Domino's Pizza made history by becoming a key player in a recent episode of "The Apprentice," but Papa John's efforts to "trump" its rival won't soon be forgotten. Impressive as those PR feats were …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's domestic systemwide comparable-store sales rose 6.5 percent (composed of a 7.4 percent increase at company-owned units and a 6.2 percent increase at franchise …

Domino's Pizza scored a major PR coup when it landed the chance to participate in the hit TV show, "The Apprentice." The reality show centers on competitions between teams vying to impress real …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's announced its second new specialty pizza offer of 2005, the Spicy Meatball pizza. According to a news release, the pie combines Italian-seasoned meatballs, onions …

The pizza industry advertising is slathered with slogans, some memorable, and some not. But studies show that even the best slogans don't always equate to high sales, and that those companies that …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bill Van Epps, chief operating officer for Papa John's, has received an extension on his employment agreement through Aug. 31, 2007. According to a regulatory filing, Epps …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International released its 2004 annual report on March 10. Following are some highlights: * Total sales were $1.82 billion ($1.7 billion of which came from its U.S …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International announced it finished 2004 in positive territory, but company officials see plenty of room to grow top-line sales and unit counts for 2005. For the …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's announced the rollout of a new Sicilian Meats specialty pizza. According to a news release, the pie is topped with four meats: Italian salami, pepperoni, sliced …

Associated Press: Hoping to generate sales in the breakfast daypart, Papa John's is conducting a single-unit test of 6-inch pizza omelettes and pizza pastries in Louisville, Ky., where it's based …

Nigel Travis knows the challenge of succeeding John Schnatter as the CEO of Papa John's is a tall one. But he believes his experience with Blockbuster and Burger King will provide him a fresh …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In Papa John's parlance, Nigel Travis's new deal is "The Works." According to a regulatory filing, when Travis officially becomes chief executive officer and president at the …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International, Inc. announced in a news release that domestic system-wide comparable sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 23 increased 2 (composed of a 2.5 percent …

The Orlando Sentinel: After a delivery driver from a Papa John's franchise in Leesburg, Fla., was slain on the job three years ago, his widow sued his employer for sending him into a dangerous …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International, Inc. has hired Nigel Travis as its new president and chief executive officer. The appointment allows founder John Schnatter to hand over CEO duties …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International, Inc. announced the hiring of three new officers it expects will invigorate its growth plans. According to a news release, Grant Miller is now the …

Big chain advertising will dominate the airwaves on Super Bowl Sunday, but targeted, affordable marketing efforts can and do work for smaller operations.

The Courier-Journal: Better ingredients, better pizza. In better days that was all Papa John's International needed to say to become the nation's No. 3 pizza maker. The results spoke for themselves …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Papa John's International, Inc. announced that domestic systemwide comparable sales for the five weeks ended Dec. 26, 2004 increased 2.3 percent (composed of a 0.9 percent …

Senior Editor Steve Coomes takes a look at who won and who lost in the pizza business in 2004. He also analyzes his predictions made at the end of last year, and takes a shot at prophesying what will …