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.
Papa John's Shaq-A-Roni pizza has raised over $3 million for the Papa John's Foundation, supporting charitable partners and communities in need.
Papa John’s has announced its third-quarter 2021 financial results, with system-wide sales growing 11.2% and adjusted EPS more than doubling, driven by innovation and franchisee growth.
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Papa John's promoted Max Wetzel to EVP, Chief Commercial Officer, adding North America restaurant operations, technology, and insights to his responsibilities.
Sun Holdings to develop 100 Papa John's locations by 2029.
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Franchising continues to grow and expand despite challenges, with companies like Wendy's and Twin Peaks expanding their presence in the market.
Papa John's brings back Shaq-a-Roni pizza, donating $1 per sale.
Romeo's Pizza is listed as one of the top 25 fastest-growing restaurant chains in America by unit count, with a 26.5% increase in system-wide sales in 2020.
Papa John's announces its second-quarter 2021 financial results, with system-wide sales up 12% and a record 123 net unit openings.
Papa John's is expanding its partnership with Drake Food Service International, with DFSI operating over 560 Papa John's restaurants in total by 2025.
Romeo's Pizza sets itself up to exceed its development growth goal of 70 open locations by the end of the year, with 28 new franchise agreements awarded in the first six months of 2021.
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