Pete Hegseth Once Laughed Off the Pentagon Pizza Theory — Now the Delivery Surge Is Back

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-01T15:20:30+00:00

A "Pentagon Pizza" theory links high pizza orders near military sites to officials working late during geopolitical events. Following a joke by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Papa John's shares rose 3.70% amid increased interest in this phenomenon.

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2026-03-01 15:20:30

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An online account tracking pizza traffic near the Pentagon reported unusually high activity at a nearby Papa John’s, months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joked about manipulating such signals. The “Pentagon Pizza” theory suggests that spikes in late-day or late-night food orders near military installations may indicate officials working extended hours during geopolitical events. Papa John’s shares gained 3.70% on Monday amidst this renewed attention on the theory.

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