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Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom marks 50 years with Cinco Cero Tour, new menu items

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April 21, 2026

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Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the launch of the Cinco Cero Tour, a limited-time promotion featuring new menu items and community initiatives through May 31, according to a press release.

The anniversary tour includes the debut of the Stacked & Smashed Burger, which features twin smashed burgers topped with two layers of crispy onions, American and mozzarella cheeses on a toasted brioche bun. The beverage menu has also been expanded with a rotating selection of local brews and two specialty cocktails: The 1976 and the Strawberry Luxe Margarita.

On May 5, the restaurant will randomly select 50 rewards members to receive $50 toward a meal. All rewards members will also receive a surprise birthday offer, ranging from complimentary appetizers to discounts. Additionally, guests who make 14 qualifying purchases during the tour will receive an exclusive anniversary T-shirt.

As part of the celebration, the brand is launching its "Pizza for the People" initiative. The program will give away 50 pizzas to local heroes in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, National Nurses Week and International Firefighters' Day.

"For 50 years, Old Chicago has been a place where people come together over pizza and a great beer," Jeremy Underhill, senior director of operations, said in the press release. "Cinco Cero is a celebration of that legacy — giving guests new reasons to come back, whether they're trying the Stacked & Smashed burger or returning for the signature items they've come to know and love. It's about continuing to evolve that experience while staying true to the traditions that have made Old Chicago a staple for generations."

Founded in 1976, the chain was inspired by Chicago's pizza culture and sports energy. The Cinco Cero Tour is available at all locations nationwide.