Roman's Pizza Special: Two Large Pizzas in One Price, Why Reports Conflict and How to Check the Real Number

Quick answer: Roman's Pizza, a South African franchise founded in 1993 by Arthur Nicolakakis and headquartered in Centurion, Gauteng, built its brand on selling two pizzas together as one item. In 2026 sources report the two-large-pizza price in different ways: a "Massive Match Deal" of any two large pizzas at R199.90 with a 2 L Pepsi for R20 extra set to end on 3 August 2026, a September 2026 guide saying the official homepage promoted any two large Sava Flava pizzas for R179.80, and another September listing putting the same deal at R223.90. The regular value range is reported around R129.90 for two large pizzas in one guide. Check the Roman's app for today's price.

Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from Wikipedia (Roman's Pizza), Briefly News and unofficial 2026 menu guides. The prices conflict, and the company's own pages could not be opened. Roman's has over 250 outlets in Southern Africa (2024), operating in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana, with Zambian stores reportedly closed in early 2024.

Prices reported for two large pizzas

Source and date	Deal	Price	Per pizza (our calculation)
Massive Match Deal listing (ended 3 August 2026)	Any two large pizzas; 2 L Pepsi +R20	R199.90	R99.95
September 2026 guide (official homepage)	Any two large Sava Flava pizzas	R179.80	R89.90
Another September 2026 listing	Any two large Sava Flava pizzas	R223.90	R111.95
Menu guide	Value-range large pizzas, two	About R129.90	About R64.95
Menu guide	Large Regina, single	R98.90	R98.90

The R129.90 value-range price implies that the "two for one price" idea works best with the cheaper pizzas, while premium "Sava Flava" pizzas cost more. A single large Regina at R98.90 is already close to the price per pizza in the R199.90 deal, which shows that you need the two-pizza format to get a real saving.

About Roman's

Fact	Detail
Founded	1993 by Arthur Nicolakakis; opened as Little Caesar's and renamed Roman's Pizza in 2002
Headquarters	Centurion, Gauteng
Outlets	Over 250 in 2024; 250 in an earlier infobox for 2018
Countries	South Africa, Namibia and Botswana; Zambian stores reportedly closed in early 2024
Model	Franchising, with takeaway and sit-down formats
Recognition	FASA Brand Builder of the Year (2016); ranked highest in a 2024 BusinessTech taste test of major pizza chains

How to check the real price today

Open the Roman's app or website and select your store.
Check which pizzas qualify: "any two large" may exclude premium ranges.
Check whether the drink or sides are included.
Check the delivery fee; collection avoids it.
Take a screenshot of the cart total.

Is the two-pizza format good value for a family?

For four people, two large pizzas at R179.80 cost R44.95 per person; at R223.90 they cost R55.98 per person. Add a 2 L drink at R20 and a side at R40 (invented) and the totals are R239.80 and R283.90. Compare with the Pizza Hut Double Deal at R169.90, and with home cooking at about R25 per person (our estimate).

Dinner for four	Total	Per person
Roman's at R179.80 plus drink and side	R239.80	R59.95
Roman's at R223.90 plus drink and side	R283.90	R70.98
Pizza Hut Double Deal plus drink and side	R229.90	R57.48
Home-cooked	R100	R25.00

Why conflicting price reports are normal for a franchise brand

Checkers - Latest circular - South Africa — CheckersLatest circular, valid until 1 November 2026

Roman's operates through franchisees, which means individual stores may set their own prices within brand guidelines and may participate in promotions at different times. National campaigns, such as the Massive Match Deal, are announced for specific periods, and outlets may be given latitude on pricing. Third-party menu sites copy information from various dates and locations, and they rarely record the date or store. That is why the same "two large pizzas" deal appears at R179.80 on one site and R223.90 on another: one may refer to the value range or an earlier promotion, and the other to premium pizzas or a different region. If you would rather cook at home this week, compare the latest Checkers catalogue, Pick n Pay catalogue and Take n Pay catalogue to see current supermarket specials in South Africa.

For you, the lesson is to verify in the Roman's app at the moment of ordering, using your own store. Take a screenshot of the cart, and if the price differs from the one advertised in a campaign, ask the store to explain. If you are comparing Roman's with other chains, compare like for like: the same size (large), the same number of pizzas and the same extras. And remember that the cheapest pizza deal is the one you finish: a deal that gives you more pizza than your family can eat is only a saving if the leftovers are used.

Why prices differ	What to do
Franchise pricing and participation	Check your own store
Different promotion periods	Check the dates
Value versus premium ranges	Check which pizzas qualify
Third-party sites without dates	Use the app as the source of truth

Pros and cons

Pros

Two pizzas in one price is a signature, giving good per-pizza value.
Over 250 outlets across Southern Africa.

Cons

Reported prices conflict.
Premium pizzas cost more.

Frequently asked questions

How much are two large pizzas at Roman's?

Reports range from R129.90 (value range) to R223.90 (premium); check the app.

Who founded Roman's?

Arthur Nicolakakis, in 1993.

How many outlets are there?

Over 250 in 2024.

Is the Massive Match Deal still on?

It was due to end on 3 August 2026.

Sources

Wikipedia: Roman's Pizza; Briefly News: Roman's Pizza menu and latest prices
Unofficial Roman's menu guides and promotional listings (2026)