Papa Johns News & Media

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, Networld Media Group

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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Papa Johns appoints Madeline Chadwick as chief corporate affairs officer

February 21, 2023

Papa John's International has named Madeline Chadwick as the brand's chief corporate affairs officer, according to a press release.

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Papa Johns Canada raises more than $63K from sale of Shaq-a-Roni pizzas

February 20, 2023

Papa Johns Canada raised more than $63,000 through the sales of the brand's Shaq-a-Roni pizza for Canadian food rescue program, according to a press release.

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Papa John's releases vegan pizzas in South Korea

February 6, 2023

Papa John's has introduced vegan pizza offerings in South Korea for the first time in more than 220 stores, according to a Aju Business Daily report.

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Papa Johns introduces Crispy Parm Pizza

January 30, 2023

Papa Johns has introduced the Crispy Parm Pizza to the market, with cheese beneath the crust, according to a press release.

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Papa Johns releases sweet dessert with Oreo

December 19, 2022

Papa Johns and Oreo have released Oreo Cookie Papa Bites, a sharable side that pairs with pizza, according to company news.

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DoorDash top focus when it comes to food delivery coupons

December 14, 2022

Consumers seeking food takeout coupons hit DoorDash the most and Papa John's is the single most searched for restaurant when it comes to discounts.

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Papa Johns taps Elias Reyna as chief people, diversity officer

November 22, 2022

Papa John's International has hired Elias Reyna as the company's new chief people and diversity officer, according to a press release.

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Papa John’s expects solid start for Q4

November 3, 2022

Papa John's International Inc. saw total revenues of $511 million in Q3, a dip of $2 million, or less than 1%, compared to a year ago with North American…

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Papa Johns releases first-ever jewelry piece for Halloween

October 18, 2022

Papa Johns has launched its first-ever piece of jewelry, the Stranger Bling necklace, which pays homage to its 1980s horror film parody series, "Jack!"…

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Papa Johns brings back Shaq-a-Roni pizza

October 17, 2022

The Shaq-a-Roni pizza is back at Papa Johns beginning Oct. 24. Developed in partnership with Papa Johns board member and franchisee Shaquille O'Neal, this…

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Papa Johns unveils space-themed pizza range

September 15, 2022

Papa Johns has unveiled the world's first space-inspired pizza in England. The pizza features chorizo, the world's furthest traveled sausage — having gone into…

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Papa Johns broadens efforts to fight food insecurity

August 31, 2022

Papa Johns and The Papa John's Foundation for Building Community has announced a goal to donate 10 million meals to those fighting food insecurity over the…

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