Papa Johns News & Media

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, Connect Media

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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Five Guys, BurgerFI, Papa Johns execs weighing in: 'Embracing AI without Killing Your Budget'

September 21, 2023

Restaurants of all sizes are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to cut labor costs, reduce errors, improve customer satisfaction and enhance the…

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Papa Johns promotes 2 executives

September 14, 2023

Papa John's International has promoted Amanda Clark from chief international and development officer to chief operating officer, international, focusing on the…

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Papa Johns releases Garlic Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza in Canada

August 25, 2023

Papa Johns has released its Garlic Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza across its Canadian locations, according to a press release.

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Fast casual execs talk deploying AI when budgets are tight

August 23, 2023

Cutting costs, reducing errors, improving customer satisfaction and enhancing the customer experience are just a few benefits of incorporating artificial…

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Papa Johns appoints Patrick Coelho to newly created SVP of development role

July 31, 2023

Papa Johns has named Patrick Coelho to the newly created role of SVP of development, where he will oversee North American restaurant real estate development…

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Papa Johns introduces Garlic Epic Stuffed Crust pizza

July 24, 2023

Papa Johns has combined two fan favorites, stuffed crust and the brand's signature Special Garlic Sauce, to create its latest menu item — Garlic Epic Stuffed…

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Papa Johns franchise group eyeing Iraq

July 11, 2023

A Papa Johns franchisee is looking to take the brand to Iraq in 2024, according to an Iraqi News report.

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Papa Johns taps Ravi Thanawala as CFO

June 26, 2023

Papa Johns has appointed Ravi Thanawala to CFO effective July 24, 2023. Thanawala spent seven years at Nike where he most recently served as CFO of Nike North…

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Can a restaurant have 'too much tech?'

June 19, 2023

Restaurants of all sizes have spent the past few years investing in a variety of technologies to help them understand the health of their brands, gain…

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Papa John's International acquires 91 UK stores

June 5, 2023

Papa John's International Inc. has acquired restaurants previously operated by the M25 division of Drake Food Service International in the United Kingdom.

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Papa Johns franchisee becomes mogul in his own franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Nadeem Bajwa began his Papa Johns career as a delivery driver. Today, he owns 192 franchises and has his sights set on 500.

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Papa Johns enjoys global sales bump in Q1

May 5, 2023

While international comparable sales dipped 6% compared to a year ago and North America comparable sales landed flat, Papa Johns recorded another quarter of…

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Papa Johns names Mark Shambura as CMO

May 3, 2023

Papa Johns has appointed Mark Shambura to chief marketing officer. Shambura will oversee brand and advertising; media and field activation; menu strategy and…

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Papa Johns franchisee to open 650 restaurants in India

April 7, 2023

Papa John's International Inc. has announced a partnership with PJP Investments Group to open 650 restaurants in India by 2033, with the first scheduled to…

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Executive perspectives: restaurant experts offer advice for operators

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bryce Fluellen shows how Everytable's unique franchising model tackles food insecurity, builds communities and fuels growth/profits; Blaine Hurst of Blaine…

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Papa Johns leverages pricing analytics platform to remain competitive

March 24, 2023

Papa John's International has expanded its partnership with QL2 LLC, developers of the pricing gap analytics platform OptiPrice. With OptiPrice, the pizza…

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EEOC sues Papa Johns for discrimination against blind applicant

March 17, 2023

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Papa Johns for not allowing a blind job applicant to keep his service dog in the restaurant with him…

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