
Top 20 Fast-Food Franchise Opportunities in 2024
The top 20 fast-food franchise opportunities in 2024 are listed, including investment ranges and key information to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions.
Papa Johns is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 696 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Papa John's CEO Todd Penegor and former CFO Ravi Thanawala are named in a securities class action lawsuit alleging the company misled investors about its strategic transformation progress [[2026-10-29 Papa John’s CEO, former CFO named in securities class action (ad4e68)]]. * Papa Johns is offering a limited-time Jack-o'-Lantern Pizza for Halloween, available from October 19 to November 1, 2026, at participating restaurants in Canada [[2026-10-19 Papa Johns Summons a Halloween Favourite The Jack-o’-Lantern Pizza Returns (aa2b68)]]. * The QSR pizza category has gained share from the at-home pizza market, with QSR pizza now accounting for 45% of total pizza spending, a 3.1% increase compared to 2019 [[2026-10-22 QSR pizza is stealing share from the freezer aisle (7cac02)]]. * Papa Johns is promoting its The Works pizza, a Handcrafted Specialty Pizza loaded with seven premium toppings, available for a limited time starting at $10.99 for a medium and $13.99 for a large [[2026-09-23 Papa Johns The Works Pizza Seven Premium Toppings in One Perfect Bite (a16818)]]. * Papa Johns has partnered with Walmart to offer delivery of its pizzas, sides, and desserts using Walmart Express Delivery [[2026-09-11 Papa Johns to offer delivery from Walmart (d4855d)]]. * Papa Johns is investing in new technology to improve operations and sales, including a rebuilt digital platform and a new point-of-sale system from PAR Technology [[2026-09-15 How technology is powering Papa Johns’ turnaround (8b6c8a)]]. * Papa Johns has refranchised 28 corporate-owned restaurants in the Orlando market to longtime franchisee Wade Oney, bringing his total portfolio to 120 units [[2026-09-01 Papa Johns Refranchises 28 Restaurants in Orlando Area (6a262f)]]. * Domino's has a quiet strength in having few closures, with only 95 locations closed over the past nine years, and its new unit openings are actual expansion rather than replacements [[2026-09-15 One quiet Domino's strength few closures (61455b)]] Filed under Restaurants / Pizza.
Also known as Papa John's International, Papa John's USA, Papa Johns USA, Inc.

The top 20 fast-food franchise opportunities in 2024 are listed, including investment ranges and key information to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions.

The cheapest food franchises to open are listed, including Chick-fil-A, Chester’s Chicken, and other brands with investment ranges under $1 million.

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Peyton Manning's ownership of 31 Papa Johns locations in the Denver area from 2012 to 2018 is detailed, highlighting his exit from the business.

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Jan. 29, 2024 - Papa John's International, Inc. today announced Amanda Clark, Chief Operating Officer for International, will depart Papa Johns on March 1, 2024 to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer at another company in the franchise industry.

Pet Wants franchise attracts restaurant veterans with $42 billion market

CHOP5, a fast-casual salad concept, is expanding through franchising with plans to open at least five new locations in the next year.

Peyton Manning sold his 31 Papa John's franchise units in 2018, just days before the pizza franchise announced it was no longer the official pizza brand of the NFL.

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Papa Johns offers a limited-time deal in Canada, featuring a medium one-topping pizza for $6 with the purchase of a large Specialty Pizza.

As 2023 comes to a close, Pet Wants, the leader in fresh, nutrient-rich pet food delivery, celebrates a year of extraordinary growth and expansion.

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Dec. 18, 2023 - Papa Johns is announcing today its all-new Cheesy Calzone Epic Stuffed Crust pizza.
Papa Johns launches its 12 Days of Deals, offering exclusive savings and surprises to its loyalty members, including a 'Buy One, Get One Free' offer on the Chicken Philly sandwich.

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