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Papa John's franchisee celebrates employees with day at zoo

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August 24, 2021

Papa John's San Antonio, comprised by 21 San Antonio stores as part of Pizza Venture of San Antonio, LLC, honored its employees' contributions by creating its inaugural "Pizza Venture Employee Appreciation Day."

For the event, held August 10, participating stores closed their doors early giving crew members the evening to enjoy at day at the San Antonio Zoo with their families.

More than half of employees and their families enjoyed free food and drinks, face painting and unique zoo experiences including animal ambassador team visits, Lory Landing Open, unlimited carousel rides and giraffe and hippo feedings, according to a press release.

"We value our people, and given the year that we have all experienced, this is our way of showing our appreciation to our employees and how they are considered part of our Papa John's family," Clark Mandigo III, president and COO of Pizza Venture of San Antonio, LLC, said in the release. "We just wanted to give our employees the opportunity to enjoy time with their families at one of San Antonio's beloved park destinations, as a way of saying, we appreciate you.

"We're a family, and we are thrilled to be in the position to show our gratitude to our employees, one of a company's greatest assets, and to expanding our workforce."

Locally owned and operated, the franchise employs 500 people in 21 stores.