that make mealtime and prep "quick, easy, and tasty."
Founder Paul Newman and his friend A.E. Hotchner founded the company after they decided to give some friends homemade dressing in old wine bottles for the holidays.
Their friends loved it and wanted more.
Newman’s Own Salad Dressing was officially released two years later, generating over $300,000 in first-year profits.
“Let’s give it all away to those who need it,” Newman declared, according to the company's online page.
Since 1982, Newman’s Own Foundation has continued the founder's mission by donating over $600 million to charity.
The company honors this tradition today with new and exciting ways to generate funds and awareness for children in need.
After the launch of the pizza truck, customers applauded the company for continuing the founder's legacy.
"Pay What You Want
Here are the stops on Newman's Own pizza truck list:
- June 20
- Manhattan, NY
- June 21
- Staten Island, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
- June 22
- Queens, NY
- Manhattan, NY
- June 25
- June 27
- Boston, MA
- July 1
- Philadelphia, PA
- July 3
- Washington D.C.
- July 5
- Los Angeles, CA
- July 6
- Bronx, NY
- July 6
- Los Angeles, CA
- July 8
- San Jose, CA
- July 9
- San Francisco, CA
- July 13
- Miami, FL
- July 17
- Chicago, IL
- July 18
- Milwaukee, WI
- July 19
- Chicago, IL
- Main Street | 11am – 6pm
- Chicago, IL
- August 21
- Chicago, IL
"Like the dressing and love where the money goes," said one X, formerly Twitter, user.
"If more companies would use this model, the world would be a better place," tweeted another.
Follow the food truck's journey on Instagram @newmansown and TikTok @newmansownfood.
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