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Papa John's named Official Pizza of the New York Yankees

November 5, 2013

Papa John's International Inc. today announced it has signed a partnership deal to be the Official Pizza of the New York Yankees. As part of the deal, Papa John's will be the exclusive branded pizza sold in Yankee Stadium, have in-stadium signage, and will have the ability to use the Yankees marks in marketing and advertising.

"We are excited to be the Official Pizza of the New York Yankees," said Tim O'Hern, Papa John's senior vice president and chief development officer. "The Yankees are one of the premiere teams in baseball and we're thrilled with the opportunity to serve our better quality pizza to their loyal fans."

In addition to having a presence at Yankees' games, Papa John's will be available to fans at other stadium events beginning on Dec. 28 at the New Era Pinstripe Bowl, New York's lone college football bowl game.

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