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by Penny Walker
A growing number of people in Northern Ireland are opting to stay at home and phone up for a pizza.
Takeaway chain Four Star Pizza revealed that in the last few months, it has seen a surge in the number of calls from families choosing to eat in.
Jason Sheehy, chief executive of the company, said bigger pizzas in particular are among the most popular options for customers.
He commented: "It seems sensible to suggest that these are being bought by families with staying in being the new going out."
Mr Sheehy added that large pizzas are attracting the most orders because the company is currently running a promotion on these items.
Four Star Pizza, which is based in the Republic of Ireland, operates five outlets in Northern Ireland cities including Londonderry and Belfast.
The company has just announced that it is planning to open additional establishments in the province, in places including Omagh, Newry and Armagh.
Customers who order a meal from Four Star Pizza can expect to have their food delivered inside half an hour, while carry-out pieces are ready to go within ten minutes.