International Franchising News from Global Trade Expert Bill Edwards - April 2023
Bill Edwards shares global trade news in his April 2023 newsletter.
· Franchising.com· April 24, 2023
Company
Papa Johns — page 14
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.
- Todd Penegor
- Rob Lynch
- Ravi Thanawala
- Amanda Clark
- Jenna Bromberg
- Shivram Vaideeswaran
- Mark Gabrovic
- Chris Lyn-Sue
Bold Women in the C-Suite: Ammy Harrison
Ammy Harrison, a leader at Penn Station, shares insights on her approach to navigating challenges and driving growth in the franchise industry.
· Franchising.com· April 16, 2023
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone Add Two New C-Level Executives to Leadership Team
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone add two new C-level executives to their leadership team, bringing 50 years of combined industry experience.
· Franchising.com· April 11, 2023
Top 5 Times Franchise Brands Have Popped Off on Twitter
Franchise brands have used Twitter to engage with consumers, with notable interactions between brands like IHOP and Denny's.
· 1851 Franchise· March 31, 2023
Should Franchise Brands Get Political?
The topic of whether franchise brands should get involved in politics is a complex and controversial issue.
· 1851 Franchise· March 8, 2023
Killer Burger Signs First Multi-Unit Development Agreements
Killer Burger signed two multi-unit development agreements to bring new locations to Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
· Franchising.com· February 24, 2023
Papa Johns And Shaquille O'neal Raise $63 Thousand For Canadian Nonprofit
Papa Johns and Shaquille O'Neal raise over $63,000 for Canadian nonprofit Second Harvest through Shaq-a-Roni pizza sales.
· Franchising.com· February 17, 2023
Papa Johns Is Flipping Pizza Night On Its Head With New Crispy Parm Pizza
Papa Johns unveils a new pizza with parmesan cheese on the bottom, a twist on traditional pizza.
· Franchising.com· February 13, 2023
Papa Johns Is Flipping Pizza Night On Its Head With New Crispy Parm Pizza
Papa Johns is introducing a new pizza, the Crispy Parm Pizza, featuring cheese on the bottom of the crust, available exclusively for loyalty members before its wider release.
· Franchising.com· January 30, 2023
Papa Johns Unveils New Design For International Restaurants
Papa Johns unveiled a new design for its international restaurants to create a warm setting for customers.
· Franchising.com· January 27, 2023
A Deep Dive Into the Food Franchises Shaq Owns
Shaquille O'Neal has invested in several franchises, earning him more annually from business investments than his $30 million-a-year basketball paycheck.
· 1851 Franchise· January 27, 2023
What Franchises Does Peyton Manning Own?
Peyton Manning previously owned 31 Denver-area Papa Johns locations from 2012 until 2018.
· 1851 Franchise· January 19, 2023
Shaquille O'Neal: The Renaissance Man of Franchising
Shaquille O'Neal has revealed his interest in franchising, citing Magic Johnson as a mentor and inspiration.
· 1851 Franchise· January 15, 2023
Pollo Campero Wraps Up 2022 With 21.7% Increase in Year-Over-Year Sales as it Opened 6 New Restaurants
Pollo Campero, the world’s largest Central American chicken chain, has established itself further as a power player in the international food service industry in 2022.
· 1851 Franchise· January 6, 2023
Franchisee Adds to Portfolio with New Captain D's
Multi-brand operator Mamun Mehdi adds a new Captain D's restaurant to his portfolio in Fort Worth, Texas.
· Franchising.com· December 14, 2022
Captain D’s Opens Newest Texas Opening
Captain D’s opened its newest franchised location in Fort Worth, Texas.
· Franchising.com· December 6, 2022
What Franchises Does Shaq Own?
Shaquille O’Neal , known commonly as Shaq, is one of the biggest names in sports and is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
· 1851 Franchise· November 30, 2022
Papa Johns Appoints Elias Reyna As Chief People and Diversity Officer
Papa John’s International, Inc. has appointed Elias Reyna as the Company’s new Chief People and Diversity Officer.
· Franchising.com· November 22, 2022
Papa Johns And Shaquille O’Neal Celebrate The Return Of The Shaq-a-Roni Pizza
Papa Johns and Shaquille O’Neal partnered to bring back the Shaq-a-Roni pizza, donating $1 from every pizza sold to Second Harvest, a Canadian food rescue program.
· Franchising.com· November 14, 2022
Who Is Dominating the Franchise QSR Segment?
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) projects that the food service industry will grow 4.9% in 2022 compared to 2021, with some QSR juggernauts uniquely positioned to make it a year to remember.
· 1851 Franchise· November 8, 2022
Applebee’s® Welcomes Chef Scott Rodriguez as Chief Culinary Officer
Applebee’s has appointed Chef Scott Rodriguez as its Chief Culinary Officer, bringing deep casual dining innovation experience to the brand.
· Franchising.com· October 26, 2022
PIRTEK USA Shows Growth with New Signings
Papa Johns launches a garlic sauce talisman necklace for Halloween, inspired by its iconic Special Garlic Dipping Sauce.
· Franchising.com· October 24, 2022
Papa Johns Launches Garlic Sauce Talisman Necklace For Halloween
The Human Bean drive-thru is coming soon to Clifton, CO, offering specialty coffee and other beverages.
· Franchising.com· October 21, 2022
“Thank You, Canada!” - Papa Johns Celebrates Opening Of 200th Restaurant In Canada
Papa John’s celebrates opening of 200th restaurant in Canada with special offers and discounts for customers.
· Franchising.com· October 11, 2022