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title: "Papa Johns Brings its Garlic Sauce to Grocery Shelves"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/48f9068c-39ae-4777-8e94-827315b03bb4
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/papa-johns-brings-its-garlic-sauce-to-grocery-shelves/
author: "Ben Coley"
category: "Grocery"
industry: "Retail"
segment: "Grocery"
published: 2026-05-13T14:14:35.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T13:17:03.093Z
image: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/papajohnsgarlicsauce.jpg
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# Papa Johns Brings its Garlic Sauce to Grocery Shelves

**TL;DR:** Papa Johns is expanding its retail footprint by bringing its signature garlic dipping sauce to grocery store shelves nationwide. The company's Garlic Flavored Sauce will be available in select US grocery and retail stores, including Walmart and Kroger, starting this summer.

*By Ben Coley, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-05-13. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/papa-johns-brings-its-garlic-sauce-to-grocery-shelves/).*

## Story

For the first time, Papa Johns is bringing the flavors of its iconic Special Garlic Dipping Sauce to grocery stores nationwide with the debut of Papa Johns Garlic Flavored Sauce.

Beloved, endlessly talked about, and the must‑have part of every Papa Johns order, Papa Johns’ Special Garlic Dipping Sauce has achieved cult‑favorite status among fans who have spent years asking for a way to enjoy that unmistakable garlicky, buttery flavor beyond the pizza box. Now, Papa Johns is finally answering the call with a bottled sauce designed to capture the crave‑worthy flavor that has fueled Papa Johns fandom for decades.

“Our Special Garlic Dipping Sauce is one of the most iconic flavors in our brand, and our fans have a deep connection to it,” said Mark Gabrovic, Vice President of Culinary for Papa Johns. “Our goal was to take that bold, buttery garlic flavor fans love and reimagine it for life beyond pizza night. Inspired by the flavors of our Special Garlic Dipping Sauce, this new Garlic Flavored Sauce delivers a rich, crave worthy garlic experience that’s best served warm and is ready to dip, drizzle, or cook with at home.”

The bottled Garlic Flavored Sauce will begin hitting select U.S. grocery and retail stores nationwide this summer, including Walmart, Kroger, Albertson’s, Safeway, and H-E-B. Availability may vary by retailer.

To help fans get started, Papa Johns is rolling out new recipes showcasing creative ways to use the Garlic Flavored Sauce, from elevated snack hacks to easy weeknight meals. More information, including recipes and product details are available at papajohns.com/garlicsauce.

## Entities

- Retail (sector)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- Ben Coley (person)
- Papa Johns (company)
- Walmart (company)
- menu items (topic)
- product launch (topic)
- retail expansion (topic)
- Kroger (company)
- Albertsons (company)
- H-E-B (company)
- Safeway (company)

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Originally reported by Ben Coley, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/papa-johns-brings-its-garlic-sauce-to-grocery-shelves/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/48f9068c-39ae-4777-8e94-827315b03bb4).