New temporary price is $5.55. The chain does claim it will have 33% more pepperoni than before at the new price.The revamped version of the Hot-N-Ready is a permanent menu change and the price could cost more in some cities after the nationwide promotional price ends after a “limited time.”
Here, the franchisees haven't been able to hold the 2001 $5 price, they had to step up to $5.99 (still a very low priced option).