TORONTO, March 18, 2022 – Easy to pick up, impossible to put down; UNO is officially back at Pizza Pizza and Pizza 73 locations across the country. This unique partnership between Mattel Canada (NASDAQ: MAT) and Pizza Pizza and Pizza 73 (TSX: PZA) has returned for another year and gives pizza lovers and game night enthusiasts the perfect experience with friends and family. Receive a new limited-edition Pizza Pizza or Pizza 73 branded UNO deck with every UNO Combo purchase at the pizzerias. This year’s all new deck includes refreshed pizza themed UNO cards and a surprise bonus offer inside.
The ‘UNO Combo’ is available at Pizza Pizza restaurants across the country from March 14 to April 17, 2022. Customers who purchase the ‘UNO Combo’ will receive a large 2-topping pizza, 3 Coca-Cola drinks and an exclusive co-branded UNO deck for only $15.99. Bonus free dip, a Pizza Pizza fan favourite, with every UNO deck purchase, while supplies last. Sister brand, Pizza 73 will launch their own version of the ‘UNO Combo’ including 2 medium 2-topping pizzas, 4 Coca-Cola drinks + UNO deck; enter to win pizza for a year when you grab your limited-edition Pizza 73 UNO deck from March 21 to May 1.
“For over 50 years, UNO has become a staple at game nights across the country, bringing families and friends together through gameplay,” commented Jennifer Gileno, Head of Licensing and Retail Development for Mattel Canada. “The partnership with Pizza Pizza and Pizza 73 will bring a competitive twist to every pizza lover’s game night.”
“We’re excited to partner with Mattel and UNO for the second year after the amazing response to the program in 2021. Providing our customers with the added value of a limited-edition UNO deck, the #1 card game in the world, along with their Hot and Fresh pizza order is a perfect fit for us. This year, we’ve reinvented the card designs including some nostalgic cards along with a few wild card surprises which will add a lot of fun to the game play, and your pizza night.” said Adrian Fuoco, Vice President, Marketing for Pizza Pizza Ltd
The UNO Combo is available for take-out and delivery at participating Pizza Pizza and Pizza 73 locations across Canada. For more information, please visit www.pizzapizza.ca or www.pizza73.com or follow us on Instagram @PizzaPizzaLtd, @Pizza_73, @uno
*Price may vary by region.
ABOUT MATTEL
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
ABOUT PIZZA PIZZA LIMITED
For more than 50 years, Pizza Pizza Limited has been guided by a vision of “Always the best food, made especially for you”, with a focus on quality ingredients, customer service, continuous innovation and community involvement. With more than 700 locations across Canada, the company is Canada’s pizza pioneer and a quick-service restaurant leader, operating two banners – Pizza Pizza and Pizza 73 – that deliver quality food choices, diverse menus and exciting promotions for all tastes, lifestyles and budgets. Visit www.pizzapizza.ca and www.pizza73.com for more information.
