Papa Johns 50% Off Carryout Pizzas: Through August 16, 2026
Papa Johns is offering 50% off the menu price of any pizza on carryout orders through August 16, 2026, at participating locations nationwide. The deal applies to the menu price of any pizza, including specialty pies, when you order for carryout.
That brings a large Pepperoni down to roughly $8 on the Papa Johns menu, and a large specialty pizza (like the Works or BBQ Chicken Bacon) to around $11-$12, competitive with the $9.99 carryout deals at Pizza Hut. The deal is limited-time and excludes delivery, so order ahead for pickup to lock it in.
Browse the full Papa Johns menu with prices and current deals for 2026.
What the 50% Off Deal Covers
The discount applies to the menu price of any pizza on carryout orders: from a $6.99 Small Cheese Pizza (10") and $11.99 Large Cheese Pizza (14") to the full specialty lineup, including the Large Pepperoni Pizza ($12.99), The Works ($19.99), and the BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza ($17.99). It also covers the Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza ($15.99), Papa Johns' newest crust with a ring of melted mozzarella stuffed inside the edge. The one catch: this is a carryout-only offer, so delivery orders don't qualify.
How the Deal Compares on Popular Pizzas
At half price, the savings are immediate across the board: a Large Pepperoni Pizza comes off its $12.99 menu price, the BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza off $17.99, The Works off $19.99, and the Epic Stuffed Crust off $15.99. For context, a large specialty pizza runs $15.99–$19.99 on the regular menu, and the seasonal Philly Cheesesteak Pizza is $15.99. Papa Johns menu prices are up about 2% versus 2025, which makes a flat 50% carryout discount one of the best ways to beat the chain's own price trend this summer.
Other Papa Johns Deals to Consider
If you miss the August 16 deadline, the everyday Large 1-Topping Pizza for $11.99 remains the best regular value on the menu, available for carryout and delivery. Papa Rewards members earn a free Large 1-Topping Pizza after purchasing 4 large pizzas, and app-only deals rotate through 25% off, free delivery, and BOGO offers, but note that rotating app deals can't usually be stacked with the 50% carryout promotion, so pick whichever saves you more.
Sides & Desserts to Round Out the Order
Pizza on its own is fine; pizza with Garlic Knots is better. Sides on the current menu include Garlic Knots (8-piece, $6.99), Cheesesticks (8-piece, $7.99), and Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks (8-piece, $7.49). Chicken options run from 10-piece Chicken Poppers ($7.99, 420 calories) to 20-piece ($13.99) and 8-piece Bone-In Wings ($10.99). For dessert, the Chocolate Chip Cookie (large, $8.99), Cinnamon Pull-Aparts (8-piece, $6.99), or Brownie ($3.99) round out the meal. Note the half-off deal covers pizza only, so sides and desserts ring up at regular price.
The Bottom Line
The 50% off carryout promotion through August 16, 2026 is the strongest pizza discount Papa Johns has run this summer, cutting the most popular pies roughly in half when you order for pickup. Order ahead through the app or site, skip delivery, and pair your discounted pizza with Garlic Knots for the full Papa Johns experience. Full menu details are on the Papa Johns menu with prices page.