The price of pizza

I think competition plays a big role in the price of pizza.  Around here the prices really can vary, but, at the same time, you often get what you pay for.  I really enjoy the pizzas we get from Pizza Hut--like the ones we had when you were here, Beth.  They are rich and filling, but for a large deluxe, we would have paid just about what you did.  The two medium we ordered--which fed the three of us quite well, were just about $25, with tax, and that was taking advantage of a "2fer"+ pick up, special.  At regular price, and no extra toppings, they would have been over $30. However, we have bought frozen pizza from across the street for under $3, with a hard crisp crust, and minimal topping, of any sort.  The fairly new independent store across the street is very expensive, so much so that I don't shop there.