{"id":890997,"date":"2026-02-08T03:21:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T09:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/08\/blaze-pizza-turns-up-the-protein-with-new-limited-time-protein-zza-meeting-growing-demand-for-glp-1-friendly-options\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T03:21:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T09:21:12","slug":"blaze-pizza-turns-up-the-protein-with-new-limited-time-protein-zza-meeting-growing-demand-for-glp-1-friendly-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/08\/blaze-pizza-turns-up-the-protein-with-new-limited-time-protein-zza-meeting-growing-demand-for-glp-1-friendly-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Blaze Pizza Turns up the Protein With New Limited-Time \u201cProtein-zza,\u201d Meeting Growing Demand for GLP-1-Friendly Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-222146\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\">\n<div id=\"tps_slideContainer_222146\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Blaze-Pizza-New-Protein-zza-GLP1-Friendly-Menu.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Blaze Pizza Turns up the Protein With New Limited-Time \"Protein-zza,\" Meeting Growing Demand for GLP-1-Friendly Options\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Blaze-Pizza-New-Protein-zza-GLP1-Friendly-Menu.jpg\" alt=\"Blaze Pizza Turns up the Protein With New Limited-Time \"Protein-zza,\" Meeting Growing Demand for GLP-1-Friendly Options\" width=\"600\" height=\"686\"  ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>New Year. New Fuel. Blaze reframes pizza as performance-driven fuel with bold protein counts, craveable flavor, and total customization.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Blaze-Pizza-New-Protein-zza-GLP1-Friendly-Menu.gif\" alt=\"Blaze Pizza Turns up the Protein With New Limited-Time \"Protein-zza,\" Meeting Growing Demand for GLP-1-Friendly Options\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\">Atlanta, GA\u00a0 (<a title=\"RestaurantNews.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>RestaurantNews.com<\/u><\/a>)\u00a0 As consumer interest in high-protein, GLP-1-friendly menu options continues to rise across the restaurant industry, <a title=\"Blaze Pizza\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blazepizza.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong><u>Blaze Pizza<\/u><\/strong><\/a> is providing guests with a new, craveable option designed to satisfy tastebuds without compromise: the Protein-zza.<\/p>\n<p>Launching January 7, Blaze\u2019s Protein-zza is crafted with a cauliflower crust and topped with shredded mozzarella, a double portion of grilled chicken, onions, mushrooms, fresh basil, and finished with a buffalo sauce drizzle.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Protein-zza delivers an impressive 56 grams of protein per pizza, nearly 10 grams per slice.<\/p>\n<p>The Protein-zza joins Blaze\u2019s already protein-forward lineup, including the brand\u2019s popular Carnivore Pizza, which delivers 60 grams of protein per pizza. Served on Blaze\u2019s scratch-made dough, the Carnivore features a hearty mix of pepperoni, julienned ham, and crumbled meatballs, finished with a balsamic drizzle; the ultimate meat-heavy, protein-packed signature option.<\/p>\n<p>As a build-your-own pizza concept, Blaze Pizza has always empowered guests to \u201cProtein Your Way.\u201d Guests can easily hack their orders to hit specific nutritional goals by loading up on premium proteins like chicken, pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, or plant-based toppings, alongside fresh vegetables, cheeses, and sauces. Flavor-forward finishes like buffalo drizzles, balsamic drizzles, and fresh basil ensure that every protein-packed pizza still delivers bold taste.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s guests want meals that work for their lifestyles, whether that means prioritizing protein, following GLP-1-friendly habits, or simply eating more mindfully,\u201d said Casey Terrell, Chief Marketing Officer at Blaze Pizza. \u201cWith the Protein-zza and our existing menu, Blaze Pizza proves that high protein doesn\u2019t have to mean sacrificing flavor, choice, or indulgence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Whether guests are seeking high-protein meals, GLP-1-friendly options, or simply a crave-worthy pizza made their way, Blaze Pizza continues to lead the fast-casual pizza category with menu innovation, transparency, and unmatched customization.<\/p>\n<p>The Protein-zza is available for a limited time at participating Blaze Pizza locations nationwide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Blaze Pizza<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2011, Blaze Pizza is the nation\u2019s leading fast-casual pizza franchise concept with nearly 300 restaurants across 36 states and three countries. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Blaze Pizza is committed to delivering a one-of-a-kind guest experience and unparalleled high-quality products. Known for its savory artisanal pizzas and customizable made-to-order menu, Blaze leads the industry in menu innovation and product excellence. The rapidly growing franchise has received numerous accolades including Entrepreneur\u2019s Franchise 500, Fast Casual\u2019s Top 100 Movers and Shakers, and Franchise Times\u2019 Fast and Serious list.\u00a0Visit <a title=\"BlazePizza.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blazepizza.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong><u>BlazePizza.com<\/u><\/strong><\/a> for additional information and follow Blaze Pizza on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @BlazePizza.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contact:<\/strong><br \/>Joshua Levitt<br \/>PR for Blaze Pizza<br \/>949-981-0757<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\/blaze-pizza-new-protein-zza-glp1-friendly-menu-010626\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Year. New Fuel. Blaze reframes pizza as performance-driven fuel with bold protein counts, craveable flavor, and total customization. Atlanta, GA\u00a0 ( RestaurantNews.com )\u00a0 As consumer interest in high-protein, GLP-1-friendly menu options continues to rise across the restaurant industry, Blaze Pizza is providing guests with a new, craveable option designed to satisfy tastebuds without compromise:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":890998,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[42020,25858],"tags":[101796,12057],"class_list":{"0":"post-890997","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-blaze","8":"category-pizza","9":"tag-blaze","10":"tag-pizza"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/890997","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=890997"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/890997\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/890998"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=890997"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=890997"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=890997"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}