Franco Manca vs PizzaExpress:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, PizzaExpress had more branded searches than Franco Manca among pizza chains in the United Kingdom. PizzaExpress had about 823,000 branded searches, while Franco Manca had 60,500. PizzaExpress made up 30.1% of all pizza chain searches we track, and Franco Manca accounted for 2.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pizza chains, Franco Manca and PizzaExpress each appeared in two of the four answers. Franco Manca and PizzaExpress were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
PizzaExpress, about 14 searches for every 1 for Franco Manca
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top pizza chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Franco Manca and PizzaExpress were each mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Franco Manca and PizzaExpress were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Domino's3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- PizzaExpress2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Pizza Hut2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Papa Johns2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Franco Manca2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Pizza Pilgrims2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Rudy's Pizza Napoletana2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pizza chain has the best pizza in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pizza chains in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pizza chain in the UK is best for delivery?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pizza delivery”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pizza restaurants”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Is Franco Manca or PizzaExpress more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Franco Manca and PizzaExpress by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven pizza chains we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for PizzaExpress, Franco Manca. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Domino's | PizzaExpress | Pizza Hut | Papa Johns | Franco Manca | Pizza Pilgrims | Rudy's Pizza Napoletana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.2% | 17.8% | 32.2% | 9.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.2% | 22.1% | 22.1% | 8.1% | 3% | 3% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.2% | 22.6% | 18.5% | 10.1% | 3% | 3% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.3% | 24.5% | 20% | 9% | 6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.7% | 26.1% | 17.4% | 9.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.9% | 26.2% | 17.5% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.9% | 26.2% | 17.5% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 38.8% | 26.2% | 17.5% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.3% | 29.8% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.4% | 30% | 16.4% | 11% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.1% | 33.1% | 18.2% | 10% | 2% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.6% | 30.1% | 16.5% | 11% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
How has the Franco Manca and PizzaExpress comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PizzaExpress was ahead of Franco Manca in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Franco Manca’s share of searches among pizza chains in the United Kingdom moved from 3.6% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PizzaExpress’ share of searches among pizza chains in the United Kingdom moved from 17.8% to 30.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 673K to 823K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom pizza chains in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, PizzaExpress lost share of searches among pizza chains in the United Kingdom, from 33.1% to 30.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Franco Manca in the United Kingdom fell 55.2% over 12 measured months, from 135K to 60.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Franco Manca’s and PizzaExpress’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Franco Manca
1 branded search term
- franco manca
PizzaExpress
1 branded search term
- pizza express
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