People love the seemingly endless combinations of crust, cheese, and sauce that pizza offers. Americans eat about 100 acres of pizza a day or about 350 slices per second, with the average American consuming about 46 slices of pizza annually. Compared to other cuisines, pizza restaurants are relatively recession-proof. A combination of fresh ingredients, customization, and options for takeout or delivery, makes pizza a convenient affordable indulgence for a wide range of demographics.