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Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the Cinco Cero Tour, featuring new menu items and a beverage lineup. The tour includes a new burger, the Stacked & Smashed Burger, and a rotating selection of local brews and margaritas.
Available now through May 31, the Cinco Cero Tour invites guests to celebrate the milestone by exploring new flavors and fan favorites alike. At the center is the Stacked & Smashed Burger, a standout addition with twin smashed burgers topped with two layers of crispy onions, American & mozzarella cheeses on a toasted brioche bun. The curated beverage lineup leans into the occasion with imported favorites like Pacifico, Modelo and Corona and a rotating selection of local brews, alongside new margaritas.
The 1976: Milagro Silver, Bosscal Mezcal Joven, bright blood orange and crisp Fever Tree ginger beer — refreshing with a smooth, spicy finish.
Strawberry Luxe Margarita: A smooth blend of Patr&ón Silver, Cointreau, fresh lime, and Monin Strawberry Puree, finished with a float of Grand Marnier — citrusy and lightly spiced with a Tajín rim.
On May 5, OC Rewards members were selected to receive $50 toward a free meal. Rewards members also receive a birthday offer with various prizes.
Extending beyond the restaurant, Old Chicago is launching its “Pizza for the People” initiative, recognizing its heroes with a 50-pizza giveaway 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,” said Jeremy Underhill, Senior Director of Operations. “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.”
Guests who complete 14 qualifying purchases during the Cinco Cero Tour will score an exclusive anniversary T-shirt — a wearable badge of honor celebrating five decades of great beer, great food and even better memories with the fans who’ve made it possible.
Founded in 1976, Old Chicago was inspired by the Windy City’s iconic pizza culture, sports-driven energy and even a little-known but iconic pinball machine. Reinforcing the brand’s role as a destination for scratch-made pizza, expansive beer selection and game-day atmosphere, the Cinco Cero Tour honors that legacy while setting the tone for the brand’s next chapter.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on April 21, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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