Papa Johns News & Media

Pepsi launches "Chase Cars" stunt with national pizza brands

September 13, 2024

Pizza and Pepsi are a classic combination, but the beverage giant is taking things a step further with a new campaign that ensures every delivery arrives with…

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Papa Johns makes personnel changes; hires chief digital, technology officer

September 9, 2024

Papa John's International has appointed Kevin Vasconi as chief digital and technology officer, according to a press release.

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Papa Johns extends partnership with PepsiCo

September 4, 2024

Papa John's International Inc. has selected PepsiCo has its exclusive beverage supplier for restaurants in North America as part of a 10-year contract renewal…

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Papa Johns teams with Loadmill to enhance customer experience through AI-powered testing

August 22, 2024

Papa Johns has partnered with Loadmill, a provider of AI-powered software testing solutions. This collaboration aims to significantly improve Papa Johns…

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Papa Johns franchisee joins Lunchbox as adviser

August 19, 2024

Papa Johns franchisee Nadeem Bajwa, who began his career 30 years ago as a delivery driver and now owns over 200 locations, is joining Lunchbox as an adviser.

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Papa Johns taps former Wendy's head as president, CEO

August 1, 2024

Papa John's International Inc. has named Todd Penegor as president and CEO. Penegor, most recently president and CEO of The Wendy's Company, has more than 2…

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Papa Johns' Dough & Degrees program offers employees free schooling

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Papa Johns offers its employees free education through its Dough & Degrees program. Employees can earn an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree for free.

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Papa Johns answers fan calls, bringing back Beloved Cheesy Burger Pizza

June 12, 2024

Papa Johns is reintroducing its Cheesy Burger Pizza this summer, responding to strong customer demand for the return of the popular menu item, according to a…

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Papa Johns promotes Kurt Milburn to chief supply chain officer

May 8, 2024

Papa John's International Inc. has promoted Kurt Milburn to chief supply chain officer. Milburn succeeds Shane Hutchins, who will retire after 26 years with…

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Papa Johns inks deal with Bajco Group to open 50 restaurants

April 10, 2024

Papa Johns struck a deal with franchisee Nadeem Bajwa and his company, The Bajco Group, to open 50 restaurants by 2028. The expansion targets Bajwa's existing…

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Papa Johns releases menu trio with cupping pepperoni

March 28, 2024

Papa Johns has introduced a Crispy Cuppy 'Roni menu with three menu items featuring cupping pepperoni, according to a press release.

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Ravi Thanawala named interim Papa Johns CEO

March 21, 2024

Rob Lynch, president and CEO of Papa Johns, will step down to take the lead position at Shake Shack. The brand's board of directors has appointed current Chief…

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Papa Johns COO, international to depart in March

January 29, 2024

Papa John's International Inc. has announced that Amanda Clark, COO for international, will leave the company on March 1 to take a position as CEO at another…

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Papa Johns' latest snack is bite-sized

January 24, 2024

Papa Johns has released its Cheesy Calzone Papa Bites, which come in a variety of flavors, according to the brand's website.

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Papa Johns to release Cheesy Calzone Epic Stuffed Crust pizza

December 19, 2023

Papa Johns' latest stuffed crust creation is the Cheesy Calzone Epic Stuffed Crust pizza, a calzone-inspired stuffed crust, according to a press release.

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Papa Johns closes Cardiff stores in UK

December 18, 2023

Papa Johns has closed all four of its stores in Cardiff in the U.K., according to a WalesOnline report.

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Embracing AI without killing the restaurant budget

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Leaders from Five Guys, BurgerFi, Papa Johns and Primanti Bros. shared how their brands are embracing AI without breaking the bank in a Fast Casual Executive…

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Papa Johns, Donna Kelce team up for bundle offering

November 16, 2023

Donna Kelce, mother to NFL football players, has created a Papa Johns bundle deal that celebrates both her sons — Travis Kelce with the Kansas City Chiefs and…

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Papa Johns senior VP of development talks growth, sales increases

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Papa Johns new store openings have been the best the brand has experienced in the past five years. Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to the company's new SVP of…

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Papa Johns brings back Shaq-a-Roni for good cause

October 24, 2023

Papa Johns has announced the limited-time return of the Shaq-a-Roni pizza in the U.S. in partnership with former basketball superstar and entrepreneur…

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