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Pizza Hut to hand out free pizza bagels in New York City
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- Pizza Hut is partnering with Yeastie Boy Bagels to bring delicous pizza bagels to New Yorkers next week.
The partnership with Yeastie Boys, the Los Angeles-based bagel food truck concept, is expected launch the limited-time Big New Yorker Pizza Bagel from March 22-24 in the city, the company shared.
The dish features Yeastie Boys' iconic chewy bagel topped with marinara sauce, fresh Parmesan cheese, oregano, and pepperoni.
While the location of the truck is still unclear, each customer can only grab one pizza bagel. Some customers may receive a scratch-off that includes codes for Pizza Hut gift cards up to $25 or custom Yeastie Boys x Pizza Hut swag items with their pizza bagel.
"The Big New Yorker Pizza Bagel is a bold celebration of New York's culinary spirit, and we can't wait for pizza and bagel lovers alike to experience this new item," said Rachel Antalek, chief food innovation officer at Pizza Hut.