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dollar slice

Regional

Meaning
A cheese pizza slice sold for $1 at high-volume NYC pizzerias.
Type
Regionalism
Used in
New York City, New York

What does “dollar slice” mean

The dollar-slice phenomenon began with 99 Cent Fresh Pizza in 2001, and the chain 2 Bros. Pizza popularized the model citywide during the Great Recession. The model relies on slim margins and high turnover — up to 400 pies per day.

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