Franchise Brands Cut Ties with Russia, Join Ukraine Relief Efforts
Franchise brands cut ties with Russia and join Ukraine relief efforts, taking a stand against the ongoing conflict.
· Franchising.com· March 15, 2022
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Papa Johns — page 16
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
Papa Johns ends all support for Russia-based franchisees
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· Global Franchise· March 10, 2022
Papa John’s International Suspends All Corporate Operations In Russia; Brand Providing Aid To Ukrainian Refugees Through Nonprofit Partnership
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Mar. 9, 2022 - Papa John’s International, Inc.
· Franchising.com· March 9, 2022
How COVID-19 Forever Changed the Restaurant Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the restaurant industry, leading to innovations and a more consumer-focused industry.
· 1851 Franchise· March 8, 2022
New Cheddar Range With A Side Of NFTS
Papa Johns drops a collection of 19,840 NFTs, featuring in its Papa X Cheddar marketing campaign and promoting its new Cheddar range.
· Franchising.com· March 7, 2022
Day two of the IFA Annual Convention 2022
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· Global Franchise· March 1, 2022
Papa John’s Announces Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2021 Financial Results
Papa John’s achieved strong comparable sales growth and industry outperformance for a second consecutive year, driving 15% system-wide sales gains in 2021.
· Franchising.com· February 24, 2022
Penn Station East Coast Subs Announces Executive Promotions
Penn Station East Coast Subs promotes two executives to support growth in 2022.
· Franchising.com· February 14, 2022
Chicken Cottage Continues Expansion With Deal To Open 50 Restaurants Across East Africa
Chicken Cottage signs a franchising partnership agreement with Express Kitchen Ltd to open 50 restaurants across East Africa, introducing halal grilled and fried chicken.
· Franchising.com· February 9, 2022
Papa Johns Survey Uncovers Football Fans’ Pizza-Eating Styles Ahead Of #1 Pizza-Eating Day: NY Style Rises To The Top
Papa Johns surveyed over 4,000 American football fans to see how they enjoy their pizza, with NY Style rising to the top as the preferred pizza style.
· Franchising.com· February 2, 2022
Papa Johns® Earns Top Score In Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index
Papa John’s earns a top score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, highlighting its commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and winning culture.
· Franchising.com· January 27, 2022
Papa Johns appoints new chief marketing and digital officer
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· Global Franchise· January 11, 2022
Papa John's signs deal to bring over 1,000 stores to China
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· Global Franchise· January 10, 2022
Papa Johns Announces Historic Development Deal With FountainVest Partners To Open Over 1,350 New Stores In China
Papa John’s International, Inc. announced a partnership with FountainVest Partners to open over 1,350 new stores in China by 2040.
· Franchising.com· January 7, 2022
International brands are flocking to Israel – will yours be next?
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· Global Franchise· December 25, 2021
To Fold Or Not To Fold: Papa Johns Debuts NY Style Pizza
Papa Johns debuts NY Style pizza with a limited-time offer, featuring eight oversized, foldable slices with fresh, never frozen dough.
· Franchising.com· December 20, 2021
3rd Annual Franchise Marketing Report, Part 7: Loyalty Programs
The 2021 Annual Franchise Marketing Report highlighted the importance of loyalty programs for franchise marketers.
· Franchising.com· December 14, 2021
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· 1851 Franchise· December 1, 2021
Papa John’s International, Inc. Expands Into Kenya And Uganda
Papa John's International, Inc. expands into Sub-Saharan Africa with 60 restaurants in Kenya and Uganda, partnering with Kitchen Express LTD.
· Franchising.com· November 24, 2021
Papa Johns set to open 60 units in Kenya and Uganda
Papa Johns to open 60 units in Kenya and Uganda
· Global Franchise· November 23, 2021
Shipley Do-Nuts sells out Dallas-Fort Worth market
Shipley Do-Nuts sells out Dallas-Fort Worth market with 25 units
· Global Franchise· November 22, 2021
Shipley Do-Nuts New Multi-Unit Deals
Shipley Do-Nuts signs new franchise agreement with HPL Capital LLC, opening 25 new locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
· Franchising.com· November 18, 2021
Papa Johns reimagines brand experience for customers
Papa Johns reimagines brand experience with new design and logo
· Global Franchise· November 18, 2021
Papa Johns Drops the Apostrophe From Its Logo With Plans for Total Brand Refresh
Papa Johns plans to overhaul its visual identity, logo, and in-store design as part of a wide-ranging brand refresh, aiming to adapt to pandemic-fueled changes in the restaurant category.
· 1851 Franchise· November 16, 2021