
IFA’s Annual Leadership Summit Features Discussions with 200-Plus Congresspeople
The International Franchise Association's Annual Leadership Summit featured discussions with over 200 Congresspeople and industry professionals.
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 International Franchise Association's Annual Leadership Summit featured discussions with over 200 Congresspeople and industry professionals.
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Papa Johns and The Papa John's Foundation for Building Community announce a goal to donate 10 million meals to those in need over the next five years.
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Aug. 29, 2022 - Papa Johns wants to be the one-stop shop for your sport entertaining needs this season with its new Football Pizza.
Papa Johns introduces Papa Bowls, a crustless menu option, for $12.99.
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Zaxby’s announces executive appointments, hiring Mike Mettler as chief development officer and elevating Mike Nettles to the position long-term.

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Papa John’s International has announced executive appointments and retirements, with Amanda Clark promoted to Chief International and Development Officer and Liz Williams named Chief International Operations Officer.
Papa John's appoints Joe Sieve as Chief Restaurant Officer, overseeing restaurant operations and operations excellence.

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Papa Johns has launched a new menu item, the Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust Pizza, and a new promotion for pepperoni lovers.

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Papa John’s International refranchises 90 restaurants in Texas to Sun Holdings, a leading multi-brand franchisee operator, in a strategic deal building on their historic development agreement.
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