• National pizza restaurants offer a variety of meal selections.Pizza image by Franco DI MEO from Fotolia.com
  
  Pizza night is a treat for the whole family. Nationally-franchised pizza restaurants offer reliable choices throughout the continental United States. They make not only pizzas, but also salads, chicken wings, pastas, hot sandwiches, breadsticks, cheesesticks and desserts. Prices and menu selections vary by region, as do delivery and carry-out options for each franchise. For a tasty and simple dinner solution, consider ordering from any of these pizza places.
  
  

Papa John's Pizza

• Papa John's Pizza offers specialty pizzas like the Big Bonanza, Hawaiian BBQ Chicken, Spinach Alfredo, The Workin' Fire and nine others. Crust choices include both original and thin, which come with garlic dipping sauce or Italian seasoning. Also on the menu are wings, chicken strips, cheesesticks, bacon cheesesticks, garlic Parmesan breadsticks and Cinnapie for dessert.
  
  Papa John's small pizzas are generally no more than $10, while an extra large pie could run close to $20 with additional charges for extra toppings. Delivery and carry-out are offered nationwide.
  
  

Pizza Hut

• One of the most enduring pizza restaurants, Pizza Hut offers a wide selection of pizzas, pastas, wings, breadsticks, cheese sticks, and desserts like chocolate dunkers.
  
  Specialty pizzas include Pepperoni Lover's, Cheese Lover's, Veggie Lover's and more. Pasta entrees are Tuscani Creamy Chicken Alfredo, Meaty Marinara and Lasagna, and chicken wing come in hot, medium and mild, plus flavors honey BBQ, garlic Parmesan, lemon pepper and spicy Asian.
  
  Check for special deals at your local restaurant. Pizza Hut offers carry-out and delivery, and some locations have restaurant seating.
  
  

Domino's Pizza

• Domino's Pizza has a new pizza recipe and a new menu. Besides pizzas, you can also order breadbowl pastas, oven-baked sandwiches, chicken wings, breadsticks, cheesy bread, and desserts.
  
  The four different pizza crust options are hand-tossed, deep-dish, crunchy-thin and Brooklyn-style. Order your favorite toppings or choose from the specialty Feast pizzas or Domino's American Legends series. Pastas selections, served in a buttery breadbowl, are Chicken Alfredo, Italian Sausage, Chicken Carbonara, Mac-n-Cheese, Pasta Primavera and a build-your-own option. Oven-baked sandwiches include Italian Sausage and Peppers, Chicken Bacon Ranch, and Mediterranean Veggie.
  
  Check with your local Domino's to learn about value deals and coupon options. Domino's is available for both carry-out and delivery.
  
  

Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza

• Papa Murphy's staff create gourmet pizzas with fresh ingredients right in front of customers. Baking directions are wrapped into the pizza's packaging and you bring home the uncooked creation to bake fresh in your own oven.
  
  Papa Murphy's menu includes favorites like The Cowboy, The Hawaiian, Chicago-style Stuffed and Herb Chicken Mediterranean. It is easy to create your own custom pizza here, from a selection of four sauces, four crust styles and a wide variety of fresh ingredients. Also on the menu are salads, bake-at-home cheesy bread and cinnamon bread, and ready-to-bake chocolate-chip cookie dough.
  
  Check with your local franchise for coupons and special offers. Papa Murphy's is available for carry-out only. Orders can be made in person, or by phone or fax.