TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 19, 2015) - You don't need to wait for the carnival to enjoy delicious old-fashioned funnel cake. Pizza Pizza, Canada's leading pizza chain, has added Funnel Cake Stix to its menu, an easy-to-eat take on one of Canada's favourite treats.

The new confection consists of light and fluffy strips of funnel cake covered in sugar and cinnamon, in a box for just $5.99. The introduction of the sweet treat is part of Pizza Pizza's ongoing effort to expand its dessert offering.

"Lots of people look for a savoury treat after their pizza and we thought this was the perfect fit; fun, flavourful and easy to share with a group," said Pat Finelli, Chief Marketing Officer for Pizza Pizza. "Our Funnel Cake Stix are a new spin on a classic favourite that had our product developers feeling nostalgic. We all have fond memories of going to a carnival as a child and indulging in some funnel cake after a long day of fun."

Funnel Cake Stix are available starting today at all traditional Pizza Pizza locations in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia.

To learn more about Pizza Pizza's diverse menu offering, visit www.pizzapizza.ca.

About Pizza Pizza Limited

With more than 730 locations across Canada, Pizza Pizza Limited is Canada´s pizza pioneer and a quick-service restaurant leader. The company operates two banners, Pizza Pizza and Pizza 73, that together with its network of operators and franchise partners, deliver quality food choices, diverse menus and exciting promotions for all tastes, lifestyles and budgets. Since 1967, Pizza Pizza Limited has been guided by a vision to provide the "best food, made especially for you" with a focus on quality ingredients, customer service, continuous innovation and community involvement. Visit www.pizzapizza.ca and www.pizza73.com for more information.