We compared some of the most popular menu items at Pizza Hut and Domino's — and though both offer tasty options, Domino's wins for one key reason

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• When an urge for pizza hits, the pizza delivery choices can be a tad overwhelming.
• But two go-to choices for pizza lovers everywhere are Pizza Hut and Domino's.
• Historically, Pizza Hut has enjoyed the No. 1 spot as the largest pizza chain in the world.
• But in 2017, Domino's overthrew the pizza chain and became the top pizza seller in the world in terms of global retail sales. In 2018, Domino's had global retail sales of more than $13.5 billion.
• We ordered similar popular items from each store and soon discovered why Domino's has risen in the ranks to become the world's biggest pizza chain.
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