--- title: "Papa Johns and PopUp Bagels Deliver the Ultimate Flavor Crossover With Two New Schmears Inspired by Iconic Papa Johns Flavors" url: https://burnaze.com/article/a47a5fc9-f035-4332-b677-c1bad754f4e1 source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260824_papa_johns_and_popup_bagels_deliver_the_ultimate_flavor_crossover_with_two_.html category: "Pizza" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Pizza" published: 2026-08-24T12:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-10-31T14:57:41.850Z image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555396273-367ea4eb4db5?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop --- # Papa Johns and PopUp Bagels Deliver the Ultimate Flavor Crossover With Two New Schmears Inspired by Iconic Papa Johns Flavors **TL;DR:** Papa Johns and PopUp Bagels are collaborating on two new schmears inspired by Papa Johns' iconic flavors, available for a limited time. The collaboration includes a Pepperoncini Schmear and a Special Garlic Sauce Butter, available on August 27 and September 3, respectively. *originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-08-24. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260824_papa_johns_and_popup_bagels_deliver_the_ultimate_flavor_crossover_with_two_.html).* ## Story ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- This summer, Papa Johns and Not Famous but Known® PopUp Bagels are uniting two brands with devoted followings and a shared commitment to craftsmanship for a special three-week, two-part schmear release nobody saw coming, but everyone will want to try. Beginning August 27 with an initial drop, followed by a second release on September 3, PopUp Bagels is turning Papa Johns most iconic flavor signatures, the famous pepperoncini and legendary Special Garlic Sauce, into limited-time schmears crafted for ripping, dipping, and repeating. Whether you're the person who saves the pepperoncini for the perfect last bite or treats garlic sauce like liquid gold, this collaboration was made for you. "Few menu items inspire the kind of loyalty and love that our Special Garlic Sauce and signature pepperoncini do," said Shivram Vaideeswaran, Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing at Papa Johns. "For years, fans have debated the best way to eat their pepperoncini, stocked up on extra garlic sauce and turned both into cultural calling cards for our brand. PopUp Bagels shares our obsession with creating experiences people crave. It's unexpected, a little playful and honestly incredibly delicious." The collaboration takes two of Papa Johns most recognizable flavor icons and reimagines them as rich, craveable schmears designed specifically for PopUp Bagels' signature Grip, Rip and Dip® experience. - **Pepperoncini Schmear** (Available Starting Aug 27): Inspired by the pepperoncini that comes complimentary with every Papa Johns pizza, this bright, tangy cream cheese delivers a craveable mix of pickle-forward zing, subtle heat and creamy richness. It's the cult-favorite flavor fans know and love, now spreadable. - **Special Garlic Sauce Butter** (Available Starting Sep 3): Inspired by Papa Johns legendary Special Garlic Sauce, this indulgent schmear captures the buttery, savory garlic flavor that has inspired countless extra sauce requests and dipping rituals. Rich, velvety and unapologetically garlicky, it's everything fans love about the original reimagined for a warm, fresh-from-the-oven bagel. "The best collaborations start with flavors people already know and love, then give them a reason to experience them differently," said Adam Goldberg, Founder of PopUp Bagels. "Papa Johns pepperoncini and Signature Garlic Sauce are instantly recognizable and bringing them into the PopUp Bagels world as schmears was exactly the kind of unexpected combination we love creating. It's where craftsmanship meets delicious chaos, taking familiar flavors, putting a fresh spin on them, and creating something that's equal parts thoughtfully crafted and irresistibly unexpected." To celebrate the collaboration, PopUp Bagels will be “popping up” at a Papa Johns in Atlanta for one day only on September 3, bringing the partnership to life with complimentary PopUp Bagels and the limited-edition schmears. Fans can also get a first taste of exclusive Papa Johns and PopUp Bagels menu items created just for the occasion, with additional surprises in store throughout the day. First come, first served, while supplies last. Local Papa Rewards members will be notified through their Papa Johns app about the participating location and drop details. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - QSR (sector) - limited time offer (topic) - Papa Johns (company) - Atlanta (location) - brand partnership (topic) - PopUp Bagels (company) - Shivram Vaideeswaran (person) - Adam Goldberg (person) - menu collaboration (topic) --- Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260824_papa_johns_and_popup_bagels_deliver_the_ultimate_flavor_crossover_with_two_.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a47a5fc9-f035-4332-b677-c1bad754f4e1).