MOD Pizza has rolled out a limited-time pie built around the Philly cheesesteak, timed to the season premiere of “Abbott Elementary” on ABC. The Seattle-based chain calls it The Honor Roll, a nod to the sitcom's Philadelphia setting, and it's available at MOD locations nationwide through Nov. 29.
The pizza starts with an olive oil and minced garlic base, according to NRN, which reports the chain is offering a pizza inspired directly by Philadelphia. The toppings lean hard into cheesesteak territory, too.
What's Actually On The Honor Roll
The pie is topped with mozzarella, shaved beef, onions and green peppers, along with roasted red bell peppers and a finishing layer of cheddar cheese, per QSR Magazine. The outlet describes the creation as inspired by the classic Philly cheesesteak and the Philadelphia setting that serves as the heart of “Abbott Elementary.” It's the kind of mashup that turns a sandwich staple into a full pizza, griddled onions and peppers included.
The timing isn't accidental. QSR Magazine's report notes the season premiere of “Abbott Elementary” was set for Wednesday at 8:30/7:30c on ABC, with the episode landing on Hulu the next day. KOMO reports the premiere airs locally on KOMO-TV/ABC at 8:30 p.m., giving Seattle viewers a hometown tie to a pizza built around a show set 3,000 miles away.
MOD's First Abbott Elementary Collaboration
MOD Pizza describes The Honor Roll as its first collaboration with “Abbott Elementary,” according to the same report from Pizza Marketplace. The chain, founded in Seattle in 2008 by Scott and Ally Svenson, now operates more than 440 units across 28 states in the U.S. and Canada, per the NRN report cited earlier. MOD bills itself as the pioneer of the fast-casual, made-to-order pizza segment, a history detailed by the Seattle Center.
The tie-in arrives as the chain has been working through a rough stretch. MOD was acquired by Elite Restaurant Group in 2024 after closing 44 units, the same NRN report states. The chain ended 2025 with 449 units, a nearly 7% decline, and $516.7 million in sales, down more than 10%, according to that reporting — context that makes a splashy pop-culture promotion like The Honor Roll look like part of a broader push to generate buzz.
Where And When To Find It
Diners looking to try the cheesesteak pizza have a window that runs through Nov. 29, with the item available at MOD locations nationwide, per QSR Magazine's earlier reporting. For fans catching the new season of “Abbott Elementary” as it unfolds on ABC and Hulu, the pizza offers a way to bring a bit of Philadelphia flavor to the couch.
